ST1001, new road construction, kennedy AVE at junction ST s to 67TH ST and then s to US 30, lake county, r-36259

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $288,950 to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) on June 11, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support new road construction on State Road 1001 in Lake County's Laporte District. This formula grant funds the construction of a new roadway segment extending from Kennedy Avenue at Junction Street South to 67th Street and continuing south to U.S. Route 30. The project, designated R-36259, represents INDOT's ongoing commitment to highway infrastructure development and improvements that enhance mobility and connectivity within Indiana's transportation network.

The funding supports the design and construction phases of this roadway improvement initiative, which falls within the scope of eligible activities under the Highway Planning and Construction program. As a formula grant administered through Indiana's state transportation department, this award reflects the Federal-aid Highway Program's mechanism of providing annual funding to states on a formula basis to support highway construction, preservation, and improvement projects on public roads meeting federal eligibility requirements. The project is located within INDOT's Laporte District and is subject to applicable environmental reviews and federal oversight requirements under the FHWA Stewardship and Oversight Agreement.

Project description

R-36259 - DES 1173760 new road construction on ST1001 in lake county laporte district