Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) gathered today at the Clay County Courthouse with cities, towns, and counties from across west central Indiana receiving portions of the $207 million awarded through the Community Crossings matching grant program, a component of Governor Holcomb’s Next Level Roads program. “Year after year Indiana’s…
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a Public Information Meeting for a proposed construction project at the intersection of State Road 37 and Notestine Road. The proposed project would realign the intersection to help improve safety due to sight distance concerns. What: Public Information Meeting When: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 6…
The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a winter storm expected to impact the state starting overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories for all of Indiana. NWS is calling for rain transitioning to snow south of I-70, with higher snow totals…
The Indiana Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm expected to impact the state starting Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings for much of Indiana starting Thursday afternoon through at least Friday, depending upon location. Blizzard warnings have been issued for counties bordering Lake Michigan. NWS is…
LAWRENCE, Ind. – Earlier today Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Commissioner Mike Smith announced 229 Indiana cities, towns, and counties that received a combined $119.4 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings, a component of the Governor’s Next Level Roads program. “Modernizing and improving transportation infrastructure is a key component of…
STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the reopening of the Pigeon Creek Welcome Center in time for the holiday travel season. While the main facility opened again for use on Wednesday, November 23, the new private restroom facility will remain closed at this time. Drivers should also use caution in the…
Superload to Travel through Jay, Adams, Allen, DeKalb Counties FridaySlow-moving, oversize load to advance through Fort Wayne District NORTHEAST INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that Indiana Specialized Transport has been permitted to temporarily close portions of U.S. 27, U.S. 224, S.R. 101, S.R. 1 and U.S. 6 tomorrow, April 12, to accommodate…
The extreme fluctuation of temperatures dipping above and below freezing the past few weeks has created prime conditions for potholes on Indiana interstates, U.S. routes and state highways. To deal with potholes in the most aggressive and efficient manner, the Indiana Department of Transportation will be allowing crews through the state to close travel lanes…
The Indiana Department of Transportation is again accepting applications for Governor’s Summer Internships paying $11.30 per hour. The internships focus on many areas of study, including engineering, business, communications, finance, project management, and construction. INDOT is accepting resumes through Friday, Jan. 12 for more than 60 Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship positions at its offices…
Two recently completed major INDOT projects received national recognition at the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials Annual Meeting in Cleveland. INDOT’s Ohio River Bridges – East End Crossing and U.S. 31 Hamilton County projects received awards as part of the 10th annual America’s Transportation Awards competition. The Ohio River Bridges – East End…
Temperatures are forecasted to plummet below freezing later tonight, creating the likelihood for icy conditions as wet and melting precipitation refreezes. The National Weather Service has declared winter weather advisories for most Indiana counties. As of 4 p.m., the Indiana Department of Transportation plans a deployment of more than 600 yellow salt trucks over the…
Drivers often aren’t prepared for winter driving – especially early in the season – and forget to take it slow. The first snow events of the season typically bring higher rates of crashes and slide-offs as motorists get re-accustomed to driving in winter weather. • Reduce speeds. Remember, “ice and snow, take it slow.” Nobody…
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, September 7, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications,…
