LAPORTE COUNTY, IN – Construction is set to begin on INDOT’s U.S. 35/Indiana Ave pavement replacement and utilities project from Boyd Blvd to State Road 2/Lincolnway.

U.S. 35 northbound will be reduced to one lane between Crescent Dr and Kingsbury Ave on or after Thursday, March 13 through late April for storm sewer installation.

Motorists should also expect single lane traffic with flaggers directing traffic on U.S. 35 between State Road 2 and Kingsbury Ave on an intermittent/as needed basis through late November. 

The first main phase of construction will begin with the reconstruction of the intersection of Kingsbury Ave, Woodlawn Dr and U.S. 35 later this spring. Work will then continue with pavement replacement on U.S. 35 between Woodlawn Dr and South Ave.

This contract was awarded to F. H. Paschen S N Nielsen & Associates LLC and includes road reconstruction and utility work.

INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

SOURCE: Indiana Department of Transportation

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HOWARD COUNTY, IN – On or after Thursday, March 13, contract crews will close lanes on State Road 931 for asphalt paving and median construction work in Kokomo. Crews will also complete guardrail and pipe replacements, and signal repairs.

Drivers can expect lane closures and possible flagging at intersections between the south junction of U.S. 31 and Markland Ave. for paving, and restrictions between State Road 26 and U.S. 35 for median construction through late June, weather permitting. 

Later this year, concrete pavement restoration is planned on U.S. 31 between the north and south junctions of S.R. 931, in addition to a structure replacement project approximately two miles south of State Road 18. Additional information about this work will be shared at a later date.

Motorists are reminded to slow down, avoid distractions, and use extra caution when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

SOURCE: Indiana Department of Transportation

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Shoulder strengthening work on the Revive I-70 corridor in Wayne County is expected to begin this week and last the next several weeks. The work is expected to begin overnight Tuesday, March 11. One lane of westbound I-70 is scheduled to close from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday, between U.S. 27 and west of the U.S. 35 interchange.

A single-lane restriction on eastbound I-70 from Round Barn Road to just east of U.S. 27 is expected overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (March 14 through March 16). The ramp from northbound U.S. 35 to eastbound I-70 and the ramp from eastbound I-70 to northbound U.S. 35 will also close during work in the area.

Crews will mill the existing shoulder and add new asphalt to strengthen the pavement to accommodate traffic during construction. Traffic will utilize part of the outside shoulder to maintain two lanes of traffic for most of the construction and give crews the necessary room to build new lanes of I-70. The additional travel lanes will be built using the existing inside shoulder.

The outside shoulder will be strengthened from west of U.S. 35 to the Ohio state line. The work from Round Barn Road to just east of U.S. 27 is expected to last about three weeks. Work will then shift to between U.S. 27 and the Ohio state line.

The remainder of the work will be completed during the overnight hours, and short-term single-lane restrictions will move with the location of work. Short-term ramp closures will also be needed.

Construction Speed Limit Now Active

The construction zone speed limit is now active on I-70. A reduced speed of 55 mph is in place for the duration of Revive I-70 work. Drivers should avoid distractions and observe the posted speed limit.

Anticipated schedules are subject to change based on weather and other factors.

About Revive I-70

Revive I-70 includes improvements to I-70 in Wayne County from west of Cambridge City to the Indiana/Ohio state line. The corridor is more than 20 miles long, and improvements are divided into three contracts for project delivery. The INDOT project is expected to reduce corridor congestion, improve traffic flow, and improve safety.

Find more information at ReviveI70.com and follow the project on Facebook and X.

SOURCE: Indiana Department of Transportation

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