Temperatures are forecasted to plummet below freezing later tonight, creating the likelihood for icy conditions as wet and melting precipitation refreezes. The National Weather Service has declared winter weather advisories for most Indiana counties. As of 4 p.m., the Indiana Department of Transportation plans a deployment of more than 600 yellow salt trucks over the…
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INDOT: Monitor Weather Forecasts And Road Conditions Before You Travel
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Drivers often aren’t prepared for winter driving – especially early in the season – and forget to take it slow. The first snow events of the season typically bring higher rates of crashes and slide-offs as motorists get re-accustomed to driving in winter weather. • Reduce speeds. Remember, “ice and snow, take it slow.” Nobody…
District-Wide Herbicide Treatments Scheduled to Begin Tuesday
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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, September 7, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications,…
New Haven Art Students Design Snow Plows For INDOT
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Several students and staff of New Haven High School including Mrs. Keefe and her advanced art class along with Mrs. Scott and several Library Interns had a great time designing and painting Snow Plows for INDOT NORTHEAST! These Snow plows will be displayed throughout Indiana during the summer, and during the winter months they will…
700 Yellow Trucks Continue to Plow, Treat State Highways
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Temps to rise; Freezing rain chances for morning commuteLocal Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors monitored weather forecasts and deployed yellow trucks ahead of today’s snowstorm. As of 3 p.m. Eastern time, about 700 trucks continue to plow and treat state highways. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through midnight for western and southern…
INDOT is Ready for Winter. Are You?
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Season’s first winter storm to impact northern Indiana this weekendAs part of Winter Weather Preparedness Week this Nov. 15 through 21, the Indiana Department of Transportation on Wednesday detailed its preparations for the upcoming winter season. INDOT today encourages the motoring public to prepare themselves for safe winter travel. “INDOT urges drivers to dust off their…
INDOT Readies for Rain to Lead into White Christmas
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors across the state are closely monitoring local weather forecasts and pavement sensors to deploy salt trucks before Christmas Eve rains transition to snow and wintry mix on state highways. Because this storm is leading off with rain, pre-treating roads and bridges must be done just…
SR 930 Paving Operations to Resume the Evening of Sunday. November 30
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Motorists encouraged to seek alternate routes during milling and paving operationsALLEN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that milling operations are scheduled to resume on SR 930 (Coliseum Boulevard) between Crescent Avenue and Anthony Boulevard at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30 and continue throughout the night. Monday, December 1, paving…
Single Lane Restriction of I-469 over North River Road to Begin the Monday, August 18
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Two day lane restrictions due to bridge deck rehabilitation work ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that the I-469 Bridge over North River Road will be restricted to a single lane throughout the day. Motorists can expect to see lane restrictions on northbound I-469 on Monday, August 18. Southbound lane…
Rolling Slow Down On I-69 at the Dupont Road Bridge Scheduled for Thursday, July 10
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Expect early morning delays from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. ALLEN COUNTY, Ind.—Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that a rolling slow down is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, on I-69 at the Dupont Road Bridge at mile marker 316 due to moving a temporary platform for the workers as they overlay the bridge. Indiana…
I-69 and SR 1/Dupont Road Traffic Switch Scheduled for Friday, June 13
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Stepped up enforcement to take place in work zoneALLEN COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Fort Wayne District announces that on Friday, June 13, the eastbound lane on SR 1/Dupont Road will be restricted to one 11-foot lane, with the westbound lanes and left turn lanes unaffected. The restriction is due to…
INDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Safely During Busy Memorial Day Weekend
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists to practice safe driving habits during the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. While INDOT has directed contractors to pull back barrels and barricades to the safest extent possible, motorists should be informed of highway construction zones that might be encountered on the way…
Governor Mike Pence, Pond Family Unveil Signage for “Phyllis J. Pond Memorial Highway”
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Memorial signage located on U.S. 24 – from U.S. 30 east of New Haven to the Indiana/Ohio StateNew Haven, Ind. – Governor Mike Pence stood with the Pond family as they unveiled the “Phyllis J. Pond Memorial Highway” sign in New Haven today. Two signs have been placed by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)…
