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Hoosier Highways Undergo Spring Cleaning

Last updated on Friday, April 13, 2018

(UNDATED) - Spring cleaning season is here and that means more than 90 percent of INDOT’s maintenance staff and over 100 volunteers will be out in force to pick-up litter along Indiana state roads, US highways and interstates this Friday, April 13.

In the past, INDOT maintenance staff have worked with the Indiana Department of Corrections crews and together the joint crew has picked up 22,123 bags of trash in the past five years, with 7,346 being picked up in 2017 alone. INDOT spends an average of $5.8 million to accomplish litter pick-up every year on the state's 11,000 center lane miles of roadway.

"Keeping Indiana highways free from litter is no easy feat," said INDOT Greenfield District Deputy Commissioner Todd May. "But we take pride in our roads and maintaining outstanding roadsides for motorists. We could not do it without our staff, volunteers and motorists doing their part to keep our roads clean."

INDOT asks that all drivers be aware of the work zones that will be in place along the many heavily travelled routes and to move over and slow down to ensure the safety of the individuals operating along the roadway.

Litter Prevention Programs

In addition to maintenance activities, INDOT utilizes multiple distinct programs to minimize litter along the roadways. These programs include:

Preventing Litter on Hoosier Roadways

INDOT encourages Hoosiers to prevent litter on Indiana highways and aid clean-up efforts. Here's how:

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