The Indiana Byway Program is designed to preserve, protect, enhance, and recognize transportation corridors of unique character. These corridors are notable examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience. Some byway routes are designated nationally while others are state designated byways.
National Scenic Byways in Indiana
The national designation is made by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation from nominations presented by the states and federal land management agencies. INDOT is responsible for submitting Indiana route nominations for federal designation.
The Ohio River Scenic Byway and the Historic National Road are nationally designated byways. Indiana's Historic Pathways, on the other hand, was first designated a state byway in 2004 and subsequently designated a national byway in 2009.
See all of Indiana’s State and National Scenic Byway designations on the Indiana Statewide Map of Designated Byways.
State-Designated Byways in Indiana
- Wabash River Scenic Byway (formerly known as River Road Scenic Byway)
- Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway
- Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway Loop Routes
- Historic Michigan Road Byway
- Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway
- Hoosier Hills State Scenic Byway
Recent Scenic Byway News
On June 25, 2018, INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness signed an Order designating the Segment of State Road 265 from The Indiana-Kentucky border to State Road 62 as a State Scenic Byway addition to the existing Ohio River Scenic Byway.
- S.R. 265 State Scenic Byway addition to the Ohio River Scenic Byway: Order of the Commissioner
- Application for S.R. 265 as a Scenic Byway
- Scenic Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (March 2, 2018)