Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD)

The Mid-States Corridor Project examines an improved highway connection in southern Indiana. The Preferred Alternative identified in the FEIS extends 54 miles from I-64/US 231 to I-69 at the existing US 231 interchange.

The FEIS is a detailed document that summarizes the Mid-States Corridor project’s study process, analysis and findings. It assesses the benefits, impacts and costs of the alternatives. It includes the basis for the selection of the preferred alternative and key commitments associated with the project.

The Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)/Record of Decision (ROD) includes updates to the Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) based on agency and public input on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Responses to public and agency comments received on the Tier 1 DEIS are located in Volume IV of the FEIS/ROD.

The FEIS/ROD is available online and hard copies are available at several locations. Click here to view addresses.

  • Bedford Public Library
  • Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
  • Dubois Branch Library
  • Ferdinand Branch Library
  • Huntingburg Public Library
  • Jasper-Dubois County Public Library
  • Lincoln Heritage Public Library Dale
  • Loogootee Public Library
  • Melton Public Library
  • Mitchell Community Public Library
  • Monroe County Public Library
  • Orleans Town and Township Public Library
  • Pike County Public Library
  • Shoals Public Library
  • Spencer County Public Library
  • Washington Carnegie Public Library
  • Mid-States Corridor Project Office Jasper
  • INDOT Vincennes District Office
  • INDOT Indianapolis Central Office
  • Lochmueller Group Evansville

The FEIS/ROD was published September 7, 2023 with an anticipated Federal Register Notice of Availability of September 15, 2023.

Environmental Impact Statement

Cover Page and Table of Contents
Signature Page
EIS Summary
Record of Decision

Appendices

A – Transportation Performance Measures Analysis
B – Economic Development Performance Measures Analysis
C – Preliminary Alternatives Development
D – Screening of Alternatives Report
E – Working Alignment Typical Sections and Cost Estimating
F – Cumulative Impacts Baseline Trends
G – Cumulative Impacts Analysis Technical Report
H – Forest Impact Analysis
I – Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys
J – Floodplain Impact Analysis
K – Wetland Impact Analysis
L – Stream Impact Analysis
M – Groundwater Impact Analysis
N – Archaeology Analysis
O – Historic Properties Analysis
P – Section 106 Documentation
Q – Direct and Indirect Impacts to Farmland, Forests and Wetlands
R – Section 303(d) List – Impaired Waterbodies
S – Properties of Environmental Concern
T – Travel Forecasting Model Documentation
U – Land Use Plan Analysis
V – Local Improvements Analysis
W – Title VI/Environmental Justice Analysis
X – Geographic Information System Technical Documentation
Y – Karst Impact Analysis
Z – Agency Meetings and Correspondence
AA – Stakeholder Meetings and Correspondence
BB – Public Meetings and Correspondence
CC – Purpose and Need Appendix
DD – Social Impacts Appendix
EE – Economic Impacts Appendix
FF – Agricultural Impacts Appendix
GG – Managed Land Impacts
HH – Ecosystem Impacts Appendix
II – Media Outreach Appendix
JJ – Noise Analysis Appendix
KK – Section 4(f) Appendix
LL – Mineral Resources Appendix
MM – Wild and Scenic Rivers Appendix
NN – Post-DEIS Loogootee Outreach
OO – Amish Outreach
PP – Tier 1 Biological Assessment
QQ – Biological Opinion
RR – Greenhouse Gas Analysis
SS – Air Quality Conformity Determination
Volume III – Environmental Atlas Alternative B
Volume III – Environmental Atlas Alternative C
Volume III – Environmental Atlas Alternative M
Volume III – Environmental Atlas Alternative O
Volume III – Environmental Atlas Alternative P
Volume III – Environmental Atlas Alternative R
Volume III – Environmental Atlas RPA P
Volume IV-DEIS Comments and Responses

Maps and Information

RPA P Map – Loogootee

RPA P Map – Overview

Corridor Map

Download High Resolution Map

Mid-States Combined FEIS/ROD Published

September 7, 2023

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 on agency and public input. The FEIS/ROD was published today with an anticipated Federal Register Notice of Availability of September 15, 2023.

The Tier 1 Studyof an improved highway connection in southern Indiana is a product of the successful partnership of the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority and INDOT. The Preferred Alternative extends 54 miles from I-64/US 231 to I-69 at the existing US 231 interchange. The FEIS/ROD is available for viewing online at https://midstatescorridor.com/feis/ and at the following library locations. Location addresses are provided at the link.

Bedford Public Library1323 K St. BedfordIN 47421
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library125 S. Franklin St. BloomfieldIN 47424
Dubois Branch Library 5506 E. Main St. Dubois IN47527
Ferdinand Branch Library 112 E. 16th St. FerdinandIN 47532
Huntingburg Public Library 419 N. Jackson St. Huntingburg419 N. Jackson St. HuntingburgIN 47542
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library 100 3rd Ave. JasperIN 47546
Lincoln Heritage Public Library 105 Wallace St. DaleIN 47523
Loogootee Public Library 504 Park St. LoogooteeIN 47553
Melton Public Library 8496 W. College St. MeltonIN 47432
Mitchell Community Public Library 804 W. Main St. MitchellIN 47446
Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. BloomingtonIN 47408
Orleans Town and Township Public Library 174 N. Maple St. OrleansIN 47452
Pike County Public Library 1008 E. Maple St. PetersburgIN 45767
Shoals Public Library 404 High St. ShoalsIN 47581
Spencer County Public Library 210 Walnut St. RockportIN 47635
Washington Carnegie Public Library 300 W. Main St. WashingtonIN 47501
Mid-States Corridor Project Office 850 College Ave. JasperIN 47546
INDOT Vincennes District Office 3650 Old US Hwy 41 VincennesIN 47591
INDOT Indianapolis Central Office 100 N Senate Ave. IndianapolisIN 46204
Lochmueller Group 6200 Vogel Rd. EvansvilleIN 47715

The Mid-States Corridor Study is a tiered environmental document consistent with the guidance established by the Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and conforming to processes developed by FHWA and INDOT. Tiering separates the broader issues, such as selection of the general location and mode choice in Tier 1, from the more detailed site-specific impacts in Tier 2. With the selection of Refined Preferred Alternative P, INDOT is following department processes for proceeding with the Tier 2 studies. Procedures include reviewing section priority before determining a timeline for the next phase of study.

The FEIS/ROD includes updates to the Tier 1 DEIS. Responses to public and agency comments received on the Tier 1 DEIS are in Volume IV of the FEIS/ROD.

Under Title 23 U.S.C. Section 139, the FHWA has issued a single document that consists of a FEIS and ROD. Therefore, the 30-day wait/review period under NEPA does not apply to this action.

Media inquiries should be directed to Nicole Minton at nicole.minton@lochgroup.com