Interstate 69 section to Bloomington due to open next week
Meanwhile, proposed routes for the final leg of I-69 between Martinsville and Indianapolis have some residents fearful of what could happen to their homes.
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Hamilton County considering $124M State Road 37 redesign
Traffic signal intersections along a portion of State Road 37 in Hamilton County could be converted into roundabout-overpasses under a $124 million proposal expected to be released Dec. 10.
Monarch keeps up fight to overturn state alcohol sales law
The largest beer and wine wholesaler in Indiana is asking a state appeals court to find a law unconstitutional that prohibits beer wholesalers from seeking a permit to also distribute liquor.
Indiana-dominated RV-manufacturing industry completes turnaround
Recreational vehicle shipments from manufacturers to dealers are expected to increase 3.5 percent to 369,100 units this year. That's up from 353,400 units in 2007, the last year before sales tanked along with the economy.
I-69 extension meetings set in Indianapolis, Morgan County
Indiana highway officials are set to present new details about five preliminary routes for the final section of the Interstate 69 extension south of Indianapolis during public meetings this week.
Sinking gas prices expected to turn up Thanksgiving travel
GasBuddy said the statewide average for regular unleaded gas was $1.80 per gallon Monday morning, the lowest price this year. That’s down 97 cents from last year’s average price.
Amazon raises online retail bar with same-day delivery
The logistics and costs of same-day delivery—the fuel, labor, infrastructure and other costs—have been difficult challenges to surmount.
I-69 section still not set to open after 1-year delay
State highway officials say they're not ready to say when the latest section of southern Indiana's Interstate 69 extension will open to traffic.
Lawmakers grappling with state road-funding strategy
The key question is what the Indiana Legislature can do in a short or non-budget-making session, which will convene in January.
INDOT set to add lanes to I-69 through Fishers, Noblesville
The Indiana Department of Transportation has selected Columbus-based Milestone Contractors and Indianapolis-based United Consulting Engineers and Architects for an $85 million project to widen the busy interstate through much of Hamilton County.
Ruling could expose GM to large verdicts in ignition cases
A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that people suing General Motors over faulty ignition switches can seek punitive damages that could cost the company millions of dollars or more.
VW struggling to keep dealers happy as scandal widens
Volkswagen AG’s goodwill offer of $1,000 to the owners of cars caught in the emissions scandal comes as the company wages a behind-the-scenes effort to soothe another powerful constituency: its U.S. dealers.
UPDATE: Dem leader seeks to outdo Pence on road funding
The leader of minority Democrats in the Indiana House is calling for an additional $2 billion in road funding in a bid to outdo Gov. Mike Pence's call for more highway spending.
Indiana joins multi-state parking system for semitrailers
A new system will provide semitrailer drivers on Interstates 65, 70 and 94 with current information on safer places to park their rigs than highway ramps and rest area shoulders.
Republic facing turbulence despite new labor pact with pilots
Amid the restructuring of flying contracts, Republic Airways executives clearly signaled that Chapter 11 (dubbed Plan B inside the company) remains an option if more lucrative deals with the Big Three airlines (Plan A) can’t be reached.
Republic Airways reports lower profit, revenue
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. reported a smaller profit and less revenue in the third quarter due to the fallout of its recently resolved labor issues with pilots.
KAR reports jump in third-quarter profit, revenue
Carmel-based KAR Auction Services Inc.’s earnings fell slightly short of analyst expectations in the third period, but its revenue exceeded predictions.
Keystone XL pipeline developer asks U.S. to suspend review
Keystone XL has become one of the most contentious energy issues of Barack Obama’s presidency, and the pause would allow him to put off a tough decision on an issue that has divided key Democratic constituencies.
Warehousing firm plans $11.7M expansion near downtown
Merchandise Warehouse Co. Inc. is planning an expansion and renovation of its warehouse facilities just south of downtown, allowing it to add 65 employees over the next five years.
Carmel denied federal funds for Keystone, 96th Street project
The city of Carmel, which had been counting on landing a federal grant to help fund a proposed $31.9 million overhaul of the 96th Street and Keystone Avenue intersection, once again was not picked.