According to information released by the Indiana Department of Transportation, three new full-color, digital information boards will be installed on the I-70 expressway in Vigo County.
Two of the boards will be installed on the eastbound lane, one at 0.2 miles near the Indiana-Illinois state border, and the other at 9.7 miles near Fruitridge Avenue.
The third board will be installed on the westbound lane at 16 miles, near the Vigo-Clay county border.
To carry out the work, brief night closures of the expressway will be necessary.
Starting on Monday, January 29th, both lanes of I-70 will be closed at the mentioned locations to allow crews to install the supporting structures for the digital boards.
Then, on Tuesday, January 30th, drivers should expect delays or slowdowns at 16.3 miles during the installation work on the westbound lane, as instructed by the Indiana State Police.
The final work will begin on Wednesday, January 31st at 0.2 miles, and the project will be completed on Thursday, February 1st with the installation of the board at 9.7 miles.
All work is planned to take place between midnight and 6:00 am, but may be subject to change due to weather conditions.
The goal of the new information boards is to improve driver safety and enhance communication with travelers.
The Indiana Department of Transportation urges all drivers to plan their routes in advance and seek alternative roads during their commute, and to cooperate with the state police during any stops.
Key points from the article include:
– Three new full-color, digital information boards will be installed on the I-70 expressway in Vigo County.
– Two boards will be installed on the eastbound lane, one near the Indiana-Illinois state border and the other near Fruitridge Avenue.
– The third board will be installed on the westbound lane at 16 miles, near the Vigo-Clay county border.
– Brief night closures of the expressway will be necessary to carry out the work.
– Starting from January 29th, both lanes of I-70 will be closed at the mentioned locations to install the supporting structures for the digital boards.
– On January 30th, drivers should expect delays or slowdowns at 16.3 miles, as instructed by the Indiana State Police.
– Work will begin on January 31st at 0.2 miles and the final board will be installed on February 1st at 9.7 miles.
– All work will take place between midnight and 6:00 am, but may be subject to change due to weather conditions.
– The goal of the new information boards is to improve driver safety and communication with travelers.
– The Indiana Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan their routes in advance, seek alternative roads, and cooperate with the state police during any stops.
Key terms or jargon used in the article:
– I-70 expressway: A highway that runs through Indiana and Illinois.
– Information boards: Large boards that display information for drivers on expressways.
– Vigo County: A county in Indiana where the new boards will be installed.
– Digital technology: Technology that allows for the display of full-color, dynamic information on boards.
Suggested related links:
– Indiana Department of Transportation Website (Official Indiana Department of Transportation Website)
The source of the article is from the blog newyorkpostgazette.com