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This bridge is a vital link for emergency situations and should be restored or replaced, not removed. Residents on both sides of the river depend on this route for work, school, and leisure activities. I am against the permanent removal of this bridge.

I'm not sure what the plan is for the SR225 bridge over the Wabash River but it is a vital link between Battle Ground and Lafayette, and I would hope that, if it is deficient in any way, it would be repaired or replaced.

The recent rumble strips make cycling nearly impossible on hwy 7.

A round about here might be ideal if sized for large farm machinery ie combines and tractor pulled tillage equipment.

Highway 60 needs to be turned into 4 lanes. The current 2 lanes are not enough for the number of vehicles that travel that road. There are a lot of accidents caused by people driving under the speed limit and people trying to pass long lines of traffic. Very dangerous.

The placement of rumble strips on US 27 north of Berne and south of Monroe is nonsensical. They are directly on the middle line and directly on the white right side of the travel lane. I have seen this no where else. Normally they are at least 6-8 inches to the right of the white line. Amish horse-drawn vehicles use these shoulders and could then straddle them. But no to avoid them they have have their wagon wheels in the lane of traffic. This is extremely dangerous. The ones on the center line are nothng more than a nuisance. They will never actually prevent an accident. Ultimately this stretch needs to be widened also. That probably will not happen in my lifetime.

I agree that this crosswalk is very challenging to say the least. There is a big electric or signal box at the corner that impairs drivers from seeing pedestrians. Plus, with the left turn onto a one way, drivers aren't even looking to the left to see if there are any pedestrians waiting to cross. I've almost been struck twice. There needs to be a more workable solution here. Maybe let foot traffic cross 10 seconds before the light turns green for auto traffic.

I also see many hotel guests trying to cross here for fast food. This area gets dicey sometimes with the safety of pedestrians

Agreed. It seems to be a test area for driver tolerance and vehicle durability; not to mention a test of flexible arrival times for employment. I was an hour late for work when the barriers had me trapped in a single lane between exits while a truck was getting serviced and had no way to get off the road.

I have heard that the railroad has to move away from the base, so perhaps they are waiting for that to happen.

I'm trying to picture what you mean here, what route do you have in mind... something like Indiana Avenue, across both Hogans and Wilson Crk to Scenic Drive, then edge along Perfect North, cut through hidden valley, and more or less follow 275 over to Kilby? (Sand Run or Stephens might make more sense...?) Or am I misunderstanding the route you have in mind?

SR 1 know as Bellview needs widened with additional improvements at Ridge and Bellview plus US 50\Bellview\I 275. Traffic volumes in winter and yearly am are issues. Access locations at Craig and Ameristop are problems too.

Would greatly prefer it if the truck traffic was banned on SR-1 instead. Serious accidents because of trucks are common, and I'm convinced the reason most of them are on SR-1 in the first place is because it allows them to skip the weigh station in Harrison OH.

I agree that truck traffic needs to be considered when managing and controlling any of our main highways that are located not too far from intersections of major interstate highways. My understanding is that Route 1 allows for fuel and mileage savings between I-74 and US 50 or I-275. I understand residential desire(s) to ban trucks; however, I believe banning trucks is contrary the warranted tax base to develop and maintain state and local highway systems. As a consumer, I become concerned about additional shelf prices that accompany the increased strains on trucking companies. Secondly, I grew up in a house that sits only about 50 feet from State Route 48 and not too far from the Lawrenceburg city limits. If banning trucks on SR 1 can be validated, then it could surely be validated for SR 48; further demonstrating how this solution is not a viable one. I do agree that State Route 1 would more reasonably fit its intended use by following the design of Highway 350 out of Aurora, Indiana; specially, in relation to the higher traffic areas. Dual lanes provide safer passage when combining multiple vehicle capacities within one roadway. Again, I fully understand a desire to ban the trucks (I live on a single-wide county road where cars nearly need to stop when passing going opposite directions and speed limits are ignored. Mailboxes are swiped, driveways are blocked, and yard frontage is used by the general public in the general use of this road); however, it wouldn't be rational to ban trucks from Route 1 without banning them from all of the other non-interstate roadways. The best case scenario, a benefit for the greater common good, is to develop the route to support its needed use. It is my hope that this referenced issue can move beyond a should/shouldn't use argument to a pursuit of planning and implementation of functional roadway improvements and maintenance to facilitate safe, common passage.

Improve traffic flow & safety by installing a stop light at Hwy 60/Hwy 56 junction in Salem.

I frequently use this intersection. The traffic is particularly and dangerously heavy (including numerous large trucks from both highways/roadways). A traffic signal(s) at this intersection would greatly improve safety conditions at this intersection. I have personally investigated numerous traffic accidents as a law enforcement officer and coroner/deputy coroner.

The Bypass on HWY 60 leaving Salem toward Pekin is extremely dangerous. A light would be a wonderful safety measure. Also, HWY 60 has outgrown 2 lanes. It would be wonderful to widen that road.

Need to install stop lights on the Salem bypass at State Road 60 intersections and State Road 56 intersections. Both are very dangerous duty rush hours!

Need to make State Road 60 into a 4 lane highway from Salem to I 65.

This section of US50 has heavy use by large trucks, both semi and farm type. The highway is ancient by today’s highway standards

Indiana needs to be like Ohio and make all their interstates 3 lanes. Trucks that are set at same speeds trying to pass each other causes traffic digestion.

I don't know how decisions are made on which intersections would be good for a roundabout, but perhaps this is one. I agree with the previous comment that high traffic volumes in the morning and evening rush hours cause backups in all directions. The current intersection doesn't allow enough space for a full-length left-turn lane or right-turn lane, both of which are needed (all directions).

What “freight” traffic would this help? Truckers would still use the existing exit 105 to reach the industrial park and other locations that require trucks.

Wonderful idea--support

should be 4 lanes from Brownstown to North Vernon

NOOoooo!!!! "Inevitable" means those traffic problems have not yet happened. Do not fix what isn't broken. Drivers need to take responsibility to be able to cross a highway, or if they are on the highway, observe that someone is crossing. Creating roads for a small percentage of reckless drivers only causes good drivers to become impatience, and thus, poor drivers. Leave the crossings alone.

this entire stretch of road needs extensive work from w. Harrison to end. road is rough with lots of slides/slips next to the river and INDOT does a lousy job of maintaining the strethch running thru new Trenton when it snows

US 30 needs to be a freeway from I-69 at Fort Wayne all the way to SR 49 at Valparaiso at the least. Should have been done ages ago. It should have been the route of I-80 when the interstate system was laid out. Seems like most of INDOT's money goes to southern Indiana when northern Indiana has a higher population, more truck traffic, and harsher weather conditions than southern Indiana.

Consideration for this specific intersection is part of a larger problem with US 30 between Fort Wayne and Chicago, commerce and local traffic stops. Well outlined in Mayor Daniels linked document. In review of Ryan's proposal this would enable travellers to blink and pass through Columbia City as they should, not stopped 4 times just to pass through a 3 mile stretch of road. Even well timed you're bound to be stopped at least once for no good reason beside to notice they have a Walmart plaza. I like many would be thrilled to contribute tax wise to pass through whitley county without pause.

When this overpass is done, long-term planning would suggest that flooding issues immediately south of the interchange should be corrected also. This should be done for nominal additional cost concurrently while the other work is being done. Currently there are no plans for this.

This was an issue from day one. Contractor repaired after road was opened. Still bad. Contractor should repair at no charge. Very bad road from day one. State should not have accepted. Waist of money.

You rarely ever see INDOT do what is called a "4R" project, where a narrow two-lane roadway is widened through the purchase of right-of-way to provide paved shoulders and proper clear zone widths. So many roads still have poles directly next to the edge line!

This sounds like a country road. Perhaps refusing truck access would be best.

Agreed. Whatever benefits come with the four-lane road get completely negated by poor urban planning along these roads, and multiple and dangerous traffic signals.

As of this week, the speed limit has been raised to 70mph north of Kinser Pike. Thank You!

Please put up warning/information signs.

No truck bypass! I don't think many people are considering the revenue brought into Angola and surrounding areas because of truckers. If we would decide to create a bypass, we will notice.

Overhead signage with flashing lights would be more effective here than the road side postings due to land improvements and features lining the roadway; such as overhanging trees and close range buildings. I understand that South Dearborn Community Schools had to pay for their own cautionary signage for Highway 350. I don't agree with that. I think this should have been covered by highway funds due to being a public safety issue. I would agree with highway funds providing overhead signage for this area if the private school is unable to cover the cost due to the larger concern involving the general public.

My previous comment was paced at the wrong pin. I apologize.

The connection to 1 is very awkward but the 50 traffic seems to cause more trouble. Since changes to 275 (another ramp further north east, maybe at the underpass on the state line) are probably out of scope, the best hope is probably adding a dedicated ramp from belleview to east bound 50 (more or less through the phantom fireworks driveway). Again, the root of the problem is no alternate route.

INDOT does not know how to do a two-lane exit where the outside lane is exit-only and the second lane is an option lane, which is what is needed at this exit ramp.

I agree. Perhaps an Urban type interchange with the Lloyd Expressway going over Burkhardt Road would be a project to consider.

It would also be nice to see some of the streetlights turned on in this extremely dark and heavily-traveled area. Do they need some new lightbulbs? Maybe they can use some of that budget surplus to buy a couple.

I agree, the increase in traffic on the bypass will cause more congestion, especially on ball game nights. We need wider roads and shoulders in order to accommodate the increase in traffic when the new medical facility is completed.

Traffic signals on highways defeat their purpose which is to move traffic quickly. Instead, consider a different entrance for traffic to join the highway.

also, flip the SR 2 and US 20 alignments from US 20/SR 2 intersection and US 20/31 bypass. This would make it so traffic on US 20 could continue 4 lanes all the way with no need to go through New Carlisle. This would reduce confusion for through traffic and would not require switching roads if the desire is to remain on US 20.

Greenway, bike and pedestrian pathways will benefit the entire state.

The volume of traffic on Highway 62 has increased significantly. The two complaints that I hear are safety concerns at the intersection of 62 and Charlestown Pike where the pain clinic is located (high crash area?) and also the difficulty of getting in the correct lane at the roundabout at you near Jeffersonville.

The interchange of I-265 and State Road 62 requires a complete make over.. Lane marking and new signs is just delaying what needs to be done.. The increase in truck traffic and commuters going to work will result in several accidents. Fix the problem..

With increased traffic and rapidly developing real estate in the southeastern part of Hamilton County and the northwestern part of Hancock County, the entire Mt. Comfort/Olio roadway corridor is in desperate need of expansion and the intersection with Olio Road at US 36 is included in the scope of needed improvements. Extreme congestion, due to two (2) traffic lanes, at-grade rail crossings for dual sets of CSX tracks, 20 trains per day, train lengths of up to a mile - blocking both the primary and secondary rail crossings in Lawrence, McCordsville, and Fortville - creates an environment for unnecessary collisions and halts regional growth.

The traffic on the SR10 corridor between I65 and US41 has increased tenfold over the past several years with only minimal road improvement. The truckers discovered long ago that they can avoid the I80 log-jams by cutting across country here, with virtually no stops and little regard for the speed limit. My suggestion? Put the Illinois/Indiana expressway back on the drawing board...now that Illinois has a Democratic governor, maybe they will once again consider it.

I agree... We need the Illiana Tollway/Expressway. Too much traffic and congestion and this will help

Widening of Rt 10 adding extra lanes would be helpful but more than that, adding traffic lights to the Rt 10/I65 ramps would help tremendously. At certain times of the day the 65 SB exit ramp to Rt 10 is terribly backed up and people even turn right then turn around in one of the local businesses to avoid the Eastbound Rt 10 entrance. There are a lot of accidents at this location as well.

Add additional lane from lowell to Lafayette. Hwy 10 makes sense to increase to 4 lanes.

Route 10 should be 4 lanes from I-65 to rte. 41. Route 2 will bottleneck at the town limits of Lowell and it is not feasible to expand the road through that town.

IN 42 already is the connector. Improvements need to be made to it and as it goes through Mooresville and Monrovia. We don’t need another one. Fix the existing road.

I agree. I see the right turn on red being a bit problematic because of the large number of trucks turning left blocking the view. Having the light on 50 go solid green during train crossings would be a big help. Ideally an under or overpass for either George Street or the rail line, but a dedicated "receiving lane" for continual right turn traffic would probably be almost as good.

I agree. The root of the problem is that there is no alternate route. A couple of years ago all traffic between 275 etc. and Aurora/Dillsboro etc. was blocked for an entire day due to a problem at one spot on 50. Shorter delays are very common because there is no alternate.

Thru-traffic needs to bypass this highly congested area or more lanes need to be added.

Long overdue. Totally in favor.

US 6 is a well-used truck route, especially since the Governor raised truck rates on the Indiana Toll Road. The section had been on the design track for widening but was injudiciously removed.

Widening US 6 between SR149 and N Calumet Ave was and should still be a priority. It was removed without explanation from the project that widened US 6 westward from SR 149.

US 50 and Front Street is the Gateway to Dillsboro. Safety, access, and beautification should be equally addressed at this intersection. This location is the epicenter of development along our corridor. It is within the municipality.

I would agree.

ABSOLUTELY!!! I have almost been in 2 accidents at that spot. It is silly and dangerous and NOT marked.

At the intersection of US HWY 421 and State Rd. 14 West in Pulaski County is West Central High School. West Central has had a student killed and a student hit a car and killed someone in the car. Many near misses, major accidents, and minor accidents occur at this intersection each school year. Semis, farm machinery, dump trucks, school buses, student drivers, and school personnel use this intersection every day at about the same time. A blinking caution sign signaling for traffic to slow down to 45 mph during these times is in place and caution lights are at the intersection; however, drivers use the turn lanes as passing lanes causing chaos. The blinking caution sign does not adjust to 2-hour delays so this is another concern. This intersection is so dangerous that we made our student driver drive a different route to school so she would not be at that intersection in the morning and afternoon. Please, put a stoplight in at this intersection and stop the tragedies.

True, so do not limit access.

Passing blisters won't be sufficient. A bypass w new feeder roads should be considered. Current road infrastructure in Dubois county is maxed out.

indiana 46 from columbus to nashville and nashville to bloomington has high traffic during tourist season in nashville. dual lane roads become congested with truck traffic. need widening along route to get from columbus to bloomington I69 extension more quickly.

wider lanes and maybe turn lanes in high traffic areas would be good .flashing warning lights in those areas too

Agree with the original statement and comment. Left turn lane on S side of 46 exiting area E of Shell station is a problem too. Could easily make the single lane into two L turn lanes to ease the congestion and make R turn lane straight+R.

Whenever I come through this intersection, there is never anyone to yield to. Approaching this intersection, you easily can see if someone is at the stop signs.

Yes, that seems odd, usually someone would have to have run the stop sign to be a problem for those yielding, other than the continuous right turn yield, it *is* already a 4 way stop... the signs even say "all-way" right on them. Maybe it is an enforcement problem rather than a configuration problem. If people are running stop signs that's a problem.

I have witnessed this type of activity many times due to living only about a mile from this intersection. However, I am becoming calloused about multiple new restrictions, in relation to multiple areas of governing, that continually remove freedoms from individuals who do know how to navigate rules and how to conduct themselves appropriately. I propose a few reflecting/blinking lights being added to the yield sign and some enforcement versus restricting every single individual from experiencing continuity when it is appropriate. This intersection still observes a majority of low/no traffic time periods throughout the day. If normal traffic flow becomes continuously dense throughout the day, then I would understand a need to ultimately restrict the directional flow; at all times and for all persons. In addition to my own observations and use of local four-way stops in the area for over 20 years, two factors prevail such as a rise in the use of roundabouts (where yielding is a key factor to the effectiveness of traffic control) and the evidential bases of personal experience, shared understandings, and observances regarding the four-way, restrictive stop at Highways 101 and 350 in Milan, Indiana, that demonstrate why replacing current yield options with full restriction wouldn't be a solution to this problem. The four-way stop in Milan is continuously misused. For example, there have been several occasions where I would be re-entering my vehicle in a nearby parking lot and witness a vehicle on Highway 350, coming from the Morris Hill direction and traveling toward the Osgood direction, just blow through the four-way, all restrictive stop, traveling straight through without stopping. For extra reference, the four-way design at IN 46 and IN 1 in St. Leon is grossly misused multiple times. While I appreciate and prefer the addition of turn lanes, this stop still demonstrates how the problem of four-way, cross traffic control in primary rural areas lies within the happenstance of individuals who disregard traffic controls versus the multiple individuals who have no problem regarding traffic controls properly on a continual basis. To conclude, I would recommend an investigation into the effectiveness of reflective/flashing lights added to stop signs in areas where reasonable traffic controls are in place and danger has been sustained due to non-compliance; a similar scenario to the one being indicated here (specially, if any injuries have occurred due to a non-compliance with current yield controls).

Add additional lane from lowell to Lafayette. Hwy 10 makes sense to increase to 4 lanes. Keep the Hoosier train running from Indy to Chicago.

Scotland Newberry Road between Hwy 57 and Hwy 231 needs to be maintained by the state, since it is used often by heavy trucks to get to I-69 from Hyw. 57.

US 231 between Loogootee & Haysville is pitiful. The joke here is that if you need a can of paint mixed, drive to Haysville.

McCordsville's growth is severely handicapped by the terrible traffic congestion experienced at the northern side of the town. Many rumors and news articles have circulated over the past ten years or more defining the solution to this traffic problem. But nothing seems to be proposed as a long term solution to the towns problem.

I agree with this statement. The west side of Indianapolis is growing so fast that the road system traveling East/West cannot keep up. US 36 is the worst due to all the retail and stop lights, causing traffic to spill over to nearby back roads which cannot handle the increased traffic. This is likely to continue to get worse as this area continues to grow. Having a more convenient way to go East/West between Avon and downtown with fewer stoplights would be wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity to add feedback.

I agree with this comment. People are taking risks routinely trying to cross this busy stretch of roadway.