Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness as state and local officials marked the start of the 2018 Next Level Roads construction season on Friday. Officials kicked off construction for the year by breaking ground on a $143 million expansion of Interstate 65 between Columbus and Seymour.
Governor Holcomb’s Next Level Roads plan leverages long-term, sustainable funding to make record-setting investments in Indiana’s transportation system.
“Indiana is one of only a handful of states with a fully funded, long-term infrastructure plan. And, we’re putting it to good use, not just for our roads and bridges – but also to attract more job creators to move and grow in our state,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Working hand-in-hand with local communities, Indiana is taking care of what we have, finishing what we started and planning for the future.”
DRIVE SAFE
With record levels of construction happening around Indiana in 2018 and beyond, it is more important than ever for Hoosier motorists to drive safely in work zones. Governor Holcomb declared April 9-13 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Indiana to remind all Hoosiers of their responsibility to keep work zones safe by slowing down and avoiding distractions while driving.