State Rep. Tonya Pfaff, D-Terre Haute, has filed House Bill 1087 to shorten the timeline for critical infrastructure improvements along Interstate 70, including the addition of a third lane.
This legislation aims to alleviate chronic road congestion and enhance safety.
“Terre Haute is literally the crossroads of America, and we are proud to serve as a vital link in our local, state, and national economy,” Pfaff said in a news release.
Indiana “must take action to make it safer and more efficient for everyone who relies on” I-70, she said. “House Bill 1087 has the potential to bring critical investments to our community to achieve both of these goals.”
Pfaff emphasized the importance of modernizing infrastructure to support Hoosier families and businesses.
“Far too many lives have been impacted by tragic accidents on I-70 caused by outdated infrastructure. This bill will help us address a decades-old problem, improve public safety, and reduce traffic delays that cost families and businesses valuable time and money,” she said.
Pfaff said she worked on the legislation in collaboration with local stakeholders, including the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce.
The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce supports the legislation introduced by Pfaff.
“Tragic wrecks and hours of delays for travelers have plagued the stretch of I-70 near Terre Haute between the state line and Exit 41 for years,” said Kristin Craig, president and CEO of the chamber.