Bridge work on State Road 10 will mean reduced speed limits and lane restrictions east of North Judson starting Monday.
Continue readingState Road 10 Bridge Project to Impact Traffic East of North Judson Starting Monday
River Access Improvements, Koontz Lake Dam Area Mowing Discussed by Starke County Park Board
While a Stellar Community designation could bring upgrades to the Bass Lake Beach area, there might also be major improvements to recreational facilities throughout Starke County.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Freeway Project Failing to Generate Support from INDOT
Interest in upgrading U.S. 30 to freeway standards doesn’t appear to be as high as previously thought, and that’s drawing frustration from Hamlet officials. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the town council Wednesday that the Indiana Department of Transportation is looking at other projects now and doesn’t appear interested in U.S. 30.
Continue readingINDOT to Suspend Road Work for Memorial Day Travel
Most road work will be suspended over the Memorial Day weekend, but a few restrictions and reduced speed limits will remain in place, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Take Preliminary Steps to Address Proposed Lighting and Sidewalk Upgrades
While the construction phase of Winamac’s lighting and sidewalk upgrade project is still a couple of years away, officials are already taking steps to address Indiana Department of Transportation requirements.
Continue readingUncertainty with U.S. 30 Plans Draws Concerns from Hamlet Council President
Uncertainty about the future of U.S. 30 is making it hard for Hamlet to attract businesses, according to Town Council President Dave Kesvormas. During last week’s meeting, he said that local officials have been told that INDOT wants to upgrade U.S. 30 to freeway standards, but now, they’re hearing proposals for a J-turn intersection at State Road 39.
Continue readingHigh Water Prompts Road Closures
As water levels continue to rise, Highway Department crews work to monitor the depth of water on roadways.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Defer Decision on Letter of Support for Panhandle Pathway Extension
The Pulaski County Commissioners aren’t ready to give a letter of support for efforts to obtain grant funding to extend the Panhandle Pathway. Plans call for the extension of the trail south to France Park and north to the Tippecanoe River State Park. A later phase would continue the Pathway north from there, to meet the North Judson Erie Trail near Bass Station.
Continue readingState Road 14 to Close in Fulton County for Culvert Replacement
Those driving to Rochester may have to find another route for the next several weeks. Starting today, State Road 14 will be closed in Fulton County between County Roads 600 West and 500 West.
Continue readingPulaski County, Hamlet Among Recipients of Winter 2019 Community Crossings Matching Grants
Pulaski County and Hamlet are getting hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding for road improvements. The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the recipients of the winter round of Community Crossings matching grants.
Continue readingINDOT Rep Discusses SR 14 Resurfacing with Winamac Town Council
Winamac Town Council members received a presentation from a representative with the Indiana Department of Transportation when they met Monday night.
INDOT Project Manager Tim Hoffa told members about how the agency is working to improve their connection with local municipalities.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Open Second Round of Bids for Community Crossings Projects
A second round of bidding has resulted in some slightly lower prices for planned paving work in Pulaski County. Plans call for hot mix asphalt work on County Road 550 South west of State Road 39 and County Road 600 South from State Road 119 to Base Road. The county is applying for a Community Crossings grant, to cover 75 percent of the cost.
Continue readingLa Porte City Bridge Project to Begin Monday
The bridge on U.S. 35 in downtown La Porte will be under construction beginning on Monday, March 4.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Creates Budget Line Item for Upcoming Bridge Replacement
The Pulaski County Council has begun making funding arrangements for an upcoming bridge replacement. The bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced in the next year or two, according to Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff. “We lowered the weight limit on it last year,” he told council members this month. “It needs to be replaced. Heaven forbid if something happens to that bridge, you know how much traffic’s through that area.”
Continue readingPulaski County Has to Rebid Paving Projects to Qualify for Community Crossings Grant
The Pulaski County Highway Department will have to redo the bid process for this year’s Community Crossings projects. Last month, the county commissioners awarded a $1.18 million bid to Town & Country Paving for work on County Road 550 South west of State Road 39 and County Road 600 South from State Road 119 to Base Road.
Continue readingTown of Hamlet Seeking Bids for Updated Railroad Street Project
Plans for Hamlet’s Railroad Street project appear to be back on track. The town council Wednesday directed Engineer Lee Nagai to seek updated bids for the work, as part of a planned Community Crossings project. Council members decided to remove sidewalk improvements from the project scope, but keep in a possible storm drain extension as a potential option.
Continue readingPlanning Underway for Bridge Replacement on Pulaski County Road 400 East
The 60-year-old bridge on Pulaski County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced. The county commissioners Tuesday approved contracts to allow Jeff Larrison with United Consulting to begin working on the design. “We’ve been looking at this since August of 2017,” Larrison told the commissioners. “This bridge is way up on your priority list.”
Continue readingStarke County to Apply for Another Round of Community Crossings Grants
The Indiana Department of Transportation opened the first round of the 2019 Community Crossings Grants and Starke County will be submitting more projects for consideration.
Continue readingCulver Moving Ahead with Stellar Communities Projects
Plans for the Lake Maxinkuckee Bike and Walking Trail and other Stellar Community projects are moving ahead in the Town of Culver. Town Manager Jonathan Leist told the town council Tuesday that the first quarterly update meetings on the three INDOT-funded projects were held last week. Those include the Lake Maxinkuckee Trail, West Jefferson Gateway, and State Road 10 sidewalks.
Continue readingSlick Roads Cause Multiple Slide Offs In Starke County, Motorists Reminded to Drive Cautiously
Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious driving, as this morning’s conditions led to multiple vehicles sliding off the road.
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