News release from INDOT:
Rolling Slow-Downs Scheduled for I-69 near County Line Road on August 30th
Drivers will experience traffic slow-downs, lane restrictions and ramp closures on I-69 near mile marker 293
(August 27, 2015) – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that motorists can expect rolling slow-downs and ramp closures on Interstate 69 throughout Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30, weather permitting. The traffic slow-down is needed to allow a low-flying helicopter to pull American Electric Power lines over I-69, near County Line Road.
A series of rolling slow-downs will take place between 6 a.m. and noon, with the assistance of law enforcement. The slowdowns will take place on I-69 northbound from mile marker 290 to 293 and I-69 southbound from mile marker 296 to 293. The slow-downs, which will take motorists down to 10 mph or below, will create traffic voids to allow for safely pulling the wires over the highway.
The operation will also require the restriction of the far left lane of I-69 in both directions, at mile marker 293, as well as the temporary closure of the ramp from Lafayette Center Road to I-69 southbound. The ramp will be closed during the series of 20-minute rolling slow-downs.
Electronic message boards will alert motorists of the rolling slowdown. Drivers may wish to seek an alternate route.
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