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I-69 construction hits bridge milestone

Last week the I-69 Finish Line project reached a major milestone at Bluff Creek just south of the State Road 144 interchange.
Last week the I-69 Finish Line project reached a major milestone at Bluff Creek just south of the State Road 144 interchange.

Interstate 69 construction hit another milestone at Bluff Creek last week.

Indiana Department of Transportation officials say the beams were set and deck poured on the last of 20 bridges in Morgan and Johnson counties.

Officials say 39 new bridges and 35 existing bridges will be rebuilt or replaced as part of the overall project.

I-69 Finish Line is the sixth and final section of the interstate connection between Evansville and Indianapolis.

Southbound ramps to and from Smith Valley Road are open, northbound ramps will open in late 2023. 

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Motorists should also be ready to merge into a single lane on northbound State Road 37 under the State Road 144 bridge as workers switch traffic to proper lanes by early November. 

The project is on track to open to traffic in late 2024.

Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren