INDOT is lowering the speed limit on Ind. 46 in Ellettsville. What you need to know
Boris Ladwig
This story was updated to add new information.
Your trip to or through Ellettsville is going to take a bit longer starting this week. Here's why.
What’s happening in Ellettsville this week?
The Indiana Department of Transportation will reduce the speed limit on Ind. 46 in Ellettsville.
What’s the new speed limit going to be?
The state will reduce the speed limit to 35 mph, down 10 mph from the current limit.
When will the new speed limit go into effect in Ellettsville?
INDOT said the change will occur “on or after Tuesday, April 1.”
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Why is INDOT reducing the speed limit in Ellettsville?
The state agency said in a news release that it is reducing the speed limit “to help enhance safety and mobility” along the highway.
Sidney Nierman, public relations director for INDOT Southeast, said via email the agency made the change after receiving "several requests" that prompted a speed study and an evaluation of crashes in the last three years.
The study and evaluation suggested the corridor would benefit from a lower speed, she said.
"Making this change aims to improve the overall safety on S.R. 46 in Ellettsville, as speed most commonly indicates the severity of a crash," Nierman said.
She also said the speed reduction would "improve safety by creating more consistency along the corridor.
"This change has been made along other corridors of similar type, resulting in improved safety in those areas," Nierman said.
‘Use extra caution’
INDOT asked that drivers “slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.” The agency said work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
Where can you get more information?
The agency said people can monitor road closures, conditions and traffic alerts any time via:
- Facebook: Facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast
- X/Twitter: @INDOTSoutheast
- TrafficWise: 511in.org
- App: iTunes app store and Google Play store for Android
Boris Ladwig can be reached at bladwig@heraldt.com.