Local Projects - Headlines

Revive 65 (Mostly finished)

A project to rehabilitate and widen I-65 from the Ohio River to Sellersburg, and to improve interchanges along the way. Most of the project is done; final inspections are expected to finish in June.

• I-65 work is all but finished (05/24/2005)
• Completion of work on I-65 delayed (12/16/2004)
• Southern Indiana's I-65 project coming to end of road (09/14/2004)
• INDOT engineers: I-65 project really will be finished this year (05/12/2004)
• One ramp open, one closed on I-65 (04/10/2004)
• Southbound I-65 ramp at Lewis & Clark closed (first story) (04/05/2004)
• Final Veterans/I-65 Ramp might open in June (02/18/2004)
• Intersection to Reopen Tomorrow (11/25/2003)
• Stansifer Avenue Ramp Reopened (10/25/2003)
• Road show highlights high-tech highways (10/04/2003)
• Clarksville intersection to be closed for 4 weeks (10/02/2003)
• I-65 Traffic Detour in Sellersburg (09/25/2003)
• Rainy weather causes delays in road projects (09/03/2003)
• I-65 is not the only choke point for Revive 65 work, says town (06/24/2003)
• Clarksville Intersection to close in July (03/21/2003)
• Revive 65 Project Update: End In Sight (03/12/2003)
• IDOT Official: You'll Love Revive 65! (12/19/2002)
• IN 131 to be closed intermittently at I-65 (second story) (11/16/2002)
• Revive 65 Meeting This Monday (10/23/2002)
• Final Phase of Revive 65 is imminent (10/01/2002)
• Semi accidents on I-65 down (07/04/2002)
• Voluntary I-65 Detour Starts Monday (second brief article) (05/17/2002)
• Indiana Police Increase Patrols on I-65 (05/09/2002)
• Accident kills Indiana highway inspector (05/03/2002)
• Eastern Boulevard exit to be shifted (second brief article) (04/26/2002)
• Spaghetti Junction redesign proposals worry Butchertown residents (04/10/2002)
• Indiana installs rumble strips on I-65 (03/14/2002)
• Brief Article: Meetings to focus on I-65 project (03/09/2002)
• Mild winter helps crews on I-65 job: Southern part may end months ahead of date (02/10/2002)
• I-65 temporarily blocked today and tomorrow (second article) (02/06/2002)
• Eastern Boulevard bridge opens Monday (12/15/2001)
• Relocated Exit on I-65 (11/15/2001)
• I-65 southbound lanes to switch (11/10/2001)

Shawnee Expressway Project (Finished)

A complete rehabilitation of the section of I-264 from Dixie Highway west to I-64. This project was finished on time in August 2004.

• Shawnee Expressway is Reborn (08/12/2004)
• Ribbon-Cutting Planned for August 11 (08/04/2004)
• July 2004 Construction Update on the Shawnee Expressway Project (07/28/2004)
• Shawnee Expressway April 2004 Construction Update (05/12/2004)
• Shawnee Expressway November 2003 Update (11/24/2003)
• Slowdowns on Shawnee are due to speeding; patrols paying off (10/22/2003)
• Patrols to Increase on Shawnee (09/03/2003)
• Shawnee Project Construction Photos from July 2003 (08/07/2003)
• Shawnee Expressway Ramp Closing Through September (06/24/2003)
• Low Turnout at Meeting concerning Shawnee Project (06/04/2003)
• Lawsuit targets Shawnee road work (05/10/2003)
• Shawnee Expressway Project updates (04/29/2003)
• Work on Shawnee Expressway to start early (03/19/2003)
• Work on Shawnee Expressway to begin (03/05/2003)
• Shawnee Expressway To Be Rebuilt (08/23/2002)

Ohio River Bridges Project (Approved by FHWA)

A project to build a new bridge across the Ohio River linking I-265 in Indiana to the Gene Snyder Freeway, and a new bridge next to the JFK Bridge to increase I-65's capacity. This project also includes a rebuilding of the Spaghetti Junction south of its current location.

• Prospect Interchange Work Set (09/08/2005)
• Indiana Begins Buying Land For Bridges Project (06/12/2005)
• New plan to buy land for bridges assailed (04/08/2005)
• Land develops in bridge's path as state waits (01/23/2005)
• Designer Selected for East End Bridge (11/13/2004)
• Pennsylvania Company to Design Downtown Bridge (10/30/2004)
• Spaghetti Junction plan could limit concrete clutter at Waterfront (10/03/2004)
• Readers weigh in with bridge ideas (09/30/2004)
• Hybrid Buses and Toll Collection in our future? (09/29/2004)
• Top firms compete to design 2 new bridges (09/13/2004)
• Kernan names bridge ramp design teams (07/30/2004)
• Panelists debate benefits, costs of planned Ohio River bridges (07/23/2004)
• Bridge designs sought (07/15/2004)
• East End Bridge draws fire (06/03/2004)
• Nine Companies bid to design Clark County highways as part of Bridges Project (05/22/2004)
• Subdivision in bridge's path delayed (05/13/2004)
• Environmental groups question bridges project (04/10/2004)
• Environmental groups critical of bridges project (04/09/2004)
• Bunning talk on bridges a shocker (02/22/2004)
• Fletcher taps $118 million for bridges (02/18/2004)
• State official pledges support for bridges (02/10/2004)
• Indiana: $3.25 million to go toward bridge design work (11/21/2003)
• Companies chosen to design rebuilt Spaghetti Junction (11/21/2003)
• Bridge project design could threaten park (10/21/2003)
• College Students Tackle Bridge Challenge (10/04/2003)
• Bridges Project Confirmed (09/06/2003)
• CTS Will Oversee Bridges Project (07/25/2003)
• Companies make case to oversee bridge work (07/09/2003)
• Companies ready pitches for bridge deal (07/07/2003)
• Bridges deal draws 2 companies (05/22/2003)
• Budget for Bridges Project may delay other Louisville road projects (04/27/2003)
• Federal Highway Administration Agrees To Build Bridges (04/16/2003)
• Contract finalized on historic sites near bridge routes (04/10/2003)
• Groups Criticize Bridges Project (01/25/2003)
• The Future of Historic Properties Near The Ohio River Bridges Project (01/10/2003)
• Approval for Bridges Plan Delayed (12/07/2002)
• Subdivision In Bridge Path Approved (11/14/2002)
• Northup Criticizes KYTC Officials (10/15/2002)
• Developer Plans To Build Anyway So Clark County Will Buy (10/11/2002)
• House Approves $8 Million for Bridges (10/02/2002)
• Feds Say Two Bridges Workable (09/28/2002)
• Butchertown Neighborhood Wants Improvements (08/27/2002)
• Local architect proposes distinctive bridge design (08/07/2002)
• The Plot Thickens. 75 Additional Indiana Homes In Path. (07/28/2002)
• Eminent domain can be hard to contest (07/28/2002)
• Developers plan to continue to build homes in the path (07/28/2002)
• Courier-Journal Special Section: Bridge Routes (07/27/2002)
• Special Report in PDF Format (07/27/2002)
• Courier-Journal story about Bridge Routes (07/27/2002)
• IT'S OFFICIAL. DOWNTOWN C-1 AND EAST END A-15. (07/26/2002)
• Also reported on wave3.com. (07/26/2002)
• Also reported on courier-journal.com. (07/26/2002)
• Also reported on Business First. (07/26/2002)
• Press Release (07/26/2002)
• Maps of C-1 and A-15 (07/26/2002)
• Justification, Next Steps, Other Facts (07/26/2002)
• Followup: Bridges Press Conference time changed (07/25/2002)
• Bridges/Light Rail become Northup/Conway campaign issue (07/25/2002)
• BRIDGE ROUTES TO BE UNVEILED FRIDAY (07/24/2002)
• was also reported on Business First (07/24/2002)
• It's Down To Two Routes (06/27/2002)
• Report details effect of bridge options on historic properties (05/20/2002)
• Traffic and Bridges are Issues for District 16 Candidates (05/08/2002)
• Bridges Project receives $2.4 Million Federal grant (first brief article) (04/18/2002)
• EPA fears three proposed bridge routes are harmful (03/27/2002)
• $22.1 Million Bridges EIS Still Criticized (03/25/2002)
• River Fields' opposition to eastern bridge draws attention, sparks controversy (03/03/2002)
• Environmental group submits a hefty rebuke of bridges study: River Fields sees flaws, bias; period for comment ends (02/26/2002)
• Two groups' opinions on whether to build Ohio River bridges are analyzed (02/24/2002)
• Forum tomorrow on Bridge Options (third article) (02/22/2002)
• Governors remain committed to two new bridges (02/10/2002)
• Sides stick to stances at final bridge hearing (02/08/2002)
• Public seizes on last chance at the mike: Over 300 sign in to hear 100 speak at fairgrounds (02/08/2002)
• Ardent speeches mark bridge hearing: 100 comment on proposals in Louisville (02/08/2002)
• Citizens have their say on bridges; Proponents of two spans get most applause (02/07/2002)
• Hill, Northup back downtown and eastern spans; Bather forming coalition against perceived threat to urban core (02/05/2002)
• New Group Against Ohio River Bridges (02/04/2002)
• Public can comment on Ohio River Bridges Study this week (02/04/2002)
• Official says bridge study didn't address job creation (01/04/2002)
• Conservation group claims eastern county bridge could cost KY jobs (01/03/2002)
• Prospect dislikes all routes for eastern bridge (01/01/2002)
• Locations reviewed for proposed bridges (12/05/2001)
• Lawmakers will push for two bridges (11/22/2001)
• Draft Impact Study on Bridges Released (11/09/2001)

National Turnpike (Under way)

Widening from 2 lanes to 5 between Southside Drive and Outer Loop.

• 3 big road projects snarl traffic in South Jefferson (06/10/2003)

New Cut Road (Completed.)

Widening from 2 lanes to 5 between Southside Drive and the Snyder. Completed.

• New Cut work nearly done (09/15/2004)
• 3 big road projects snarl traffic in South Jefferson (06/10/2003)

Crittenden Drive (Completed)

New alignment from south of the Watterson to Grade Lane near Fern Valley Road.
A map of this project is available.

• Maps of Local Highway Extension Projects (09/20/2003)
• Crittenden Drive stretch opens after rain delays (07/22/2003)
• 3 big road projects snarl traffic in South Jefferson (06/10/2003)

Hurstbourne Parkway (Now Open)

Extension from Bardstown Road to Fern Valley Road.
A map of this project is available.

• Hurstbourne Extension Now Open (06/03/2005)
• Businesses Await Hurstbourne Parkway Extension (05/25/2005)
• Hurstbourne Extension to open by Derby (04/20/2005)
• Hurstbourne road extension races weather (12/01/2004)
• Coping with the Commute (04/08/2004)
• Maps of Local Highway Extension Projects (09/20/2003)
• Ground Broken on Hurstbourne Extension (07/02/2002)
• Extending Hurstbourne Parkway (01/03/2002)

Jefferson Boulevard (Now open)

1.5-mile extension from McCawley Road (near Jefferson Mall) to Poplar Level Road.
A map of this project is available.

• Officials hope new road curbs congestion (11/14/2003)
• Maps of Local Highway Extension Projects (09/20/2003)

Westport Road (right-of-way)

Widening of two-lane section to five lanes from Hurstbourne Parkway to Hubbards Lane, and new interchange with the Watterson. Right-of-way acquisition nearly complete; scheduled completion fall 2006.

• Widening Westport Road: Landscaping work added, residents told (03/30/2005)
• Westport Road widening project on track, state says (07/23/2004)
• Westport Road widening project to start today (05/25/2004)
• New road plan reaches across area (03/03/2004)
• Westport Road work may be close -- again (12/17/2003)

Second Street (Now open to two-way traffic.)

Widening and converstion to two-way between Jefferson and Braodway.

• A first for Second Street: 6 lanes of two-way traffic (12/27/2003)
• Second Street project nears completion (09/29/2003)
• Widening Starts On Second Street (11/09/2002)

9th and Oak Interchange (Now open.)

A project to build a diamond interchange at the new 9th Street overpass at Oak Street.

• Oak Street interchange set to open tomorrow (12/02/2003)
• Sewer work, rain slow reopening of Oak Street (10/03/2003)

Clark Memorial Bridge (Finished)

Rebuilding of entire concrete deck, and fixing of some steel beams.

• Progress on Clark Memorial Bridge (second article) (11/28/2003)
• Work on bridge draws complaints from commuters (08/05/2003)
• Clark Bridge Project to affect traffic August 4 (07/27/2003)
• Clark Bridge to get new deck; motorists get more congestion (07/12/2003)

Court Avenue in Jeffersonville (Completed)

Extension of Court Avenue in Jeffersonville to Missouri Avenue, including signalized intersection with US 31 at the north end of the Second Street Bridge.

• Officials unveil new, expanded Court Avenue (08/14/2003)
• Court Avenue Extension Ahead Of Schedule (06/24/2003)

10th Street in Jeffersonville (Under way)

Widening of 10th Street in Jeffersonville to five lanes from Spring Street to Pratt Street, expected to be completed by late November; widening from 4 to 5 lanes from Pratt Street to Reeds Lane may not be done until 2004.

• First phase of 10th Street project nearly halfway done (10/02/2003)
• Rainy weather causes delays in road projects (09/03/2003)
• Workers begin widening 10th Street (08/13/2003)
• 10th Street widening project to begin Monday (08/07/2003)

Veterans Parkway in Clarksville/Jeffersonville (Complete.)

Along with the Revive 65 Project, a new road connecting Jeffersonville to Clarksville, between Highway 131 and I-265. Clarksville and Jeffersonville sections now open.
A map of this project is available.

• Officials to dedicate section of new parkway (05/14/2004)
• Last Veterans Parkway Section Might Open Next Week (05/10/2004)
• Veterans Parkway Section to Open (11/13/2003)
• Maps of Local Highway Extension Projects (09/20/2003)
• Veterans Parkway delayed by a month; overview of other road projects planned in Clarksville (09/05/2003)
• Rainy weather causes delays in road projects (09/03/2003)
• Section of Hamburg Pike to be closed next week (07/25/2003)
• Renovation to 131 will be costly, officials say (07/08/2003)
• Final Phase of Revive 65 is imminent (10/01/2002)
• Work To Start On Road Linking Jeffersonville and Clarksville (09/26/2002)

Lewis and Clark Parkway in Clarksville

Rebuilding the Lewis and Clark Parkway to include sidewalks and curbs, a widening to six lanes from Eastern Blvd. to I-65, left-turn lane improvements, beautification work, and improvements to some nearby roads. Expected completion in 2005.

• Road work to start anew in Clarksville (06/05/2004)
• Work to begin on Lewis & Clark (03/09/2004)
• Lewis and Clark Parkway set for major makeover (12/03/2003)