Indianapolis, IN – Friday morning, just after 1:00 a.m., troopers were called to a single vehicle crash on I-465 northbound at the 11 mile-marker. When the first trooper arrived he found the driver entrapped in the wreckage and unresponsive. The Indianapolis Fire Department and EMS responded to the crash. Despite life …
Read More »Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State …
Read More »Modern Rockville Road Feedback Prioritizes Safety and Congestion Solutions
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 6, 2020) – The Modern Rockville Road project team recently asked the public to identify top priorities for the roadway. Respondents to the June questionnaire were asked about possible congestion and safety solutions. Adding traffic capacity and maintaining pavement were top items identified. Click here to find a …
Read More »Hendricks Power Members Elect New Board Member
Avon, IN — Hendricks Power Cooperative hosted its 84th Annual Meeting on Thursday, July 23rd at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds, with the board of directors’ election voting taking place from July 20th to July 23rd. Members were informed of cooperative business updates, including new practices due to COVID-19, patronage …
Read More »Traffic pattern changes upcoming on US 231 under I-70
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces traffic on U.S. 231 under I-70 will be down to one 14’ lane in each direction beginning Monday, August 10, weather permitting. This is scheduled to last through November 20.There will also be overnight closures on U.S. 231 in both directions …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces expanded peer recovery options for Hoosiers with mental health issues and substance use disorders
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to expand access to trained peer support recovery professionals through the Indiana Recovery Network. Peer supports are trained professionals with personal experience with mental health …
Read More »Virtual Project Office Launches for North Split Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation, in partnership with engineering firm, HNTB, has introduced a virtual project office for the I-65/I-70 North Split Reconstruction Project in downtown Indianapolis. The interactive online platform represents the first-ever virtual project office implemented by INDOT, and the innovative approach allows users to stay engaged …
Read More »$1.1 Million in Fines Approved for NIPSCO Pipeline Safety Violations
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (Commission) issued an Order today in Cause No. 44970 S2 approving $1,110,000 in civil penalties for Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC (NIPSCO) for pipeline safety violations occurring in 2018. These violations are related to NIPSCO’s failure to locate or mark its pipelines …
Read More »New grant program to help Indiana Main Street organizations
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 5, 2020) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today launched Taking Care of Main Street, a new program to provide operational support for Indiana Main Street programs. “Downtowns are the heartbeats of our rural communities, and we recognize the significant …
Read More »Town of Avon Economic Development Department Launches New Website
August 5, 2020: The Town of Avon Economic Development Department recently launched a powerful new website, which can be seen here. The purpose of the organization is to help grow jobs and investment in Avon, Indiana. According to John Taylor, the town’s economic development director, “This exciting new website is carefully designed …
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