A public hearing was held August 31, 2023, which afforded the opportunity for the public to provide formal comments on the project. The hearing was conducted according to INDOT/FHWA guidelines. It included an open house element, stations for communications with project team members, a formal presentation, and the formal hearing component. To provide public comment on the recommended alignment, click on the Contact Us tab in the navigation above. All comments received before the end of the comment period on September 15, 2023, will be included and responded to in the environmental document.
A public information meeting was held on Thursday, July 29th 2021. Below are various documents related to the meeting presentation and display tables, as well as the meeting handout and project comment form.
A second public information meeting was held on Thursday, June 30th 2022. Below are various documents related to the meeting presentation and display tables, as well as the meeting handout and project comment form.
A Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has been formed to serve as a conduit for the dissemination of project information, to gather key local information, and to assist with the decision-making process. CAC meetings will be held at three key milestones: project kickoff; pre-hearing; and pre-Stage 2 design. Committee members will consist of key stakeholders representing the following groups and organizations.
Individual property owner meetings were held during the first quarter of 2022. The meetings were held at property owner homes or their preferred location. Information was shared on the project development process and schedule. Project representatives also gathered additional information to refine preliminary alternatives. This established a direct point of contact with the project team that will remain throughout the delivery of the project. Some meetings were held virtually as well.
