INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced that the agency is accepting applications for matching funds for shovel-ready local construction projects through Community Crossings, the state’s local road and bridge matching grant program. Since 2016, the state has awarded $300 million in state funds to support … Read More
SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing to provide an opportunity to comment on preliminary design plans for a roundabout at the US 6 and SR 13 (west junction) and CR 33 intersection north of Syracuse. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. … Read More
FULTON — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that chip seal preservation is scheduled to begin next week on various roadways in Fulton, Miami and Wabash counties. INDOT maintenance crews are expected to begin on or after Wednesday, Aug. 1, weather permitting. Roadways to be chip sealed, in … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — With the month of May comes warmer weather across Indiana. INDOT reminds motorists that although these conditions invite motorists to roll down vehicle windows, it is against the law to litter by throwing trash out of vehicles. INDOT has several beautification initiatives to help keep Indiana … Read More
WARSAW — For residents of Warsaw and travelers commuting in the town, north and south-moving trains can pose challenges far beyond just a delay in getting to a final destination. A Norfolk Southern train traveling between Anderson and Goshen has the potential of block all eight streets at … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that the agency’s annual Trash Bash! will take place Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15. Trash Bash! brings INDOT crews together with volunteers to beautify the state’s roadside areas by cleaning trash and debris. On average, INDOT invests about … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Three local areas will receive federal transportation funding for local road and bridge improvements. Kosciusko County will receive $637,100.47 for a bridge project at South Hand Street over Walnut Creek. Nappanee will receive $2,330,400 for a project involving Woodview Drive from North Main Street (SR 19) … Read More
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced the launch of INDOT4U, a new model for customer service that makes it easier than ever for customers to contact the agency and get questions answered and problems resolved. With a statewide customer service center in place, motorists … Read More
ELKHART COUNTY — A roundabout proposed for US 6 and SR 13, north of Syracuse, is now a planned project and has been placed in the five-year road construction plan, “NextLevel Indiana.” The project is currently in the preliminary design phase with construction to take place in 2020. … Read More
ELKHART COUNTY — A roundabout at the intersection of US 6 and SR 13, north of Syracuse, is in the works by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Internal discussions on reducing the number of accidents at this intersection have resulted in the roundabout as the preferred alternative. The … Read More
CLAYPOOL — Several months ago I was driving south of Warsaw on SR 15 up and down the gently rolling hills near Claypool. I noticed an old barn sitting fairly close to the road.
Read MoreWARSAW — Nothing is going to happen over night. It may take years, but the potential to have passenger rail service return to Warsaw and Kosciusko County is a step closer to reality. “It’s exciting for the community if it gets to the point it becomes a reality,” … Read More
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation is recommending that residents along state and U.S. highways make good use of the warmer temperatures to prepare their mailboxes for our next winter blast. Snow and ice removal is INDOT’s number one priority in the winter months. INDOT’s yellow plow … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee held its last meeting of the year Monday night, Nov. 21. Megan McClellan, executive director, reported several donations specified for the Phil Hartley Fund. Committee Chair Erick Leffler asked if those donations could be counted toward the Laudeman Foundation match. The Laudeman Foundation … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County is among the 121 northern Indiana communities to receive road and bridge funding from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Combined, the communities are receiving $51 million through the State’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. Kosciusko County accepted the award for $997,028 today, Thursday, Aug. 25. Members of the … Read More
ELKHART COUNTY — INDOT contractors, Walsh and Kelly Inc., are planning several traffic shifts as work continues on the added travel lane project at C.R. 52 in Nappanee. Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, weather pending, the center lane of S.R. 19 at C.R. 52 will be closed, with traffic … Read More
