In fall 2023, Monroe County expects to start construction on two new roundabouts. One is at the intersection of Fullerton Pike and Rockport Road. The other is at the intersection of Clearview Drive and Gordon Pike, across from Batchelor Middle School.

The project also includes road improvements like raised medians, bicycle lanes, and a multi-use path.

None of that is breaking news. This is Phase 3 of a larger project, and the initial public meetings on the topic were held in 2019.

But action taken at its regular Wednesday meeting by Monroe County’s board of commissioners is an indication that the project is moving ahead on its expected timeline.  The schedule calls for acquisition of the necessary right-of-way, starting this summer, on July 1.

On Wednesday, county commissioners approved a contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation to start acquiring the right-of-way (ROW) from property owners along Fullerton Pike and Gordon Pike. Continue reading “Monroe County OKs start of right-of-way acquisition for 2023 Fullerton Pike roundabout construction” →