Indianapolis, IN – Drivers traveling along Interstate 70 in west central Indiana should expect increased construction activity beginning this week as crews work along highway shoulders to install new traffic equipment.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) West Central, construction crews will be active on the shoulders of I-70 between now and later this summer, installing digital message boards and traffic monitoring cameras at several mile marker locations.
INDOT officials say no lane closures are currently planned, but motorists should remain cautious while passing work zones and avoid distracted driving as crews operate close to live traffic.
📍 Work Locations Along I-70
Digital Message Boards:
- Mile Marker 16.5
- Mile Marker 28.5
- Mile Marker 38.30
- Mile Marker 45.2
Traffic Cameras:
- Mile Marker 22.6
- Mile Marker 37.2
- Mile Marker 36.9
- Mile Marker 41.2
- Mile Marker 50.8
The upgrades are part of a broader effort by INDOT to improve real-time traffic communication and roadway safety, allowing officials to provide faster alerts during crashes, weather events, and traffic slowdowns.
While traffic flow should remain largely unaffected, INDOT warns that drivers may encounter workers, construction vehicles, and equipment entering or exiting the shoulder, particularly during daytime hours.
Motorists are reminded to slow down near work zones, stay alert for sudden movements, and give crews plenty of space.
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