Federal Register #FHWA-2026-0562

Environmental Impact Statement Preparation for Mid-States Corridor Section 2, Indiana

This opportunity concerns the preparation of a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Mid-States Corridor Section 2 project in Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), U.S. Department of Transportation - Project Scope: - Preparation of a Tier 2 EIS for a new arterial road between Interstate 64 at Dale and State Road 56 at Haysville, Dubois County, Indiana - Evaluation of 12 preliminary build alternatives, narrowed to two for further study - Assessment of environmental and socioeconomic impacts, including right-of-way, agricultural land, relocations, wetlands, and forests - Coordination with cooperating and participating agencies, and public involvement - Additional Activity: - Renewal of information collection for commercial motor vehicle marking requirements by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), affecting motor carriers and intermodal equipment providers - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental consulting and impact assessment services (no specific products, part numbers, or OEMs identified) - Notable Requirements: - Extensive public and agency involvement - Detailed evaluation of multiple highway build alternatives - Compliance with federal environmental and regulatory standards - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified at this stage, as this is an early-stage environmental and planning process.

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in coordination with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), is preparing a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor (MSC) project. This project involves constructing a new highway connection between Interstate 64 at Dale and State Road 56 in Haysville, Dubois County, Indiana. The Tier 2 EIS will evaluate build alternatives within a 2,000-foot corridor, focusing on social, economic, and environmental impacts such as right-of-way, agricultural land, relocations, wetlands, and forests. Public comments on the Notice of Intent are due by July 1, 2026.

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