Sept. 17, 2008, groundbreaking held in Lakeville, Ind.
Breaking ground are: Mike McPhillips, INDOT Deputy Commissioner; State Representative Jackie Walorski; Governor Mitch Daniels and Jon Letherman, President of the US 31 Coalition.
Governor Mitch Daniels addresses the crowd at the groundbreaking.
Governor Daniels and Representative Walorski present the family of the late Representative Richard Mangus with a gift that honors his dedication to serving the residents of north central Indiana.
Representative Walorski addresses the crowd, paying tribute to the late Representative Mangus and thanking the governor for bringing the new freeway to the area.
US 31 Coalition President Jon Letherman tells the crowd that for decades, he has envisioned an upgraded US 31 serving residents of north central Indiana .
