Representatives Larry Bucshon (IN-08) and Ed Whitfield (KY-01) will hold a press conference to discuss potential barriers to completing the I-69 Bridge that would connect the I-69 corridors in Indiana and Kentucky. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke of Evansville and Mayor Steve Austin of Henderson will also give remarks.
The press conference will follow a meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana with stakeholders of the I-69 project. The group will discuss the barriers to bridge construction, facilitate further discussion between Kentucky and Indiana DOTs concerning the project, and create an initial plan of action.
Bucshon and Whitfield will receive input from local and state leaders about what possible role the Federal government can and should play in facilitating this project.
Who: Rep. Larry Bucshon (IN-08)
Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01)
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke (Evansville)
Mayor Steve Austin (Henderson)
What: I-69 Press Conference
When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 11:00 AM CDT
Where: Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana – 318 Main St #401 Evansville, IN 47708
Other participants include:
· Christy Gillenwater, President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana
· Jeff Mulzer, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Chairman of Hoosier Voices for I-69 and Vice Chairman of Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana
· Steve Schaefer, Chief of Staff for Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and Board Member of Hoosier Voices for I-69
· Brad Schneider, Henderson Chamber of Commerce
· Troy Woodruff, Chief of Staff, INDOT
· Sam Sarvis, Deputy Commissioner, Major Program Management, INDOT
· Andy Goebel, Evansville Regional Business Committee
· Dennis Faulkenberg, Appian Advisors
· Laurie Maudlin, Appian Advisors
· David Holt, Vice President, Operations & Business Development, Conexus Indiana
· Representatives from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
· Kentucky Chamber Representative
For god’s sake, just don’t build that ludicrous I67 they’re talking about.
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