Groups seek more oversight of I-69 work in southern Indiana - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Groups seek more oversight of I-69 work in southern Indiana

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Bloomington - The Federal Highway Administration isn't increasing its oversight of the Interstate 69 extension though southern Indiana as requested by several local government officials and citizens groups.

The Hoosier Environmental Council, Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan and others asked the federal agency in a letter last month for greater review of the I-69 project because of its rising costs, environmental impact and controversial nature.

A highway administration official responded that the agency has been involved with the project on a nearly daily basis and that it takes its oversight responsibilities very seriously.

Construction work is under way on the southernmost segment of the 142-mile extension between Evansville and Indianapolis.

Information from: The Herald-Times

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