ORX Tolling Body Holds Inaugural Meeting
The recently-created ORX Tolling Body, comprised of transportation and finance leaders from Indiana and Kentucky, met today and passed measures to prepare for the future start of all-electronic tolling for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing that will improve mobility, safety, and traffic flow. The three resolutions passed include setting initial toll rates and policy. Tolling […]
ORX Quarterly Connection – Spring 2026
That’s a wrap! After three years of work in Henderson, Section 1 is substantially complete. The project, which included the approach work in Kentucky, finished on budget and on schedule. Gov. Andy Beshear and local leaders celebrated with a ribbon cutting in November 2025. One Step Closer to the Crossing: An ORX Celebration followed in […]
Agreement Advances I-69 Bridge Project Connecting Henderson and Evansville
Interlocal agreement establishes ORX Tolling Body The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority (KPTIA) took another step forward today in building the new Interstate Highway 69 bridge project, which will connect Henderson, Kentucky, and Evansville, Indiana. KPTIA approved an interlocal agreement to move the project forward by establishing a Tolling Body. KPTIA also approved updates to […]
Holiday Food Drive with Henderson Christian Community Outreach
Donate food items and receive a commemorative medallion The I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) project team is partnering with Henderson Christian Community Outreach (HCCO) to support local families in need. Beginning this Thursday, the first 150 people to donate food items will receive an ORX medallion as a token of appreciation. “The community has been so […]
New KY 3690 Roadway to Open to Traffic
Relocated Kimsey Lane also to open to traffic The final major elements of Section 1 of the Ohio River Crossing in Henderson are expected to open to traffic this weekend. The new connections will expedite travel times, improve connectivity, and improve safety. The following are expected to open to traffic by midday on Saturday, Nov. […]
Gov. Beshear Joins Officials to Mark Completion of ORX Section 1 and Opening of New Roadway in Henderson
Community members walk new roadway and celebrate completion Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials and local leaders to cut the ribbon on the completion of Section 1 of the Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) and the opening of a nearly two-and-half-mile section of new roadway (KY Route 3690) in Henderson. Kentuckians […]