U.S. 35 from U.S. 30 south to Knox will get a facelift in an upcoming milling and paving project.
Continue readingU.S. 35 Paving Project Planned
Culver Town Council Moves Forward with State Road 10 Sidewalk Project
The Culver Town Council members continue to work toward a sidewalk project on State Road 10 as outlined as a Stellar Communities designated project.
Continue readingUPDATED: Police Investigating Accident on State Road 8 in Starke County
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a semi-rollover accident on State Road 8 at Range Road.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent to Address Concerns with INDOT
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler highlighted some concerns to the county commissioners that he hopes to address with INDOT officials.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent, Surveyor to Look into Drainage Issues
The recent rain events caused issues on several Starke County roads and Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler and Surveyor Bill Crase are working to alleviate those problems.
Continue readingINDOT to Start SR 23 Resurfacing Project in Starke County on Wednesday
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will start a resurfacing project on State Road 23 on Wednesday, June 5th.
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 readingINDOT Announces Monday Road Closure for SR 14
A portion of State Road 14 in Pulaski County will be temporarily closed on Monday, May 6th.
Continue readingINDOT’s Trash Bash to Begin April 15
The annual Trash Bash! event hosted by Indiana Department of Transportation is set between April 15 through April 30.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Two Proposals from Fleis and VandenBrink
North Judson Town Council members reviewed two separate proposals from the engineering firm Fleis and VandenBrink (V&F) when they met Monday night.
Continue readingWinamac Councilman Addresses Traffic Light Concerns During INDOT Presentation
Seemingly faulty traffic lights were brought up at last Monday’s Winamac Town Council meeting during a presentation provided by an Indiana Department of Transportation representative.
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 readingTown of Culver Awarded Construction Grant for Walking, Biking Trail
Officials with the Town of Culver recently learned they are the recipients of a grant that will cover construction costs for the third phase of the Lake Maxinkuckee Walking and Biking Trail.
Continue readingFunding for Winamac Lighting Project May be Coming in Sooner Than Expected
Winamac officials recently learned that the Town may be receiving a lighting grant sooner than they expected.
When the council met for their regular session last Monday, Town Manager Brad Zellers told them he received word that the lighting grant they applied for through INDOT could be available to them as soon as this fall.
Continue readingINDOT Advises Drivers to Stay Off Roads When the Anticipated Severe Weather Strikes
Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation are warning drivers of potentially hazardous road conditions lasting Tuesday evening through Thursday evening.
Due to high winds and the challenges that historically low wind chills will present to plow crews in clearing roadways, officials are strongly advising Hoosier motorists to stay off the roads through Thursday, if possible.
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.
Continue readingISP Releases Investigation Information from Fatal Crash Involving School Bus
Following several hours of investigation, the Indiana State Police have released additional information about the fatal accident involving an Eastern Pulaski Community School bus that occurred on U.S. 31 Wednesday morning. The collision reportedly claimed the life of a teenage boy.
At the time of the crash, the bus was occupied by 38 eighth grade students and three chaperones that were on the way to see a Christmas musical in Warsaw. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Discusses Community Crossings Projects with City Council Members
The City of Knox was awarded $346,138.07 in the most recent round of INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
When City Council members met earlier this month, Mayor Dennis Estok indicated they were fortunate to be a recipient this year since about 444 communities applied and only 283 were awarded funds. Continue reading
Illegally Placed Campaign Signs Will be Removed
Any illegally placed campaign signs in the Town of Culver will be removed if there are complaints received.
Safety Concerns Addressed at U.S. 30 Work Site But Hamlet Officials Remain Out of Loop
Hamlet officials hope a U.S. 30 construction project will wrap up soon. Following a spike in accidents, Town Council President Dave Kesvormas urged INDOT to address safety concerns in the work zone.
