A new roadway is set to have a major effect on traffic flow in Southern Indiana. City and project officials gathered near New Middle Road to break ground on the thoroughfare, which is set to open to traffic by the end of 2021 with a price tag of $14.5 million. It will connect the expanding River Ridge Commerce Center to the Ports of Indiana. While a new road itself is often worthy of celebration, this one comes with special attributes. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has designated the yet-to-be-named route a heavy haul corridor, meaning it will bring convenience and stronger infrastructure to the transportation of large equipment. The obvious benefit of the road, as evidenced by its name, is its ability to carry up to 134,000 pounds.
The Herald Bulletin
John Boyl
11/01/2019