Completing
The Connection

The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are committed to improving the I-69 corridor by constructing the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX).

I-69 ORX is a key, final connection of I-69 between Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky.

It’s divided into three sections for construction.

Section 1: Kentucky

Work is underway on the Kentucky approach with improvements extending from KY 425 to US 60.

Section 2: I-69 Bridge

Construction on the new river crossing, a bi-state project, is expected to begin in 2027.

Section 3: Indiana

The contract for the Indiana
approach is expected to
be awarded in 2023 with
construction to begin in 2024.

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Project News

Lane Closures Scheduled to Begin on KY 351/2nd Street

Traffic shift planned at KY 2084 Additional traffic restrictions and changes are planned at KY 351/2nd Street as crews continue to reconstruct the interchange…

Anticipated Closures Next Week for ORX Construction

Restrictions expected at several locations Several traffic restrictions are planned next week to accommodate work on Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing….

Anticipated Closures Next Week for ORX Construction

Restrictions expected at several locations Several traffic restrictions are planned next week to accommodate work on Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing….

Get Roundabout Ready: Visit ORX Team at Henderson Tri-Fest

Use virtual reality to travel future KY 351/2nd Street Interchange Section 1 of the new I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) includes a reconstructed KY…

Van Wyk Road Closing for Utility Relocation Work

Expected to be closed for about two weeks As progress continues on Section 1 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing, a short-term closure is…

Anticipated Closures This Week for ORX Construction

Restrictions expected at several locations Several traffic restrictions are scheduled this week to accommodate work on Section 1 of the Ohio River Crossing. Here’s…
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