INDOT East Central

Beginning on or after Monday, November 2, construction will shift in Wilkinson, with State Road 109 closed between E Street and F Street. Crews will perform full-depth reconstruction, which is expected to take two weeks. Learn more: bit.ly/4iu1xMb

Last week, the @USDOTFRA announced more than $75 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant funds to invest in freight and passenger rail projects across Indiana. Seven projects were selected statewide. View the list: bit.ly/4zhjkNS

Don’t let bad decisions haunt you – slow down and move over for road crews. One way INDOT continues to increase awareness of workers is through Project Greenlight, a program to equip highway workers with Guardian Angel safety lights. Learn more: bit.ly/47G9wAN

Beginning on or after Thursday, October 29, the left lane of I-465 westbound will be closed from Keystone Avenue to U.S. 31 between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on the north side of Marion County. Crews are removing temporary barrier wall in the median shoulder.

Earlier today, @GovBraun joined INDOT to award nearly $110M in state matching funds to 346 communities across the state through Community Crossings. That included more than $18M to 57 communities in the East Central District! Read more here: bit.ly/3W8FZNG

NEW SCHEDULE: Overnight lane and ramp closures planned this week on I-70 in downtown Indianapolis. Learn more: bit.ly/4eTt6gE

Tomorrow (Wednesday, October 28) the Mt. Comfort Road ramps to I-70 westbound will be closed from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Hancock County. Two lanes of I-70 westbound will also be closed between Mt. Comfort Road and Post Road. INDOT maintenance crews are paving in the area.

Beginning on or after Monday, November 2, daily closures are planned on S.R. 22 over Wildcat Creek near Burlington to clear log jams under the bridge. Weekday closures are planned between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and are expected to last two weeks. Learn more: bit.ly/4yTLnC0

Beginning on or after Wednesday, November 4, State Road 3 will close between State Road 38 and Indiana Avenue for resurfacing in New Castle. The road is expected to be closed for one month, weather permitting. Learn more: bit.ly/4zaQkHg

The I-70 westbound rest area is set to reopen this week in Hancock County. Learn more: bit.ly/4z2GzKF

Weekend lane and ramp closures are planned on I-70 for pavement patching in downtown Indianapolis. For the full list of closures and restrictions, visit bit.ly/4soCX3R

Good news in Jay County ✅ The State Road 1 bridge over Haines Creek just north of Pennville reopened this morning, a week ahead of schedule. The bridge closed in mid-September for a bridge deck overlay.

Things are really starting to *round* into shape in Lapel (insert the two old muppets guys laughing in the balcony) Take a look at the progress on the roundabout at State Road 32 and Main Street/C.R. 925 in Lapel. The intersection is expected to reopen at the end of October.

SCHEDULE UPDATE: To reduce the number of nightly closures needed for paving at the State Road 28 interchange with U.S. 31, crews will now close both legs of the S.R. 28 roundabout and all U.S. 31 on/off ramps at the same time. View the updated schedule: bit.ly/4Bbc1IG

Plowing at a whole new magnitude. Introducing the Magna Wing Plow, new to the INDOT East Central District this winter. The Magna Wing will allow crews to plow two lanes at once, reducing the amount of time it takes to clear snow and ice from roadways.

On or after Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22 I-65 northbound will be reduced to one lane from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in downtown Indianapolis. Crews are working on slope and erosion repairs between Michigan Street and St. Clair Street

You can help shape IN-ACT, INDOT’s first Active Transportation Plan, at Ball State this week! What better place than the scramble light to share your experiences with walking, biking, and other travel. Come highlight the goals that matter most. More: bit.ly/INACTPlan

Weekend lane and ramp closures are planned on I-70 for pavement repairs in downtown Indianapolis. Learn more: bit.ly/4irYZ26

Beginning on or after Monday, October 19, two lanes of I-70 eastbound and westbound will be closed between Post Road and Mt. Comfort Road for pavement patching on the east side of Indianapolis. Closures between 9 p.m. and noon will be in place for approximately one week

It's National School Bus Safety Week 🚍 As a reminder, a school bus with its stop-arm out and flashing lights means STOP🛑 — kids are crossing! It's not a suggestion, it's the law