Improvements

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Contract 1

Contract 1 includes the eastern portion of the project area and extends from west of U.S. 35 to the Ohio state line.

Improvements Include:

INDOT awarded the $377.8 million contract to the Walsh Group, Crider & Crider, Rieth-Riley joint venture in summer 2024. Construction started in spring 2025 and will be complete in 2029.

Pictures of Progress

Work Underway

U.S. 40 Interchange Improvements

November 2025 | December 2025

Added Travel Lanes

I-70 is currently four lanes, two in each direction.

A third lane will be added in each direction from west of U.S. 35 to the Ohio state line.

Widening work will happen inside existing lanes utilizing the grass median.

Interchange Improvements:

Significant changes to the U.S. 35 and U.S. 40 interchanges will improve safety and mobility.

Bridge Improvements:

Twenty-one bridges from west of U.S. 35 to the Ohio state line are being improved and widened. Improvements include complete replacements, deck replacements, deck overlays and painting.

Contract 2

Contract 2 includes the western portion of the project area and extends from west of State Road 1 to west of Centerville.

Improvements Include:

INDOT awarded the $162.3 million contract to the Milestone Contractors, L.P., and E&B Paving joint venture in early 2025. Construction started in late 2025 and will be complete in 2029.

Bridge Improvements:

Improvements are expected for the 13 bridges in the Contract 2 area, including bridge deck rehabilitations.

Additional bridge improvements for the Contract 2 area will include deck replacements, deck overlays, and painting.

Contract 3

Contract 3 includes the central portion of the project area and extends from west of Centerville to U.S. 35.