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New cameras will catch speeders in I-70 work zone
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Cars speeding on I-70 in the construction zone between the 95- and 105-mile markers in Hancock County near Greenfield will soon be getting tickets. A new pilot program, Indiana Safe Zones, will place cameras in the area to prevent speeding. Natalie Garrett, a spokesperson for the Indiana Department of Transportation, told News […]
I-69/I-465 interchange set to open next month on Indy’s southwest side
INDIANAPOLIS – The I-69 extension is almost complete. Next month, the new interchange at I-69 and I-465 will open on the southwest side of Indianapolis, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. It’s the sixth and final connection for the interstate extension between Evansville and Indianapolis. INDOT said initial work on the new interchange began […]
Allisonville Road closed for Nickel Plate Trail construction
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– Those who take Allisonville Road may have to find a detour route this week. Allisonville Road between Kessler Blvd and 62nd Street will be closed until at least Thursday so crews can remove old railroad ties as they continue building the Nickel Plate Trail. Leaders with the Indianapolis Department of Public Works say […]
On Track: I-69 Finish Line Project Update
Westbound I-465 between I-65 and I-70 will be reduced to one lane with 20-minute stops nightly from Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for bridge beam delivery and placement. This single-lane condition is expected to cause delays. Use an alternate route if possible.
Indy’s latest roundabout coming to Post Road and Raymond Street
INDIANAPOLIS – Preparations are underway for a new roundabout in Indianapolis. The city’s latest roundabout will be located at Post Road and Raymond Street, according to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works. DPW said the $2 million project includes federal funding; planning started five years ago. The roundabout...
Highway Segment Charges Electric Vehicles
Purdue University engineers and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are working to make it possible for electric vehicles ranging from tractor-trailers to passenger cars to wirelessly charge while driving on highways. Construction is in progress on a quarter-mile test bed on U.S. Highway 231/U.S. Highway 52 in West Lafayette...
IndyGo to hand out fare cards to ages 18 and younger
INDIANAPOLIS (WIHS) — IndyGo is gearing up for its annual Back to School Night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center in downtown Indianapolis. People 18 and younger can get cards for either full access to buses for students enrolled at specific schools. Additionally, students not enrolled at a participating high school […]
INDOT begins Mid-States Corridor Tier 2 Study
JASPER – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has given the Mid-States Corridor Project Team notice to proceed with the first Tier 2 Study. Work will begin in the Dubois County area to determine the final alignment and access plan for the improved highway connection. Work will begin in...
INDOT: Spring Mill Rd. bridge still impacted after semi-truck collision
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation recently provided an update surrounding work on the Spring Mill Rd. bridge over I-465 after a semi-truck collided with the bridge earlier this month. According to a post on social media from the Indiana Department of Transportation: East Central, officials said maintenance crews were able to […]
Column: Simple steps can prevent distracted driving
Driving a motor vehicle is a routine activity for many of us, so it can be tempting to multitask when behind the wheel. Yet driving while distracted can lead to costly — even deadly — results. Let’s start with a level set – what is distracted driving? It’s...
Zionsville Starkey Road Closes Tomorrow Morning For Tree Removal
The Town of Zionsville has announced that portions of Starkey Road will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24 for a few hours for tree removal. The town stated that Starkey Road will be closed at 6th Street in Zionsville for tree removal beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24. The closure is expected to last a few hours with the road being reopened by the afternoon tomorrow.
INDOT seeking public comment on I-65 changes
The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a project intended to bring improvements to I-65 on the southeast side of Indianapolis. A public hearing is scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. July 24 at Frederick Douglass SUPER School 19, 2020 Dawson St. The public will have the chance to...
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