US20, auxiliary lanes, two-way left turn lanes, US20 from 400' east of SR39 to 2.85 miles east of SR39 (fail RD), laporte county, R-41437

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) a Formula Grant of $10.2 million under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on July 28, 2025, for infrastructure improvements on US Route 20 in LaPorte County, Indiana. The project, designated R-41437, involves the construction of auxiliary lanes and two-way left turn lanes on US20 extending from 400 feet east of State Route 39 to 2.85 miles east of SR39 (Fail Road). The project is scheduled for completion by July 15, 2031, and represents a state-administered federal highway improvement initiative focused on enhancing traffic flow and safety along this corridor.

This award supports highway construction and improvement activities authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The auxiliary lanes and two-way left turn lane improvements are typical eligible activities under CFDA 20.205, which funds highway preservation, construction, and safety enhancements on public roads meeting federal-aid requirements. As a state department of transportation, INDOT administers the project in accordance with FHWA oversight requirements, including design approval, environmental compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and adherence to applicable federal regulations governing highway construction projects.

Project description

R-41437 - DES 1702993 auxiliary lanes, two-way left turn lanes on US20 in laporte county laporte district