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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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Near south side road construction project facing multi-month delay

INDIANAPOLIS — The first phase of a multi-year effort to fix up Madison Avenue and establish a first-of-its-kind trail is on hold. What was scheduled to be completed at the end of this year is now on track to wrap up mid-2027. Kyle Bloyd, Department of Public Works Indy chief communications officer, said the delay […]

Indianapolis, IN · 8d

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Indiana Expands Green Light Initiative for Highway Workers

About 1,100 wearable safety lights have been distributed statewide to improve crews’ visibility at night and in poor weather. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is expanding a worker safety initiative that uses flashing green lights to make highway crews more visible to motorists during nighttime operations and other low-visibility conditions.

Indiana · 3d

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Federal funding awarded for overpass

The City of Crawfordsville has been awarded funding for the Market Street rail overpass by the Federal Railroad Administration under the Rail Crossing Elimination Grant Program. The awarded funding provides up to $35,300,800 for Market Street Railroad Crossing Elimination final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction, and will eliminate the at-grade...

Crawfordsville, IN · 4d

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Big drop in Indiana gas prices

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 19.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.80/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 3.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 91.1 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.281 per gallon.

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INDOT: Roadway reopened after I-65 semi crash south of downtown Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — A portion of I-65 northbound in Marion County was closed for approximately three hours due to a reported crash involving semi-trucks. The roadway has since reopened. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, all lanes of I-65 northbound were closed as of 1:48 p.m. on Tuesday near the 109-mile marker due to the […]

Indianapolis, IN · 3d

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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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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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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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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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Blue Line construction chokes business at west-side restaurant

INDIANAPOLIS — A west-side restaurant is losing customers as Blue Line construction sits directly outside its front door, and the owner says the road looks closed even though the business is still open. The Jollof Buka on West Washington Street has seen sales fall sharply since construction moved in front of the building. Detour signs […]

Indianapolis, IN · 8d

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I-465 reopens on east side after semi fire

INDIANAPOLIS — A semi fire closed part of I-465 on the east side for several hours on Friday. The issued affected southbound I-465 between Brookville Road and U.S. 40. Around 2:30 a.m., the Indiana Department of Transportation reported that all lanes were closed due to a semi fully engulfed in flames.

Indianapolis, IN · 7d

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Morning Checkup | Adjusting to daylight saving time

INDIANAPOLIS — Daylight saving time is coming to an end, at least until March. On Sunday, for most Americans, time “falls back” an hour at 2 a.m. Though many find it easier to adjust to the time change in the fall versus in the spring, there are steps that you can take to ease the […]

Indianapolis, IN · 8d

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Tillotson Avenue to close Oct. 28

UPDATE: This brief has been updated to include recent information from the Oct. 28 email from Facilities outlining the road closure on Tillotson and Bethel Avenue. North Tillotson Avenue, between Bethel Avenue and McGalliard Road, will be closed for repairs beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28. Tillotson Avenue is planned to reopen...

Muncie, IN · 9d

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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 announces new US 31 lane restrictions; Hospital Road closure

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Beginning Friday, October 30, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews will close the left-turn lane from northbound U.S. 31 to westbound Jefferson Street for center curb construction. This left-turn movement will remain closed after the work is completed. Additional information will be provided. Motorists northbound on U.S....

Franklin, IN · 8d

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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