Mid-States Corridor

Members of the Property Rights Alliance and Coalition Against the Mid-States Corridor urged the Dubois County Council to withdraw from the Mid-States Corridor Regional Development Authority, citing concerns about transparency, fiscal responsibility, and the authority’s expansive powers. Mark Nowotarski, a Dubois County resident and member of both organizations, read a letter from Brad Hochgesang (included…

As the Indiana Department of Transportation continues talks with local fiscal bodies about transferring U.S. 231 to them as the Mid-States Corridor proceeds, a local business leader is urging them to decline the offer and withdraw support for the new highway. Craig Knies, president of Knies Construction, Calcar Paving, and Cave Quarries, sent a letter…

Several Dubois County Council members voiced opposition or concern for the proposed Mid-States Corridor highway project during the regular meeting on Monday. The discussion followed resident Chris Thyen’s question about their view of the corridor during the public comment portion of the meeting. Their concerns centered primarily on the county’s ability to fund the Indiana…

Dubois County commissioners raised significant concerns about the financial burden of the proposed Midstates Corridor project during a meeting with Indiana Department of Transportation officials, questioning both the required local match and long-term maintenance costs for the existing U.S. 231. INDOT project manager Kyanna Wheeler and Lochmueller Group project manager Jason Dupont presented updates on…

Dubois County Commissioner Chad Blessinger presented questions and responses from Indiana Department of Transportation officials regarding the Midstates Corridor project during Monday’s regular meeting, highlighting significant financial obligations and local impacts that lie ahead. Blessinger told those in attendance he had been involved in several meetings over the past two weeks. “I have participated in…

The Jasper Common Council voted 5-2 to approve an interlocal agreement with Huntingburg for a joint study of the U.S. 231 corridor. Councilman Chad Lueken and Councilman Vince Helming were the two dissenting votes. The Indiana Department of Transportation has approached the cities of Jasper and Huntingburg and the county with a proposal to relinquish…

A series of public town hall events will be held from October 13th to 21st to share how the proposed Mid-States Corridor will impact our communities throughout Dubois County. Residents, civic leaders, and experts will share a brief update on road access issues, tax implications, costs, and other topics, followed by a Q&A session. The…

The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Mid-States Corridor project team announced the release of their Draft Screening of Alternatives Report, recommending two expressway options for the proposed highway project that would span approximately 23 miles and cost more than $1 billion. Alternative 2B and Alternative 3B were selected from six alternatives presented at a…