1/4/07-Gov. Mitch Daniels' agenda for the legislative session that begins Monday, Jan. 8, is expected to include an effort to allow a private group to build and operate a toll route around a large portion of Indianapolis. The proposed 75-mile route would connect Interstate 69 northeast of the city with Interstate 70 to the southwest, The Associated Press reported.
The state would get money upfront and use it to help build the planned extension of I-69 through southern Indiana. It would be a toll-free route.
House Democrats plan to hold hearings on the proposal in areas that would be affected by the bypass, The AP reported.