Contracted crews with the Indiana Department of Transportation began operations this week with mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application in the roadside management program.
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Road Closure Planned on State Road 8 for Projects
Indiana Department of Transportation crews will be working on a bridge structure and pipe lining project that will close a portion of State Road 8 east of LaCrosse for two weeks.
Continue readingINDOT to Host Virtual Job Fair
Over 1,000 construction and construction-related job openings will be highlighted in an upcoming Virtual Job Fair hosted by the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Continue readingINDOT Commissioner Addresses Travel Impact, Revenue
INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness addressed travel impacts and revenue issues in a Friday press conference at the Statehouse as residents stay home during a governor’s order in response to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingState Senator Backs Resolution Intended to Memorialize Fallen Pulaski County Deputy
The Indiana Department of Transportation was recently urged to memorialize fallen Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy Shadron Kiley “Shad” Bassett by naming a stretch of State Road 39 in his honor.
Continue readingNJ Officials to Hear Back About Grant Funding for Sidewalk Project Next Year
An update over the proposed State Road 10 sidewalk project in the Town of North Judson was provided when Town Council members met last Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Accept Bid for Community Crossings Project
Four bids were opened by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night for the next INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant project.
Continue readingPersonal Tragedy Inspires Local High Schooler to Prompt Fellow Students to Speak Up about Hazardous Intersection
A sixteen year old South Central student is using her own personal tragedy to help draw attention to safety concerns at a hazardous intersection near the school.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Updated on Community Crossings Funding and Projects
Bids will be opened for the hot mix asphalt resurfacing project on County Road 50 S. from State Road 39 to the Knox City Limits during the Starke County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. The county was awarded $731,580 in Community Crossings Matching Grant funding for the work in the latest grant round.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Approve Fiduciary Letter Related to SR 10 Sidewalk Project
The North Judson Town Council provided unanimous approval for a document related to the proposed sidewalk project on State Road 10 when members met Monday night.
Continue readingINDOT Conducts Second Review of Knox Intersection
A highly traveled intersection in Knox went under a second review by INDOT officials.
Continue readingPublic Information on Culver Stellar INDOT Projects This Week
The Town of Culver invites residents to a public information session on the three INDOT projects within the town’s Stellar Communities Designation plans.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Informed of Advantages of Starting Community Crossings Designs Now
The North Judson Town Council recently signed off on beginning the design phase for the next round of INDOT’s Community Crossings Grant.
Continue readingTown of North Judson to Receive INDOT Grant for Sign Replacement Project
All the street signage within the Town of North Judson will be replaced with newer, safer signs and posts.
Continue readingWinamac Clerk-Treasurer Presents Items Related to Downtown Lighting and Sidewalk Upgrades
Winamac Town Council members approved a few different items related to the proposed downtown lighting and sidewalk upgrades when they met this week.
Continue readingTown of North Judson Submits Community Crossings Matching Grant Application
The Community Crossings Matching Grant application for the Town of North Judson was recently submitted to INDOT for consideration.
Continue readingChip Sealing Project to Begin Monday on State Road 39
Crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation announce that chip sealing operations will begin today on State Road 39 from U.S. 30 to State Road 8.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Updates Commissioners on Concerns
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler updated the county commissioners on a few concerns that have been addressed in previous meetings.
Continue readingRecord Number of Travelers Anticipated Over Independence Day Weekend
A record number of drivers are expected to hit the road this Independence Day.
According to AAA projections, approximately 49 million people will be traveling for the four-day holiday weekend. Of those travelers, more than 41 million will be making their journey by vehicle.
Continue readingU.S. 35 Paving Project Planned
U.S. 35 from U.S. 30 south to Knox will get a facelift in an upcoming milling and paving project.
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