JASPER, Ind – The draft Purpose and Need statement and draft preliminary alternatives for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor are now available on the project website (MidStatesCorridor.com) The materials were published for a 30-day public review and comment period and will be the subject of the upcoming public information meeting […]
Spotlight Welcome to the first newsletter for the Mid-States Corridor Tier 2 Study. This newsletter will share study updates and information, highlight engagement opportunities, and review progress on the current study area in Dubois County, known as Section 2. For the first edition, let’s start with some background. In 2023, the Tier 1 Study concluded with Federal […]
JASPER, Ind. – The public is invited to attend a public information meeting to review maps and discuss plans for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor, the area currently being studied in Dubois County. The project team will provide updates and share a timeline for the Section 2 study. The public […]
First section of work to focus on Dubois County area JASPER, Ind. (July 23, 2024) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has given the Mid-States Corridor Project Team notice to proceed with the first Tier 2 Study. Work will begin in the Dubois County area to determine the alignment and […]
Project Team Member Available by Appointment The Mid-States Corridor Project Office will end regular office hours for drop-in visits at Vincennes University Jasper. Moving forward members of the public will still be able to make appointments to meet with representatives from the Project Team. Individuals interested in scheduling an in-person or […]
Federal Register Notice of Availability Scheduled for Next Week The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) have issued a Tier 1 Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) for the Mid-States Corridor Study. The document includes changes to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) based […]
Community Feedback Leads to Changes The Mid-States Corridor Project Team has added three variations in the Loogootee area. The changeswere made in response to community feedback following the announcement of Alternative P as thepreferred alternative in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) that was released last April forthe improved highway connection. […]
The Mid-States Corridor Project Team has announced an extension of the formal comment period for the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Originally planned to run through May 31, the comment period will extend through June 14 for a total comment period of 60 days. Comments on the DEIS and […]
The Mid-States Corridor Project Team will hold public hearings this week near Crane and in Jasper to present information about the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Preferred Alternative. Each will include a public comment period: Tuesday, April 26 Thursday, April 28WestGate Academy (Crane) Jasper Arts Center13598 East WestGate Drive […]
Alternative P is Preferred Alternative for improved highway connection The Mid-States Corridor Project Team has identified Alternative P as the preferred route for the improved highway connection in southern Indiana. The Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was released today, marking a significant project milestone. Alternative P improvements extend 54 […]