Cr17 Corridor

Elkhart County has been actively developing the County Road 17 (CR 17) corridor for more
than ten years, with the concept having originated more than twenty years ago. The goal
is to construct a direct north/south link for traffic, providing a straight route to the I-80/90
Toll Road and the industrial areas, avoiding the urban areas on SR 19 and SR 15. To
accomplish this goal, Elkhart County has divided the project into 4 phases. Phase 1 (CR18
to CR28) was completed 2005. Phase 2 (CR 28 to CR 38) has been split into 3 individual
phases (Phase 2A, 2B and 2C) due to funding. Phase 2B construction has begun and will
be complete in 2010. Phase 2A construction will begin in 2010 and Phase 2C is awaiting
funding. In September 2009, Elkhart County applied for a Tiger Grant to help fund the rest
of Phase 2. Phase 3 (CR 38 to CR 142) and Phase 4 (CR 142 to US 6) of the CR 17 corridor
are still in the planning stages of development.

The maps below provide an overview of the project and phasing. Click the map to enlarge.