Indiana Major Moves 2020

Mid-America Freight Coalition 

Indiana Governor Mike Pence has released funding “Major Moves 2020” highway construction program, which will initially invest up to $400 million in the next generation of highway expansion.

“Roads mean jobs, and Major Moves 2020 will improve Indiana’s transportation infrastructure to enhance our position as the Crossroads of America,” said Governor Pence. “Major Moves 2020 will put Hoosiers to work now and reinforce Indiana’s position as a national transportation hub and a global distribution powerhouse. It is one of the reasons Indiana continues to be recognized as a great place to do business.”

This funding is slated for expansion projects on five heavily traveled sections of I-65 and I-69.
For more information, read the Press Release.

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