INDOT plans public hearing for Benton County intersection
The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a Nov. 19 public hearing on a proposed redesign of the U.S. 52 and Indiana 55 intersection in Benton County aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of crashes. The hearing will give residents an opportunity to learn about the proposed reduced conflict intersection and provide feedback, according to a community announcement. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at Benton Central Jr./Sr. High School, 4241 E. County Road 300 S., Oxford. A project presentation will begin at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by an in-person comment session. Attendees should enter through the school's main entrance. The project calls for a reduced conflict intersection, also known as an RCI, at U.S. 52 and Indiana 55. The purpose is to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes at the intersection, according to the announcement. Project documents and meeting materials will be available after the hearing at bit.ly/4z1IrDg . How to review the project and submit comments Printed copies of the project documents are available at the INDOT West Central District Office, 41 W. 300 N., Crawfordsville, and the United Consulting office, 8440 Allison Pointe Blvd., Suite 200, Indianapolis. Residents may provide comments in person
