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INDOT Hearing to Discuss Widening of US 41 August 2

Last updated on Tuesday, July 17, 2018

(ST. JOHN) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. John Town Hall, 10955 West 93rd Avenue, St. John, Indiana 46373.

The purpose of the public hearing is to offer an opportunity to comment on current design plans for a proposed US 41 roadway widening and added center turn lanes from US 231 north for 1.5 miles to approximately Standard Drive within the Town of St. John, located in Lake County.

The project proposes to modify and widen the US 41 roadway to include a 14-foot wide auxiliary center left-turn lane throughout the length of the project area. Exceptions will be at intersections where left turns already exist and at bridge or culvert structures. The current north and south bound lanes will remain as through lanes.

Existing driveway culverts will be replaced in-kind as needed, and two new detention basins will be constructed. No detours are required for this project, however there will be phased lane closures and shifting of traffic as needed.

Access to all properties along the US 41 corridor will be maintained during construction.

Construction of the project will require approximately 3 acres of new permanent right-of-way. Federal and state funds are proposed for use towards the construction of this project.

The environmental document and preliminary design plans are available to view prior to the public hearing at the following locations:

Public statements for the record will be taken as part of the public hearing procedure. All verbal statements recorded during the public hearing and all written comments submitted prior to, during and for a period of two (2) weeks following the hearing date, will be evaluated, considered and addressed in subsequent environmental documentation.

Verbal comments may be restricted to time limitations based on the number of speakers. Written comments in regard to the project may be submitted prior to the public hearing and within the comment period to: INDOT Public Hearings, IGCN Room N642, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

With advance notice, INDOT can provide accommodation for persons with disabilities and/or limited English speaking ability and persons needing auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters, signers, readers, or large print. Should accommodation be needed please contact Rickie Clark, Office of Public Involvement at (317) 232-6601, or email rclark@indot.in.gov.

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