The Bremen Town Council members are working on paperwork for a downtown project in 2020.
INDOT Plans Trash Bash Event
The Indiana Department of Transportation is teaming up with volunteers to clean up the state’s roadsides in the agency’s annual Trash Bash event.
The event aims at clearing trash and debris from the roadsides of busy highways and interstates to improve the environment and lessen litter eyesores.
Grant Fund for Historic Structure Established at Plymouth City Council Meeting
The Plymouth City Council held the final readings over an ordinance to establish a grant fund for a historic bridge when members met last Monday.
The Indiana Department of Transportation recently awarded the City of Plymouth a little more than $1.3 million to conduct future renovation work on the East La Porte Street Footbridge over the Yellow River.
With INDOT footing the bill for a good portion of the $2 million dollar project, only approximately $800,000 will need to come from the city. Continue reading
Campaign Signs Not Permitted in State Right-of-Way
Candidates in the May Primary Election are starting to get out in the public to attempt to collect supporters. Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation urge candidates and campaign assistants to keep campaign signs out of the state’s right-of-way.
Signs are not permitted in intersections, interchanges or rights-of-way that run parallel to highways. Where the right-of-way is not clearly marked, boundaries may be estimated as the fence line, the back of a ditch or behind utility poles.
INDOT Awards Money for Infrastructure Improvements
The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the recipients of federal transportation funding to invest in local road and bridge improvements, sidewalk and trail projects.
This round of funding will help communities to design, develop and purchase land for projects for bid beginning July 2021.
City of Plymouth Awarded INDOT Funding
The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded the City of Plymouth with funds to restore the historic LaPorte Street Footbridge.
According to city officials, the downtown landmark will be reconstructed with a new bridge deck and railing, repair of the superstructure and substructure, full cleaning and painting of all components, and new ADA accessible approaches.
INDOT Launches Mobile App
Just in time for holiday travel, the Indiana Department of Transportation has launched a new mobile app. It offers statewide, real-time traffic information – like current traffic speeds, road conditions, and travel advisories – for interstates, U.S. highways, and state roads. Users can also get custom alerts on accidents, road closures, and construction, and report hazards to INDOT.
This Special Holiday Tracker Allows Hoosiers to Keep Up With Santa’s Travels
If you and your kiddos want to keep any eye on when old St. Nick will be visiting the Hoosier state this holiday, INDOT has the perfect option for you. The organization brought back their annual “Santa Tracker” which can be accessed through certain social media sights.
This Christmas Eve, you can witness Santa stop by some Indiana landmarks, visit with INDOT staff and help spread the word about safe driving and travel tips
Plymouth City Council Considers Resolution to Transfer Cash
The Plymouth City Council members considered a resolution Monday night to transfer cash from the City Development Fund to the Safe Routes to School Fund.
INDOT Decides Against J-Turns for U.S. 31
J-turn intersections will not be coming to U.S. 31 in the near future. The Indiana Department of Transportation has decided not to install J-turns at State Roads 10 and 110 in Marshall County, as well as four other intersections in Cass and Miami counties. State Representative Bill Friend and State Senator Randy Head made the announcement in a statement Tuesday.
INDOT Engineering Scholarship Offers Financial Assistance and Job Opportunities
The Indiana Department of Transportation is offer a scholarship program to civil engineering students that also includes summer and post-graduation employment opportunities.
The INDOT Scholarship program utilizes federal funds to offer up to $3,125 per semester or $2,083 per trimester for up to five years of post-secondary civil engineering education. The scholarship funds can be applied to educational expenses, fees and books. In return, recipients would work for INDOT in full-time, paid positions during summer breaks and upon graduation. Continue reading
Three Marshall County Road Projects Planned with Community Crossings Grant Funds
Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation made the announcement last week of funds awarded through the state’s Community Crossings grant. Over 430 applications were received this year in the La Porte District which holds Marshall County in its jurisdiction.
State Road 23 Scheduled for Road Construction, Closure Planned
Crews from the Indiana Department of Transportation will perform chip seal work and fog seal operations on State Road 23 between Industrial Parkway in North Liberty and Tyler Road in Walkerton. That portion of the highway will be closed to through traffic on Monday, July 17 and Tuesday, July 18. The work is dependent on the weather and it may be delayed if conditions aren’t conducive for construction work.
State Road 17 Lane Closures Planned for Marshall County
Drivers can expect lane closures on State Road 17 between State Road 14 in Fulton County and State Road 10 in Marshall County beginning Tuesday, July 18.
The Indiana Department of Transportation crews will repair and repave sections of the road for restoration. This work is anticipated to continue through the first part of August.
U.S. 30 Coalition Discusses Freeway Plan with Residents
U.S. 30 is likely to be upgraded to freeway standards in the next 10 years, so now’s the time for local residents to get together and offer their input. That’s what a consultant working with the statewide U.S. 30 Coalition told residents during an informational meeting Wednesday in Hamlet.
J-Turn Intersection Draws Concerns from Argos Residents, Elected Officials
A proposal to add J-turn intersections to U.S. 31 drew an overflow crowd to the Argos Town Hall Tuesday. Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation say that adding J-turn intersections at State Road 10 and State Road 110 would significantly improve safety.
Public Hearing Tonight for Intersection Improvement
Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation will be hosting a public hearing tonight to gather comments on the proposed J-turn intersection on U.S. 31 at State Road 10 and State Road 110 in Marshall County. An open house is set for 6 p.m. with the formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Argos Town Hall, 201 W. Walnut Street.
According to INDOT, J-turn intersections enhance safety by preventing direct crossing and left turn movements. These types of intersections are generally limited to locations where the main road has four or more through lanes divided by a median. They are meant to improve the ability of traffic to cross a multilane divided highway from a crossroad, and reduce the number of traffic signal phases.
INDOT to Suspend Construction Projects for Memorial Day Travel
The Indiana Department of Transportation will be suspending road work over the weekend to make things a bit easier for Memorial Day travelers. INDOT has asked its contractors to pull back barriers and barricades as much as possible to handle increased traffic. However, some restrictions will remain in place in certain construction areas. Continue reading
INDOT Plans Open House to Discuss Transportation Projects
The Indiana Department of Transportation wants your input on some of the projects it’s planning for the coming years. Comments are being taken on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Updated on Street Projects
The Plymouth Board of Works got an update Monday on a few street projects taking place in the city. Continue reading
