The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has broken ground on the Interstate 69 (I-69) Ohio River Crossing (ORX) project in Evansville, US.
The I-69 ORX project is divided into three sections while INDOT is managing the construction of this $202m project, which is fully funded.
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Section three of the I-69 ORX project is currently in focus, with the construction of approach roadways and bridges designed to facilitate all-weather access to the river for the future I-69 river crossing.
These structures will initially support construction efforts and later serve as part of the new transportation route for drivers.
In July this year, Parsons was tasked with expanding its role within the I-69 ORX project.
The company is responsible for providing design oversight and construction inspection services for section three.
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By GlobalDataINDOT commissioner Mike Smith said: “We know how important this future I-69 bridge is to Evansville and the surrounding region.
“Indiana has led the way in investing in I-69. Last month, we made the vital connection between Evansville and Indianapolis a reality and crossed the I-69 Finish Line, making it even more fitting that we’re here today, taking the first steps toward completing another key connection.”
The second section of the I-69 ORX project is a collaborative effort between Indiana and Kentucky, aiming to complete the I-69 connection from US Route 60 (US 60) in Henderson to I-69 in Evansville.
This section includes a new four-lane river crossing, with construction expected to start in 2027 and conclude by 2031.
Preconstruction activities are set to begin in 2025, and both states are actively seeking ways to expedite the project timeline.
Finally, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is leading section one of the I-69 ORX development, which focuses on improvements in Henderson.
This section extends from Kentucky Route (KY) 425 to US 60 and includes over six miles of I-69 extension, new interchanges with US 41 and US 60, and a reconstructed KY 351 interchange.
Construction for section one began in mid-2022 and is projected to be completed by the end of 2025.
