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I-69 Ohio River Crossing reaches major construction milestone in Evansville
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WOWO) — Construction of the Indiana portion of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing has reached a major milestone, clearing the way for construction of the future bridge between Evansville and Henderson, Kentucky. Gov. Mike Braun announced Thursday that Section 3 of the project is complete during an...
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Traffic fears didn't stop Buc-ee's plan for Indiana
Buc-ee’s first location in Indiana is a go. Greenwood city officials on Sept. 21 approved plans for the mega travel center chain’s development at the southwest corner of Worthsville Road and I-65. The 74,000 square feet travel center is expected to open by late 2028. Known for its brisket, Beaver Nuggets snacks, large bathrooms and lower-than-average gas prices, the Texas-based chain is investing about $50 million into the project, including $13 million to $14 million in roadway development. The Greenwood Common Council approved the development with a 7-2 vote, following about 20 minutes of public comment, most of which was in opposition to or with concern about the center. School officials concerned about intersections Clark-Pleasant Community School officials raised concerns regarding intersection performance during school hours, noting projected delays at several locations. “School peak traffic is already operating at a near rush-hour intensity. Buc-ee’s traffic represents additional load,” School board president Kim Crawford said. “The study concludes that Buc-ee’s does not result in significant additional traffic impacts during school-related pain periods. This conclusion does not align with the data that was presented or with school-specific traffic behavior.” The school district, Crawford said, requested that the city and Buc-ee’s commit to