(New Carlisle, IN) - A public meeting regarding a stretch of highway in eastern La Porte County will take place this week.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is hosting the meeting to share information and get feedback on the highway corridor on State Road 2 between U.S. 20 and the U.S. 31 bypass. That’s the 13-mile, highly-trafficked area from Rolling Prairie past the Amazon data center site.
A study team is already working to understand corridor needs, identify opportunities for safety and mobility improvements, and help determine a set of recommendations for transportation improvements. Planners are looking to talk to residents and local stakeholders to gather input on current needs and future vision for the corridor.
An initial public meeting will take place Tuesday, June 16 at the New Prairie High School Auditorium, 5333 N. Cougar Rd., New Carlisle. Enter through Door S. Doors will open at 5:30 pm Central, with a presentation at 6:00.
Results of the fact-finding will be released in the fall, with a final report due out in early 2028. Additional public meetings will be held at key milestones throughout the study, INDOT says.
Tuesday’s meeting will be livestreamed for people who cannot attend in person. To participate in the livestream, you must register at the following link: bit.ly/ProPELSR2June16. A recording of the livestream will be posted to the INDOT YouTube page after the hearing and will also be linked to the project webpage where project materials are available. The recording will be available online for at least 90 days.
