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REMINDER: Temporary closure of SR 157 starting on or after May 22 for pipe installation near Coal City

REMINDER: Temporary closure of SR 157 starting on or after May 22 for pipe installation near Coal City

OWEN COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 157 will temporarily close on or after Monday, May 22 for a pipe installation at County Road 1500 W., near Coal City. It will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 22, weather permitting

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Temporary closure of State Road 157 starting on or after May 22 for pipe installation near Coal City

Temporary closure of State Road 157 starting on or after May 22 for pipe installation near Coal City

OWEN COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 157 will temporarily close on or after Monday, May 22 for a pipe installation at County Road 1500 W., near Coal City. It will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 22, weather permitting

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Reminder: INDOT celebrates Earth Day with Trash Bash! event

Reminder: INDOT celebrates Earth Day with Trash Bash! event

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the agency’s Trash Bash! event will take place April 21 through 23, coinciding with Earth Day. Trash Bash! is an opportunity for volunteers to help beautify the state’s roadside areas by picking up trash and debris. Previously an annual event, the program was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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INDOT celebrates Earth Day with Trash Bash! event

INDOT celebrates Earth Day with Trash Bash! event

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the agency’s Trash Bash! event will take place April 21 through 23, coinciding with Earth Day. Trash Bash! is an opportunity for volunteers to help beautify the state’s roadside areas by picking up trash and debris. Previously an annual event, the program was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Work continues on I-70 box culvert installation starting on/after March 13, near Little Point

Work continues on I-70 box culvert installation starting on/after March 13, near Little Point

PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces work continues on a box culvert installation project under I-70. Starting on or after Monday, March 13, crews will be conducting nighttime lane closures on I-70 eastbound and westbound, in order to shift traffic and install barrier walls. The restrictions will be between County Road 1100 and State Road 231. Traffic will be shifted to two, 11-foot lanes, both eastbound and westbound, separated by the barrier wall. These restrictions will be between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. The transition to the new traffic configuration is expected to take about a week, weather permitting. This contract was awarded to Morphey Construction, Inc. for $3.6 million. The contract completion date is in early July 2023.  INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone.

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Greene County Road Status changes

Greene County Road Status changes

Nathan Abrams, president, Greene County Board of Commissioners, has put Greene County's Road Status to Level One or Advisory until 6:00 p.m. tonight (Thursday). Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe reports that at that time, Abrams has ordered it to advance to Level Two, Watch Status until 8:00 a.m. Saturday, December 24.

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NWS forecast expects "wintry mix" starting tonight through Tuesday

A Wintry mix of rain and snow is expected overnight through Tuesday evening. Areas near and mainly west of I-69 could see up to around an inch accumulation. It will remain cold with a chance of afternoon snow showers Wednesday.

Special Weather Statement issued by National Weather Service Indianapolis IN at 851 PM EST Mon Nov 14 2022 includes Greene County: Light snow will develop late tonight and spread northeast into central Indiana Tuesday morning. While amounts are expected to be light, this snow could create slick spots, especially on untreated surfaces, bridges, and overpasses. Check conditions before heading out in the morning, and be prepared to allow extra time to reach your destination if needed.