Young, Officials Welcome Transportation Secretary Duffy for I-69 Bridge Project Tour and Briefing

Senator Young with Secretary Duffy.

EVANSVILLE - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to southwest Indiana to discuss progress on the I-69 Ohio River Crossing bridge project. Young and Secretary Duffy were joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Congressman James Comer (R-KY-01), Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Congressman Mark Messmer (R-IN-08), Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06), Indiana Secretary of Transportation Matthew Ubelhor, Kentucky Secretary of Transportation Jim Gray, and other local officials.

During the visit, Secretary Duffy and the officials received briefings on the bridge project and participated in an aerial tour of active construction.

Senator Young with Secretary Duffy on the way to Evansville.

"We appreciate Secretary Duffy taking the time to join stakeholders from Indiana and Kentucky for a tour of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project," said Senator Young. "Once completed, this new corridor will enhance the connection between Indiana and Kentucky and unlock significant economic benefits for southwest Indiana. Completing this project is a major priority of mine, and I look forward to continued collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation."

Young has been working for years to secure federal funding for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project to fill a crucial final gap in the nation's transportation infrastructure. The project links I-69 between Indiana and Kentucky over the Ohio River and, once completed, will enhance the connection between Indiana and Kentucky and open new opportunities for southwest Indiana.

Senator Young delivers remarks at I-69 briefing.

During Duffy's confirmation process, Young spoke about the I-69 Ohio River Crossing project and how it is a priority for Indiana. Duffy pledged to visit Evansville to learn more about the project. Video of that exchange from Duffy's confirmation hearing is available here.