(Indianapolis, IN) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is wrapping up a study of two major highway traffic corridors in northern Indiana.
This week planners released final reports for their ProPEL studies, which have been investigating way to improve conditions along US 30 and US 31. The studies span 180 miles across 12 counties and include US 30 from Valparaiso to the Ohio state line, excluding I-69 and I-469 around Fort Wayne, as well as US 31 between Hamilton County and Plymouth, excluding the Kokomo bypass.
A segment of the study focuses on travel along US 30 through La Porte County. Based on public input and further study, planners have made changes to plans in this area:
- In Wanatah, an overpass at LaPorte County Road 1100 West was replaced with a directional intersection, and Condon Street was changed from right-in/right-out to a directional intersection. In addition, dedicated median openings were added to allow U-turn movements. These changes improve access for emergency services and local connectivity.
- In West Plymouth, an overpass was replaced with an interchange at Union Road in one of the expressway alternatives. This change improves access for those traveling to Marian University’s Ancilla College and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Center at Donaldson complex.
“The ProPEL US 30 and 31 studies allowed us to engage with the public earlier in the planning process than a typical transportation project,” INDOT project manager Jonathan Wallace said. “INDOT scopes and funds projects five years into the future, so the first projects could be three to five years away. These studies were able to shape a vision for US 30 and 31 while providing important data to inform and streamline future efforts.”
You can follow this LINK to get more information on the US 30 ProPEL study findings.
