Governor Pence Announces Plans to Widen Heavily-Traveled I-65 in Lake County

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Governor Mike Pence today announced plans to widen Interstate 65 in Lake County to three lanes in each direction from Merrillville south to at least State Road 2 (Exit 240) near Lowell. This project is part of Governor Pence's Major Moves 2020 highway program, which is fast tracking the widening and rehabilitation of heavily-traveled highways across the state.

"As Governor, I've set out to ensure that Indiana remains the Crossroads of America, and today's announcement to expand Interstate 65 is another positive step in our efforts to ensure that our transportation infrastructure can support the economic and employment growth our state has seen over the last decade," said Governor Pence. "Hoosiers can rest assured that my administration will continue to prioritize our roads and bridges in a responsible and aggressive manner."

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