INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today the launch of a temporary program to permit licensed food trucks to operate at rest area locations on Indiana interstate highways to provide food and beverage options for commercial truck drivers and motorists engaged in essential travel during the COVID-19 public …
Read More »INDOT begins statewide mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application
INDIANA — Contracted crews with the Indiana Department of Transportation are scheduled to begin mowing, litter pick-up and herbicide application later this month into early May as part of the agency’s multi-faceted roadside management program. Operations will take place throughout the spring and summer along Indiana’s more than 11,200 miles …
Read More »US 40 Project begins this week at the intersection with US 231
HENDRICKS AND PUTNAM COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an intersection improvement project begins this week on U.S. 40 at the intersection with U.S. 231. Watch for lane closures in this area. The contractor will add a dedicated right turn lane for northbound U.S. 231 to eastbound …
Read More »Governor Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Award More Than $126 million through Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 214 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $126.5 million in state matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative. “Hoosier communities are able to take on more needed road work and …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Signs Executive Order To Support and Expand EMS
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order to allow retired and inactive EMS professionals to join the fight against COVID-19. The executive order permits retired and inactive EMS professionals to provide supplemental health care services in Indiana during this public health emergency without reinstatement or approval …
Read More »Student pages visit Steuerwald at the Statehouse during 2020 session
Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) STATEHOUSE (April 7, 2020) – State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) recently welcomed student pages to the Statehouse during the 2020 Legislative Session: Sophia Angeles, from Brownsburg, attends Brownsburg High School;Reese Langhorne, from Indianapolis, attends Brownsburg High School;Jaylin Nugent, from Avon, attends Avon High School;Kaily Nugent, from Avon, …
Read More »INDOT project will improve bridge decks in Hendricks and Clay Counties
CLAY AND HENDRICKS COUNTIES, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an upcoming project to place thin deck overlays on several bridges in Clay and Hendricks Counties beginning on or after Monday, April 13. State Road 42 Bridge over Birch Creek located approximately one mile east of State Road …
Read More »Governor Issues New Stay at Home Order
INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today issued a new two-week Stay At Home order designed to limit interactions among Hoosiers to increase containment of COVID-19. As of today, 4,944 people have tested positive and 139 people have died from the disease. There are now positive tests in 89 of …
Read More »Indiana DOR Waiving Use Tax on Donated COVID-19 Supplies
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is taking steps to encourage the donation of medical supplies and other goods to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 6, 2020, Governor Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-02, declaring a public health disaster emergency in Indiana due to the coronavirus …
Read More »INDOT to close I-70 in both directions from North Split to I-465 for 30 days
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close I-70 Eastbound and Westbound for approximately 30 days in each direction. I-70 EB will close from the North Split to I-465 on April 13. All lanes and ramps will be closed for 30 days, scheduled to reopen on May 13. I-70 WB …
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