News release from INDOT:
Southbound I-69 Lane Restrictions in Southwest Fort Wayne Scheduled to Begin Friday, May 17th
Lane restrictions due to proactive bridge maintenance work
(May 16, 2013) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces southbound I-69 will be intermittently restricted between Exit 309 (US 30/US 33) and Exit 302 (US 24), starting Friday, May 17, weather permitting. INDOT will be performing proactive maintenance work on the bridges over the CSX Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railroad, just north of Exit 305, as well as on the bridge over US 24, at Exit 302.
Motorists should be aware of traffic controls including barrels, cones and arrow boards while the work is in progress. The work is expected to be complete by end of the day on May 30, weather permitting.
The work is part of a multi-location bridge maintenance contract, with work taking place in upcoming months throughout the INDOT Fort Wayne District. The contract was awarded to R. L. McCoy, based on the low bid of $627,000.
INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone. For the latest news and information about INDOT, visit www.in.gov/indot. You can find traffic restriction information at www.trafficwise.IN.gov. Contact the Fort Wayne District toll free at 866-227-3555.