Feedback, both for and against Link 101 still being taken

(Southeastern IN) – Link 101 project materials, handouts, and maps are available as of today at several locations in Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland counties.

It’s another opportunity for you to comment on the State Road 101 corridor project, which would directly connect US 50 with Markland Dam.

Project materials are available at nine area locations. This list and other project information can also be found at Link101Corridor.com:

Location

Address

Dillsboro Public Library

10151 Library Lane, Dillsboro, IN 47018

Dillsboro Town Hall

13030 Executive Drive, Dillsboro, IN 47018

Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce

320 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Ohio County Public Library

503 2nd Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040

Rising Sun City Building

200 N Walnut Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040

Versailles Town Hall

128 N Main Street, Versailles IN 47042

Ripley County Indiana Tourism Bureau

220 US-50, Versailles IN 47042

Switzerland County Public Library

205 Ferry Street, Vevay, IN 47043

Switzerland County YMCA

1114 W Main Street, Vevay, IN 47043

Completed comment forms can also be mailed or dropped off at the project office:

Link 101 Project Office

Switzerland County Technology and Education Center

708 W. Seminary St., Box #8

Vevay, IN 47043

All completed comment forms will be collected after September 8.

A virtual meeting is set for tonight. Click here to register.

Meanwhile, a number of residents and property owners who would be affected by the project’s 10 proposed route alternatives are speaking out against the plan.

The group known as “Stop Link 101” states several reasons for their opposition, including loss of property; construction of a new roadway when the current ones need repairs; the transformation of the area into suburbs, and increased traffic, among other issues.

The group is urging residents against the project to contact their county commissioners and county councilmembers plus local state senators and representatives and respectfully voice their opposition.

A number of people spoke out against the project at last week’s in-person open house meetings in Aurora and Vevay.