The Johnson County Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss a road relinquishment proposal and funding for road improvements.
Last month, the Indiana Department of Transportation offered to relinquish control of portions of State Roads 44, 144 and 252 in exchange for about $35 million in federal funding to widen Smith Valley Valley Road near Interstate 69. The road would be widened to four lanes, which would cost about $55.6 million. Under this proposal, INDOT would pay for the majority of the project, officials said last month.
Earlier this month, Highway Director Luke Mastin told the council a decision on the proposal need to be made by the end of April. The short decision turn around coincides with INDOT’s deadline for fund obligation, which is May, a month prior to the end of the state’s fiscal year, Mastin said.
The meeting will take place at 3 p.m. in the Public Auditorium at the Johnson County Government West Annex, 86 W. Court St., Franklin.
