About the Project
The Safer Drive 65 Project is an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) project that will extend an added travel lane along northbound and southbound I-65 from the current end of a third lane in each direction near Blue Lick Road in Clark County. The project includes up to 13 miles of roadway improvements with a focus on added travel lanes and pavement reconstruction.
This project will address aging pavement conditions, correct underlying subgrade and drainage issues, and add travel lanes.


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5.5 miles of full pavement reconstruction with added travel lanes
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Bridge replacements with widening at crossings of
I-65 over Blue Lick Creek and over Caney Fork -
Bridge deck overlays at I-65 over Pigeon Roost Creek
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Minor pier repairs at County Line Road over I-65
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Bridge widening at I-65 over Brownstown Road
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One 1,400’ long noise barrier wall south of SR 160
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Replacement of an automatic traffic recorder north of SR 160
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Pavement rehabilitation in areas where travel lanes are not added
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Various culvert repairs within the limits of pavement reconstruction
Improvements included with the project:
Needs
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Address aging pavement conditions, including identified subgrade issues
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Mitigate current and future traffic capacity deficiencies with added travel lanes
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Improve safety measures along the corridor
Benefits
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Reset or extend the service life of the facility
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Correct underlying subgrade and drainage issues
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Prepare for projected traffic demand