Recent analysis using the Transportation Economic Development Impact System (TREDIS), a widely used tool employed by the U.S. Department of Transportation and more than 30 state departments of transportation, shows strong long-term economic benefits resulting from the Mid-States Corridor Project. Results indicate benefits are more than four times the project cost.  The findings highlight what has […]

New Tier 2 analysis shows that daily peak-time commuters would save up to 2½ hours each workweek with the Mid-States Corridor. With the remaining two alternatives refined and access options explored, the Tier 2 analysis of Section 2 in Dubois County provides a clearer picture of the time savings the new […]

Mid-States Corridor Screening of Alternatives Report now available Comment Period open through Wednesday, November 5 JASPER, Ind. – Today, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Mid-States Corridor project team announced the release of the Draft Screening of Alternatives Report. The report recommends that Alternative 2B and 3B be carried forward for […]

The Draft Screening of Alternatives Report is now available for review. The report shares the two alternatives being carried forward for study and describes how they were selected. It also outlines several areas where additional variations are being considered. The report and updated maps are available on the project website. A […]

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 […]

Draft Purpose and Need, Draft Preliminary Alternatives to be shared for Section 2. JASPER, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and the Mid-States Corridor project team will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, April 16, to share the draft purpose and need statement, as well as draft preliminary alternatives […]

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 […]