Infrastructure News Summary
For July 15, 2008

Bridge bids sought
The Washington Times Herald
7/14/08

The Board of Commissioners of Daviess County will receive sealed bids until 5:00 p.m., E.D.T., on July 28, 2008 at the Daviess County Auditor's Office at the Courthouse, Washington, Indiana 47501 for the construction of Bridge No. 281 on County Road 150W, north of U.S. 50. Contract documents, including specifications are available at the Daviess County Highway Department located at 5247 E 100 N, Montgomery, Indiana, (812) 444-5798. Form 96 with the non-collusion affidavit executed and notarized, must be completed and submitted by all bidders along with a certified check or bid bond equal to (10%) ten percent of the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish a performance bond in an amount equal to (100%) one hundred percent of the contract price. The surety on the performance bond cannot be released for (1) one year. http://www.washtimesherald.com/legalnotices/local_story_196095444.html

How much has the I-65 construction cost you so far?
Post-Tribune
Jerry Davich
7/14/08

The renovation of Interstate 65 where it intersects with Interstate 80/94 has cost the Indiana Department of Transportation an estimated $46 million, I'm told. The nine-month construction project began March 1 and is expected to finish sometime this fall. This includes rebuilding the southbound I-65 ramp that I use every day to get from my Portage home to work in Merrillville, and also into south Lake County and beyond. The suggested alternate route for commuters like me is to continue westbound on I-80/94 -- past I-65 -- to the off-ramp at Broadway, then cloverleaf back to I-80/94 eastbound to I-65 southbound. I've been doing just this since March 1. http://www.post-trib.com/news/davich/1053779,davich.article

Ind. 58 start postponed a week
First closure in Greene and Lawrence counties now July 21
Bloomington Herald Times
7/14/08

Due to recent rains, roadwork on Ind. 58 in Greene and Lawrence counties between Ind. 45 and 54 has been postponed a week, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Closures that were set to begin today will now take place July 21. The closure will take place for a $1.3 million resurfacing and pipe replacement contract. Contractor's crews will be installing two drainage pipe structures under Ind. 58 as well as correcting four slides throughout the project limits. Once those operations are complete, crews will then begin milling and paving the roadway. During the milling and paving operations, one lane will be maintained at all times by flag persons. The overall contract completion date for this project is October 2008.
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New I-74 interchange to open
The Indianapolis Star
Josh Duke
7/15/08

After two previous delays, state officials now say the new interchange at I-74 and Ronald Reagan Parkway near Brownsburg will open to traffic late this afternoon. The new interchange is expected to fuel an industrial area along Northfield Drive on Brownsburg's northeast side. Primarily filled with warehouses, the industrial area has drawn drag racing teams and car parts makers to Brownsburg. The opening of the interchange won't spell the end of road construction woes for commuters from Brownsburg. After the morning rush hour, crews are scheduled to close U.S. 136, or Crawfordsville Road, near the intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080715/LOCAL0503/807150409/-1/NEWS

Cumberland Road work set to start
The Indianapolis Star
Cara Culp
7/15/08

Cumberland Road between 146th Street and 150th Street will be closing starting on or after July 21, 2008. Work will be approximately 60 days. The closure will allow for the contractor to construct sewer, extend utilities, and widen Cumberland Road to four lanes within the closure limits. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807150412