Future I-69 east of Monticello now eyed for mid-2027 finish

MONTICELLO — An 8.25-mile future Interstate 69 section between Highway 278 and Highway 293 east of Monticello is now projected for mid-2027 completion, several months later than a prior late-2026 estimate, ARDOT’s SFY2026 Q4 construction report shows.

About 61.8% of work was accepted; 327 of 627 working days assessed. Contract cost rose from about $61.9 million to $63.87 million for drainage/agricultural accommodations. WL Bass Construction is the prime contractor; work began February 2023.

Underlying: ARDOT SFY2026 Q4 construction report. Summary via Deltaplex News (Aug. 22, 2026).

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