During a discussion with Highway Superintendent Jason Peters during the Monday meeting of the Marshall County Commissioners, access for the Argos industrial park off of U.S. 31 became a topic.
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Safety the Focus of New INDOT Project
The Indiana Department of Transportation broke ground on a $28.7 million project Friday, April 21 to construct overpass bridges on northbound and southbound U.S. 31 over Elkhart Western Railroad between 13th Rd. and 14th Rd. near Plymouth.
Continue readingWork to Begin Monday, April 3 on U.S. 31 Bridges in Marshall County
Bridge work will begin Monday, April 3 on U.S. 31 over the Elkhart Western Railroad between 13th and 14th Roads in Marshall County which will reduce U.S. 31 to one lane in each direction.
Continue readingMarshall County Recommendations for U.S. 30, U.S. 31 Given to Company Working on PEL Studies
The Marshall County Commissioners and Plan Director Ty Adley presented recommendations on what type of connections Marshall County stakeholders would like to see concerning any updates to U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 in the next decade or two.
Continue readingU.S. 31, U.S. 30 Planning Committee Meetings Scheduled in Marshall County
Kick-off planning committee meetings have been scheduled to discuss what would best fit Marshall County if there are plans to make road and traffic changes on U.S. 30 and on U.S. 31.
Continue readingMarshall County Committees to Form for Voice on U.S. 31, U.S. 30 Corridor Projects
Committees are forming in Marshall County so the county has a voice in PEL studies being conducted for future INDOT planning along the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 corridors.
Continue readingPublic Input Sought on U.S. 30, U.S. 31 Corridors
The Indiana Department of Transportation is looking for input for planning studies along the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 corridors in northern Indiana.
Continue readingBridge Demolition Work to Cause Lane Restrictions on U.S. 30 Sunday Night
Watch for lane closures on U.S. 30 Sunday night into Monday morning. INDOT says U.S. 30 will be down to one lane in each direction under the U.S. 31 bridge, as contractors complete demolition work.
Continue readingU.S. 31 Lane Restrictions Begin Monday
Drivers on U.S. 31 can expect lane closures south of Argos starting Monday. INDOT says a pipe replacement project will take place between 19th Road and 20 B Road.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Resolutions Concerning U.S. 31 Improvements in Argos, Fulton County
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed two joint resolutions Monday morning that would communicate recommendations on what type of road improvements are preferred at three locations along U.S. 31.
Continue readingSouth Bend Man Arrested after Allegedly Driving a Stolen Vehicle without a License
Driving a stolen vehicle without a license while in possession of marijuana is what Marshall County Police say led to the arrest of a South Bend man Saturday. Sheriff’s deputies say they saw a 2000 Toyota Camry with an equipment violation heading north on U.S. 31 near 19th Road around 1:15 a.m.
Continue readingBourbon, Rochester Women Hurt in U.S. 31 Crash in Peru
A Bourbon woman was one of two people hurt in a crash on U.S. 31 in Peru Thursday morning. Indiana State Police say Renee Stouder, 61, of Bourbon and Susan Konkle, 62, of rural Rochester, had to be airlifted, after the pickup truck they were in was rear-ended by a semi while stopped at a red light at Business U.S. 31.
Continue readingFive Injured in Rochester Crash
A crash in Rochester sent five people to the hospital Friday evening. Indiana State Police say it happened just after 6:00 at U.S. 31 and Sweetgum Road. Troopers believe John Hogan, 43, of rural Macy, Indiana, was driving a Toyota Corolla southwest on Sweetgum Road and pulled into the path of a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by Angela Collins, 49, of Indianapolis.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after U.S. 31 Police Chase
Two people were arrested, following a police chase on U.S. 31 that ended in Marshall County Tuesday night. Indiana State Police say it began just after 10:00 p.m. in Miami County, when a trooper tried to pull over a Toyota that was allegedly going 95 miles per hour in a 60-mile-an-hour zone.
Continue readingWanted South Bend Man Arrested after Drugs Reportedly Found in Marshall County Traffic Stop
A Marshall County traffic stop reportedly led to the discovery of suspected drugs. Marshall County Police say it happened last Saturday just before 8:30 p.m. near U.S. 31 and 9A Road near Plymouth.
Continue readingPolice Release More Details about Friday’s Fatal Crash at U.S. 31 and State Road 10
More details have been released about Friday evening’s fatal crash near Argos. Marshall County Police say a juvenile from Bourbon was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe west on State Road 10 and failed to yield to a Dodge Dakota that was heading south on U.S. 31.
Continue readingFriday Evening Crash Claims Life of Rochester Man
Friday’s crash at U.S. 31 and State Road 10 has claimed the life of a Rochester man. Fritz Risner, 54, was killed in the accident, according to Marshall County Coroner John Grolich.
Continue readingINDOT Announces Road Work Changes Near Argos
Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday that lane closures between mile marker 216 and 218 to install a Weigh-in-Motion system on U.S. 31 in Argos are postponed. New dates have not been announced.
Continue readingCrash Involving Semi Shuts Down Northbound U.S. 31 Near Argos Monday Afternoon
UPDATE from ISP PIO Sgt. Bohner: The passing lane is now open at the crash US31 NB at 13th Road. The right lane will be closed for an extended time due to offloading the semi.
A crash involving a semi truck led to the closure of the northbound lanes of U.S. 31 near Argos Monday afternoon. The Indiana Department of Transportation tweeted that it happened at the railroad crossing between 13th and 14th roads.
Continue readingSouth Bend Woman Taken to Jail, After Police Get Report of Possibly Impaired Driver
A report of a possibly impaired driver allegedly landed a South Bend woman in jail Thursday. Marshall County Police say that around 5:40 a.m., they were notified of a red 2011 Toyota heading northbound on U.S. 31 from State Road 10.
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