The coalition supports short term fixes to the North Split infrastructure and alternatives to a rebuild, such as a multimodal boulevard.

The Indiana Department of Transportation says it will close portions of Interstate 65 in Indianapolis beginning July 1, and anticipates opening the interstate back to traffic on Aug. 5.

Two Republican primary candidates were attacked for their votes last year to raise the state's gas tax. They both won their races.

The new program stems from the Next Level Roads plan. It's aimed at both decreasing traffic congestion and increasing safety around railroads.

The group would include citizens, city councilors, and members of the State Senate and House of Representatives.

The counties the loan will serve include Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Monroe, Scott and Washington.

Mayor Joe Hogsett asked for the funding request to be fast-tracked so the city could address the issue more quickly.

Amish families use horses and buggies to get around, and the steel horseshoes can be especially hard on pavement.

Groups representing businesses, industry, environmentalists, cities, states and tribes will make their annual lobbying visit to Washington, D.C., this week.

The council heard a $14.4 million proposal at a special meeting, giving them the required 10-day public notice before voting at their scheduled meeting on March 12.