released in late 2020 or early 2021. Subject to the availability of funding, construction on the bridge approaches may begin in 2022. Management of the bridge's construction and operations is still under discussion. One option is for INDOT and the KYTC to jointly manage construction and operation of the bridge. Also being discussed is the formation of a bi-state bridge authority to oversee the construction and operations of the I-69 ORX. Funding proposed Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear had proposed $267 million in funding for the bridge: $77 million from 2020 to 2022 and the rest from 2023 to 2026. A portion of the approach roadways would be built: from Kentucky Route 425 or the Henderson Bypass to US 60. The Kentucky General Assembly approved $37 million in Fiscal Years 2020 through 2022 for design, right-of-way, utility relocation, and initial construction between KY-425 and US-60, which includes reconfiguring the US-41 interchange with the Audubon Parkway. The approved amount is much less than what was originally proposed due to budget shortfalls stemming from the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Kentucky's enacted six Year Road Plan includes $190 million for construction between KY-425 and US-60 in Fiscal Years 2023 through 2026, as well as $73.4 million to advance work on the bridge itself ($50 million in FY-2023 to complete the design, and 43.4 million in FY-2025 and 2026 for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation). On May 14, 2020, the Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization approved an additional $15 million that will enable INDOT and KYTC to complete environmental studies and begin preliminary design. Additionally, Indiana has programmed $4 million in FY 2020-2022 to acquire right-of-way for the northern approach to the bridge. On June 11, 2021, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced his state has committed an additional $200 million to complete design and construction of the Indiana approach to the I-69 Ohio River Bridge, including a new high-speed interchange with the existing I-69 east of Evansville, and 1.5 miles of new freeway to the Kentucky state line (which lies about a half-mile (0.8 km) to the north of the Ohio River in the area due to changes in the river's course over time). Tolls are expected to cover between $250 million and $500 million of the bridge's construction cost, depending on the alternative selected. Controversy over the future of the US 41 bridges A major sticking point that has slowed