Install New Cable Rail Barriers along I-275

Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting bids for labor, materials, tools, and equipment to install new cable rail barriers along I-275 from 1.7 miles north to 0.71 miles south of Exit 17 in Dearborn County, with bids due September 2, 2026.

Prevailing wage requirements apply to all labor. Work must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and current editions of the Indiana Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Bidders must demonstrate experience with cable rail barrier installation and highway safety systems.

The scope covers cable rail barrier installation across a 2.41-mile section of I-275, including furnishing and installing cable barrier systems in accordance with Indiana Department of Transportation standards and specifications. Technical requirements include specified gauge, tensioning, and post-spacing standards for cable rail materials. Compensation is structured on a unit basis per linear feet of barrier installed and associated hardware components.

Project completion is expected within a defined timeframe following contract award, with milestone dates for material delivery and installation phases. Bonding and insurance requirements include performance bonds and liability coverage. The Indiana Department of Transportation will fund the project through state transportation funds, subject to federal-aid highway program requirements if applicable.