About the Project

The $187 million Major Moves New Construction Interchange Modification is the last element of the complete rebuilding of the Borman Expressway between the Indiana/Illinois state line and I-65. The project consists of three contracts over a three-year period that began in spring 2007.

• The first contract includes the construction of new ramps from northbound I-65 to westbound I-80/94 and eastbound I-80/94 to southbound I-65, and rehabilitation of three bridges within that area of roadway.
• The second contract, which began construction in 2008, includes upgrading I-65 north of the I-80/94 westbound ramp and upgrading the other ramps between the Borman Expressway and I-65.
• The third contract, scheduled to begin construction in 2009, includes adding a travel lane and connector lane to eastbound and westbound I-80/94, as well as replacing the pavement from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to Central Avenue.

Borman Interchange Map (pdf)

When finished in 2009, the new highway is expected to handle traffic volumes for 20 years and will feature:
* More lanes - for a total of four through lanes in each direction.
* New collector-distributor lanes to help motorists easily enter and exit the highway.
* Lengthened interchange ramps and new bridges to maximize vehicle flow.
* Enhanced lighting and improved drainage.

2007: Rebuild the north side of the I-65 interchange.

2008: Rebuild the south side of the I-65 interchange. Reconstruct the northwest connector ramps, from I-65 northbound to the Borman Expressway westbound.

2009: Replace the existing highway pavement. Add a new fourth lane. Replace the bridge on Colorado Avenue, over the Borman Expressway. All reconstruction activities are scheduled to be complete by December.