Acquisition on the I 69 road project is moving fast.  Recently, the Governor, Mitch Daniels instructed INDOT to “fast-track the project to take advantage of the cheaper prices.”

Original completion of the first three sections of the interstate, from Evansville to Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, was scheduled for 2015; however, low construction bids, driven by the suffering economy, have cut projected costs by 25%, allowing Daniels to up the projected completion date to 2012 for the first three sections of I-69.  The fourth section of I-69, from Crane to Bloomington, is projected to be completed by 2014, almost six years ahead of schedule.

Daniels is being criticized by some for his fast-track, “take advantage of these terrific below-estimate prices” philosophy.

It is now more important than ever to be ready for the condemnation process.  If you should have any questions about the acquisition of your land for the I 69 road project please feel free to give our office a call for a free consultation.

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Author Phil Sever
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Update on the I 641 meeting:

I had an opportunity to speak with land agents for the State. They indicate that assuming no more work needs to be done on planning for the new alternate route that right of way acquisition should occur near the end of 2010. Several land owners presented concerns regarding access issues and drainage.

One glaring omission made by INDOT during their presentation was the failure to inform landowners that they could seek their own opinion as to the value of the taking and to present that opinion in trial.

Finally, the maps provided by INDOT were fairly substandard. Representative indicate that better maps will be provided on their website.

For some residents an action for inverse condemnation may be appropriate in this project. Inverse condemnation is a type of lawsuit generated by a landowner where they argue that government action has affected the value of their land.

For more information on inverse condemnation or this project please feel free to call us at 1-888-318-3761 or email me directly at phil@severstorey.com.

We will keep you informed as this project progress.

Phil Sever

Author Phil Sever
Posted in Eminent Domain & Condemnation
Tags attorney, condemnation, eminent domain, I 641, lawyer, right of way acquisition, Sever Storey