Transportation, warehousing catch tailwind
Indiana’s transportation and warehousing industry employs more people now than before the recession, and observers think its growth will continue to outpace the nation’s.
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Work set to begin on Carmel segment of new U.S. 31
A $141 million contract includes interchange improvements at Interstate 465 and new roundabout interchanges at 106th, 116th, 131st and 136th streets.
Opening set for new West Lafayette bypass
The four-lane roadway cost $45 million and follows a 5.3-mile route around the south and west sides of the city.
Commuters cope with downtown Indy highway project
Officials say they didn’t see problems any worse than anticipated Tuesday morning when commuters dealt with the closure of a key section of Interstates 65 and 70. But the afternoon could be a different story.
Next I-69 section to cost less than expected
State officials say revised plans for a section mean fewer homes and businesses would be torn down. And the cost is at least $100 million less than an estimate released last year.
Fate uncertain for current U.S. 31 through Kokomo
The stoplight-plagued U.S. 31 through Kokomo will soon be supplanted by a new bypass nearing completion around the city.
U.S. 31 upgrade might begin in fall, INDOT says
INDOT said Wednesday it has awarded a $141 million contract for upgrades between 96th and 136th streets in Carmel to a joint venture between E&B Paving Inc. of Anderson and Gradex Inc. of Indianapolis.
Four teams bidding for I-69 financing, construction
The state hopes to start converting the 21-mile stretch of interstate early next year. The project is estimated to cost $394 million.
Bidders lining up to build key I-69 leg
Five global financing and construction teams want to build the next stage of Interstate 69 from Bloomington to Martinsville.
Feds pick up larger share of U.S. 31 project, saving state $23M
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood approved increasing the federal share of the U.S. 31 improvement project to 90 percent from 80 percent.
Illinois, Indiana governors host expressway forum
Governors from Illinois and Indiana kicked off a two-day forum Monday in hopes of attracting potential contractors, laborers and investors for a planned 47-mile expressway.
INDOT will build interchange at U.S. 31 and S.R. 28
Indiana is upgrading and bypassing congested sections of U.S. 31 near Kokomo, South Bend and Indianapolis. When completed, the projects are expected to remove 32 stoplights from the route, cutting a half hour off travel time.
Fed review finds Indiana highway land deals compliant
The Federal Highway Administration report found Indiana Department of Transportation records were adequate and sufficient.
State unlikely to act on push for lower booze level for driving
Federal officials are recommending that states reduce the amount of alcohol people can drink and still get behind the wheel. But a key state lawmaker says that’s not likely to happen in Indiana.
State OKs private financing for roadwork
The Indiana Department of Transportation will press ahead with a request for proposals on Interstate 69 from Bloomington to Martinsville, in hopes that a public-private partnership will stretch limited state funds.
Senate budget expected to boost road funding
Local governments and road builders are optimistic that the Indiana Senate’s version of the state budget, set to debut Thursday, will mirror the House’s $500 million increase for road building.
Southern Indiana officials renew opposition to bridge tolls
Officials in southern Indiana are proposing their state pay Kentucky's unfunded share of construction costs to avoid tolls on two new bridges linking the states over the Ohio River.
Census: Hamilton County has high commuting rate
New U.S. Census Bureau figures show that central Indiana's Hamilton County has one of the nation's highest ratios of residents who travel to another county for work.
Environmental groups lob new suit at I-69 work
For the third time, the Hoosier Environmental Council has filed a federal suit attempting to stop construction of the 142-mile link between Evansville and Indianapolis.
Key freeway in downtown Indy closed until Monday
The Indiana Department of Transportation says a key section of Interstate 70 eastbound and I-65 northbound may reopen in time for Monday morning commuters.