The Johnson County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday to make a decision on a proposed road relinquishment 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. INDOT would pay for the majority of the project, officials said last month.
Earlier this month, Highway Director Luke Mastin told the commissioners and the county 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 10 a.m in the Public Auditorium at the Johnson County Government West Annex, 86 W. Court St., Franklin.
Election Board to hold regular meeting Friday
The Johnson County Election Board will hold a meeting on Friday afternoon to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the signature verification of absentee ballots.
The meeting will take place at 12 p.m. in the Voter Registration Office on the lower level of the Johnson County Courthouse, 5 E. Jefferson St., Franklin.
