Update on I-69 Extension in Indiana

[jnewkirk77]

Obviously a temporary designation like TN 690 on the Union City bypass. Probably related to the fact that the Audubon Parkway has been proposed to become Interstate 369.

Temporary, it may be, but 3690 is the correct designation now. It is not I-69 and won't be for several years.

And it has no relation to the Audubon's designation. That was proposed as I-369 some years ago, but the idea was dropped and the "Future I-69 Spur" signs were removed.

[silverback1065]

it could be signed as 69 but it makes sense not to to avoid back tracking to get to 41 to fill the gap.

[abqtraveler]

Google Maps has been updated to show the future Interstate 69 alignment north of US 41, and the future bridge and connection to existing Interstate 69 in Indiana: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.8721077,-87.5531048,5872m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D; https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9180905,-87.5449709,5868m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D.

But that's not accurate. The segment from 41 to 60 will be signed as Kentucky 3690 (and already is at the 60 interchange) and likely will be for a good while.

Is there official documentation somewhere stating the segment of I-69 between US-41 and US-60 will be temporarily designated as KY-3690?  I haven't seen anything to that effect.

[jnewkirk77]

Is there official documentation somewhere stating the segment of I-69 between US-41 and US-60 will be temporarily designated as KY-3690?  I haven't seen anything to that effect.

It's listed as such in this document. It is mentioned on page 40 of 138 (page 41 for PDF purposes). Plus they've already posted "JCT 3690" signage on US 60 approaching the interchange, I just wasn't able to get photos when last I drove over there.

Since the road is not yet open, it hasn't been added to the SPRS listing for Henderson County.  Once it is, KYTC will add it, as has been their practice elsewhere.

[abqtraveler]

Is there official documentation somewhere stating the segment of I-69 between US-41 and US-60 will be temporarily designated as KY-3690?  I haven't seen anything to that effect.

It's listed as such in this document. It is mentioned on page 40 of 138 (page 41 for PDF purposes). Plus they've already posted "JCT 3690" signage on US 60 approaching the interchange, I just wasn't able to get photos when last I drove over there.

Since the road is not yet open, it hasn't been added to the SPRS listing for Henderson County.  Once it is, KYTC will add it, as has been their practice elsewhere.

Thank you for sharing the Section 1 RFP. It's not surprising they would give the new I-69 section a temporary state route designation until they finish the bridge and the approach roadway on the Indiana side before signing the whole thing as I-69.

[Interstate 69 Fan]

Is there official documentation somewhere stating the segment of I-69 between US-41 and US-60 will be temporarily designated as KY-3690?  I haven't seen anything to that effect.

It's listed as such in this document. It is mentioned on page 40 of 138 (page 41 for PDF purposes). Plus they've already posted "JCT 3690" signage on US 60 approaching the interchange, I just wasn't able to get photos when last I drove over there.

Since the road is not yet open, it hasn't been added to the SPRS listing for Henderson County.  Once it is, KYTC will add it, as has been their practice elsewhere.

Thank you for sharing the Section 1 RFP. It's not surprising they would give the new I-69 section a temporary state route designation until they finish the bridge and the approach roadway on the Indiana side before signing the whole thing as I-69.

It's a bit surprising to me, given I-69 already exists just south of where KY 3690 will be. Just south of this project, US 41 between where I-69 currently ends and where it'll split off looks to be near/at interstate-grade already, so I'm not sure why they chose the state route designation.

[jnewkirk77]

It's a bit surprising to me, given I-69 already exists just south of where KY 3690 will be. Just south of this project, US 41 between where I-69 currently ends and where it'll split off looks to be near/at interstate-grade already, so I'm not sure why they chose the state route designation.

It makes better sense than to have I-69 end at 60 and dump Evansville-bound traffic into what is, essentially, a residential area on that end of town.

[ITB]

Here's another batch of construction photos grabbed from ORX Project website.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 15, 2025
Southbound mainline pier construction is progressing nicely near the future I-69/Veterans Memorial Parkway interchange; looking southwest.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 15, 2025
Closer look. This large embankment, one of two being constructed in Section 3, will eventually rise to around 34 feet.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 15, 2025
Turning around, the view looking north. To the left, work is underway on the piers for future southbound ramp from eastbound Veterans Memorial Parkway.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 15, 2025
Perspective looking northwest.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 15, 2025
Rebar placement is well underway on the southbound viaduct; looking north. In the background is the large embankment pictured earlier.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 15, 2025
Turning around, the view looking south. The project's second smaller embankment, which extends exactly to the Indiana-Kentucky state line, is in the background.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 15, 2025
Closer look of the second embankment; looking slightly southeast.


Credit: I-69 Ohio River Crossing                                                                                                 Photo date: October 4, 2025
With deck pans in place, rebar placement will soon be forthcoming on this section of the southbound viaduct; looking north.

Plans are to substantially complete the southbound viaduct roadway by late 2026 or early 2027, with the intention that it will be used to provide all-weather construction access for the future Ohio River bridge.

[abqtraveler]

Plans are to substantially complete the southbound viaduct roadway by late 2026 or early 2027, with the intention that it will be used to provide all-weather construction access for the future Ohio River bridge.

My understanding is that paving for the Indiana approach will be included in the Section 2 (Ohio River Bridge) contract. Is that correct, or will the Indiana approaches be paved under the current Section 3 contract?