SOUTH BEND — A regional transportation plan that looks ahead to 2045 identifies more than 60 miles worth of potential road projects in Elkhart County. The Michiana Area Council of Governments published its draft long-range plan for transportation this month. The “Michiana on the Move: 2045 Transportation Plan” looks at the infrastructure demands that come with [...]

Indiana State Police troopers plan to continue increasing patrols along a 14-mile construction zone on I-65 south of Columbus where the number of deaths and injuries are increasing due to accidents. From March 2018, when the project started, until Sept. 15, there have been roughly 7,778 accidents, resulting in 1,421 injured motorists and 29 traffic fatalities [...]

INDIANAPOLIS — A local legislator and an area business are supporting state legislation that would allow trucks to specifically carry heavier loads of masonry products on Indiana highways. Most semi-tractor trailers on Indiana highways have an 80,000-pound weight limit. An exception was made in 2013 for agricultural and steel commodities, and now, an exception for brick [...]