Indiana interstate construction costs climbed in FY2026, Indiana Capital Chronicle reports
The Indiana Capital Chronicle reported on Oct. 2, 2026 that the Indiana Department of Transportation’s average cost per centerline mile rose in fiscal 2026, driven by larger reconstruction and added‑lane projects and higher materials costs; INDOT said the FY2026 average included Revive I‑70 and Safer Drive 65.
Indiana Capital Chronicle reported Oct. 2, 2026 that INDOT’s average cost per centerline mile increased in fiscal 2026. The article says the FY2026 figure reflects projects that involved reconstruction or added lanes rather than routine resurfacing and specifically included Revive I‑70 (Wayne County) and Safer Drive 65 (Scott and Clark counties).
The story cites INDOT spokeswoman Natalie Garrett saying the state uses 20‑year asset management plans, bundles projects to limit traffic impacts, and competitively awards contracts. It also reports national cost pressure: a Federal Highway Administration index rose 2020–2025, and commentators in the article pointed to large steel and concrete price increases; a Kentucky official cautioned about cross‑state comparability.
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