Indiana Notes

[silverback1065]

I see the new SR 11 extension is actually happening in Harrison County. Eventually it will shoot straight west to SR 135 from where it currently just ends at Old SR 337.

Which is exactly where IN 11 used to go. Wonder what convinced the state to take the road back.

I think you're mistaken, this is a new terrain roadway. The portion from old 337 to 135 that is incorrectly labeled as SR 11 is the old route. SR 111 is also incorrectly labeled south of SR 211, that section was deleted at the same time as 11 and 337.

[NWI_Irish96]

I see the new SR 11 extension is actually happening in Harrison County. Eventually it will shoot straight west to SR 135 from where it currently just ends at Old SR 337.

Which is exactly where IN 11 used to go. Wonder what convinced the state to take the road back.

I think you're mistaken, this is a new terrain roadway. The portion from old 337 to 135 that is incorrectly labeled as SR 11 is the old route. SR 111 is also incorrectly labeled south of SR 211, that section was deleted at the same time as 11 and 337.

Ah, OK. Any idea why? This is a pretty remote area. Not sure what the need for a new roadway is.

[ITB]

I see the new SR 11 extension is actually happening in Harrison County. Eventually it will shoot straight west to SR 135 from where it currently just ends at Old SR 337.

Which is exactly where IN 11 used to go. Wonder what convinced the state to take the road back.

I think you're mistaken, this is a new terrain roadway. The portion from old 337 to 135 that is incorrectly labeled as SR 11 is the old route. SR 111 is also incorrectly labeled south of SR 211, that section was deleted at the same time as 11 and 337.

Ah, OK. Any idea why? This is a pretty remote area. Not sure what the need for a new roadway is.

Harrison County officials would be more specific, but it appears the purpose of the road is to increase cross-county mobility. Bear in mind that, while the county is predominantly rural, it is home to 39,654 residents as of 2020.

On another matter, it's intriguing to consider if there was a bridge connection over the Ohio River carrying SR 211 from Harrison County to the western suburbs of Louisville. Such a connection would likely bring immense benefits to the county, as the population would boom. In the county's southeast, significant residential development would undoubtedly take place due to the close proximity and easy access to Louisville.

Of course, the chance that a new Ohio River crossing actually gets built is more dream than reality, but it's nice to think about.

   

[silverback1065]

where does the southern portion of SR 63 end? I remember it used to be one segment years ago then INDOT got rid of a chunk of the 2 lane portion in Vigo County. Now it appears to simply disappear north of 246 without warning. Where does it end now? 

[Interstate 69 Fan]

Saw multiple 65mph speed limit signs already up on I-465 today. And multiple cars still going under 65mph too.

[NWI_Irish96]

where does the southern portion of SR 63 end? I remember it used to be one segment years ago then INDOT got rid of a chunk of the 2 lane portion in Vigo County. Now it appears to simply disappear north of 246 without warning. Where does it end now? 

I think it ends at 246. I don't remember it going farther north when I drove that area.

[silverback1065]

I see the new SR 11 extension is actually happening in Harrison County. Eventually it will shoot straight west to SR 135 from where it currently just ends at Old SR 337.

Which is exactly where IN 11 used to go. Wonder what convinced the state to take the road back.

I think you're mistaken, this is a new terrain roadway. The portion from old 337 to 135 that is incorrectly labeled as SR 11 is the old route. SR 111 is also incorrectly labeled south of SR 211, that section was deleted at the same time as 11 and 337.

Ah, OK. Any idea why? This is a pretty remote area. Not sure what the need for a new roadway is.

Harrison County officials would be more specific, but it appears the purpose of the road is to increase cross-county mobility. Bear in mind that, while the county is predominantly rural, it is home to 39,654 residents as of 2020.

On another matter, it's intriguing to consider if there was a bridge connection over the Ohio River carrying SR 211 from Harrison County to the western suburbs of Louisville. Such a connection would likely bring immense benefits to the county, as the population would boom. In the county's southeast, significant residential development would undoubtedly take place due to the close proximity and easy access to Louisville.

Of course, the chance that a new Ohio River crossing actually gets built is more dream than reality, but it's nice to think about.

   

that is the purpose, better east west connectivity in that part of the county.

[jnewkirk77]

where does the southern portion of SR 63 end? I remember it used to be one segment years ago then INDOT got rid of a chunk of the 2 lane portion in Vigo County. Now it appears to simply disappear north of 246 without warning. Where does it end now? 

Last time I drove through Prairie Creek, I came in on 246 and 63 was signed going both ways. HOWEVER, it is signed southbound but not northbound. So I'm of the mind it ends at 246, as well, and they just didn't change the arrow sign at the intersection (not totally surprised).

[tosa]

Construction work on the new 65-52 interchange has been underway since April, as seen in satellite maps.

April 16


June 25

[Revive 755]

INDOT has a website for the Taylorville I-65 rest area conversion to truck parking, with a public meeting on July 15.
https://www.in.gov/indot/about-indot/central-office/welcome-to-the-seymour-district/taylorsville-rest-area/.