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NWI RDA Issues RFQ for Engineering Services for US 12 Scenic Byway Study

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) invites qualified firms or teams to submit statements of qualifications to provide transportation, civil, and multimodal engineering services for the US 12 Scenic Byway Technical Study, to be completed by December 1, 2027. The selected engineering consultant will join an RDA-led consultant team preparing a coordinated regional framework for U.S. 12 in Lake and Porter Counties that advances lakefront access, tourism, safety, mobility, environmental stewardship, and corridor revitalization across Northwest Indiana. The study will implement the vision and recommendations of the RDA Comprehensive Strategic Plan by producing a Corridor Management Plan, an Indiana Dunes State Park Access Study, and a prioritized implementation program. The work will support an Indiana Byway Program application, position the corridor for a potential future National Scenic Byway nomination, and prepare high-priority projects for grant and capital funding, a news release said. Here is a link for more information on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Porter County, IN · 4d
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Howard County Prosecutor McCann Warns Drivers: No License, No Insurance, No Excuses

Howard County Prosecutor Mark A. McCann is warning motorists that driving without a valid driver’s license or without the insurance Indiana law requires can lead to heavy fines, long license suspensions and jail for repeat offenders. Unlicensed drivers who injure or kill someone face felony charges. “Every driver on...

Howard County, IN · 8d
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Westfield hires firm to review Costco traffic impact

The City of Westfield has commissioned engineering firm American Structurepoint to review traffic impact information submitted by Costco, which has proposed a new warehouse at 191st Street near U.S. 31. The review, approved Oct. 28 by the city’s Board of Public Works, also will look into the 191st Street corridor...

Westfield, IN · 7d
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Gas Prices Steady in Area, Higher Year over Year

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Sunday stood at $3.82 a gallon– 35¢ lower than Sunday’s national average of $4.17 per gallon. It is still 90¢ higher than a year ago. In Vincennes, steady is the word for prices, with gas in many spots selling below 3-60 a gallon.

Indiana · 4d

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Indiana to receive $46M in federal safety grants, including railway project in New Haven

ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WPTA) - Republican Sen. Jim Banks applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of three federal safety grants for Indiana. The grants total $46,268,800 through the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) and Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) programs. In a letter of support for all...

Indiana · 6d

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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Saturday)

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Saturday stood at $3.84 a gallon, 3¢ lower than Friday and 34¢ lower than Saturday’s national average of $4.18 per gallon. It was also 18¢ lower than a week ago, 1¢ higher than...

Indiana · 6d

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The City of Frankfort Awarded State CCMG Grant to Support Major Roadway Projects in 2027

The City of Frankfort is set to deliver a major upgrade to its local infrastructure after securing $447,591.00 through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program for the 2027 funding cycle. Combined with local matching funds, this award unlocks nearly $900,000 in total funding to transform the potential of 13 targeted roadway projects across the city including essential ADA sidewalk approach upgrades.

Frankfort, IN · 7d

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INDOT expands green "Guardian Angel" lights for worker safety

INDIANA (WSBT) — INDOT is expanding its project greenlight safety initiative in our area. It aims to make sure highway workers can be seen on the road when working in low visibility conditions. Along with standard high visibility vest and equipment the crews wear. Workers can wear a "guardian...

Indiana · 7d

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After Two Fatal Motorcycle Crashes, Lafayette Riders Push for Safety Changes at Intersection

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Following two fatal motorcycle crashes at the intersection of U.S. 231 and Veterans Memorial Parkway, local motorcyclists are calling for safety improvements, and state transportation officials have reportedly begun making changes. Ashley Ray died in a crash at the intersection on June 9, 2026. Just...

Lafayette, IN · 9d

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INDOT deploys green lights to increase worker visibility

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – As daylight hours decrease, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds drivers to stay alert for road crews. One way INDOT continues to increase awareness of workers in low-light or low visibility conditions is through Project Greenlight, a program to equip highway workers with safety lights. “Crews are operating in darker […]

Indiana · 7d

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Indiana Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Fix Cars Before Snow

From Indianapolis to South Bend and Fort Wayne, five car problems could leave drivers stranded.

Indiana · 7d

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INDOT deploys Project Greenlight to protect road crews

FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — With daylight hours decreasing, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert for road crews. INDOT has deployed Project Greenlight to increase awareness of workers in low-light or low visibility conditions. This program equips highway workers with Guardian Angel safety lights. “Crews are operating in darker conditions […]

Indiana · 7d

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Level Up 31 construction nearing end of Phase 3

CARMEL, Ind. – If you make the commute from Indianapolis to Carmel regularly, you know the roadwork pains connecting I-465 to US-31. It’s been over a year since the Indiana Department of Transportation began working on the Level Up 31 project. The goal is to create smoother and less congested merges from 465 to northbound […]

Carmel, IN · 10d

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Howard County Prosecutor McCann Warns Drivers: No License, No Insurance, No Excuses

Howard County Prosecutor Mark A. McCann is warning motorists that driving without a valid driver’s license or without the insurance Indiana law requires can lead to heavy fines, long license suspensions and jail for repeat offenders. Unlicensed drivers who injure or kill someone face felony charges. “Every driver on...

Howard County, IN · 8d

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NS Wraps Six Major Projects in 26 Hours

NEWS Freight Passenger Track Construction Track Maintenance Safety Bridges/Tunnels Grade Crossings. Three bridge replacements in Indiana and Kentucky. Track and ballast renewal through the English Tunnel in Indiana. New track installation in Bretzville, Ind., supporting an automated railcar inspection portal planned for 2027. Upgrades to a rail junction supporting train movements at Portland Avenue in Louisville, Ky. All six projects were completed during a recent 26-hour maintenance window on Norfolk Southern’s (NS) W Line, which supports intermodal and automotive traffic between Midwest and Southeast markets.

Louisville, KY · 9d

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INDOT Launches Project Greenlight to Help Protect Road Workers

As daylight hours decrease, the Indiana Department of Transportation reminds drivers to stay alert for road crews. One way INDOT continues to increase awareness of workers in low-light or low visibility conditions is through Project Greenlight, a program to equip highway workers with Guardian Angel safety lights. “Crews are operating...

Indiana · 7d

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Indiana Gas/Diesel & EV Prices (Friday)

The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday stood at $3.87 a gallon, 2¢ lower than Thursday and 33¢ lower than Friday’s national average of $4.20 per gallon. It was also 11¢ lower than a week ago, 4¢ higher than...

Indiana · 7d

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Daily closures planned on State Road 22 in Howard County

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces daily weekday closures are planned on State Road 22 over Wildcat Creek in Howard County. Beginning on or after Monday, November 2, S.R. 22 will close at the bridge over Wildcat Creek on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews are clearing out log jams under the bridge. Work is expected to take two weeks, weather permitting.

Howard County, IN · 10d

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Westfield schools appoint new transportation administrator

Westfield Washington Schools has appointed Taylor Gee as the district’s new assistant director of transportation. Gee joins the district with experience in school transportation operations, staff leadership, student support and family communication, according to a news release. She most recently served as transportation manager for Washington Township school district, where she helped oversee transportation services for more than 11,000 students and supervised a team of 113 employees, including drivers, assistants and office staff.

Westfield, IN · 8d