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Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Sat, 05/26/2007 - 10:41pm.
MFP Tags: INDOT, Indiana Department of TransportationTopics: TransportationTypes: News

INDOT Advises Motorists to Stay Alert During the Holiday Weekend

Drivers urged to exercise caution in heavy Memorial Day traffic

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Memorial Day marks the start of the summer season and a busy travel time on Indiana highways and interstates. The Indiana Department of Transportation is (INDOT) would like to remind motorists to drive safely and plan accordingly for heavy traffic and construction activities during the upcoming holiday weekend.

Beginning Friday, May 25 at noon, all maintenance activities and most construction projects will halt work until sunrise Tuesday, May 29, to increase roadway safety in work zones.

“We would like to keep traffic flow for travelers running as smoothly as possible,” said INDOT Commissioner Karl B. Browning. “Hoosiers and our out-of-state visitors can help us have a safe holiday travel season by always wearing a seatbelt, following posted speed limits and watching out for changing road conditions.”

Motorists can also log on to TrafficWise, INDOT’s online system that provides live camera views of traffic conditions in the Indianapolis and Northwest Indiana metro areas. TrafficWise allows motorists to get online and check out traffic conditions on freeways before they leave their home. Go to www.in.gov/dot and click on the TrafficWise logo.

INDOT Traffic Management Centers in Indianapolis and Gary will update motorists on road conditions throughout this busy weekend. Dynamic message signs will be placed throughout the city to help alleviate traffic congestion to and from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hoosier Helper vans are equipped with gasoline, tire jacks, various tools and water and will patrol the interstate system from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Race Day.

To assist with travel planning, the following restrictions are listed by region:

North

  • US 41 in Lake County over Singleton Ditch will be restricted to one lane in each direction, northbound and southbound inside lanes, 16 ft. width. No wide loads.
  • US 6 from 2.16 miles west of SR 149 to 0.18 miles east of SR 149 will be restricted to one lane in each direction; 45 mph speed limit, 10-ft. width. No wide loads.
  • US 35 from south of SR 10 to 0.7 miles south of SR 8 will be restricted to one lane in each direction during daylight hours. No flaggers will be out during the holiday weekend.
  • I-65 in Lake County: Northbound ramp to westbound I-80/94 restricted to 11-ft. width.
  • I-80 in Lake County: Eastbound ramp to southbound I-65 restricted to 11-ft. width.
  • SR 4 in LaPorte County: Ten foot width restriction will remain from SR 2 to Boyd Blvd.
  • Main Street in White County: Main St. bridge in Monticello will remain closed.
  • SR 2 in Porter County: No wide loads due to road reconstruction on Main St. from south of town limits to north of town limits in Hebron.


Central

  • 'Super 70' on Indianapolis' eastside: Two-way traffic restricted between I-465 and downtown Indianapolis with several ramp closures. Trucks over 13 tons and vehicles pulling trailers prohibited from work zone. Detailed restriction information can be found at: http://www.super70.in.gov/. The movable barrier wall within Super 70 will be configured Sunday to accommodate Indianapolis 500 traffic.
  • I-69 Pipe Creek Rest Area in Delaware County: Northbound and southbound rest areas closed for reconstruction.
  • US 27 north of Richmond: Restricted to one lane in each direction for 1.5 miles between I-70 and the Whitewater River for Major Moves interchange reconstruction.
  • SR 103 in New Castle: Closed for railroad crossing reconstruction a half mile south of SR 38.
  • SR 32 in Delaware County: Eastbound traffic detoured over local streets in Yorktown.
  • SR 1/32 in Randolph County: SR 1 closed between the north and south junctions of SR 32, except in Farmland’s downtown business district.
  • SR 37 in Marion County: Open, but all traffic is shifted onto southbound lanes from Edgewood Ave. to Thompson Rd.
  • SR 28 in Clinton County: Lanes restricted to 11-ft. in each direction for improvements and bridge replacement from US 52 to US 421.
  • SR 75 in Hendricks County: Road closed 2.1 miles north of US 36 for bridge replacement.
  • US 136 in Hendricks County: Road construction, lanes restricted to 9-ft. in each direction from CR 900 E to 1000 E.
  • SR 142 in Morgan County: Closed at CR 750 W (Herbemont Road) for intersection improvement.
  • SR 267 in Hendricks County: Northbound lanes crossed over to southbound lanes from I-70 to US 40, 12-ft. lane restriction.


South

  • US 231 ramp to westbound I-64 is closed.
  • SR 62 in Posey County is restricted to 11-ft. wide from the Illinois state line to SR 69.
  • SR 66 in Warrick and Spencer Counties from SR 61 to SR 161: North Junction is restricted to 15-ft.wide.
  • US 50 in Knox County from the Illinois state line to SR 550 is restricted to 12-ft. wide.
  • I-64 in Spencer County from SR 161 to SR 162 will be restricted to one lane in each direction in the eastbound lanes.
  • SR 135 in Washington Co. is closed from US 150 at Palmyra to Shorts Corner Rd.
  • SR 256 eastbound in Scott Co. is closed from US 31 to I-65. Westbound is restricted to 11-ft. width.
  • SR 129 in Switzerland Co. is closed between Big Doe Run and Smiths Ridge.

 

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