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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2017

INDOT Santa Tracker Returns To Social Media
Use #SantaStopsIN to see Santa’s Movements Through Indiana

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces, for the third consecutive year, that it will be tracking the movements of Jolly ‘Ol Saint Nick while he makes his rounds in the Hoosier State. On December 24, beginning at 6 p.m. eastern time, INDOT Social media pages will track the movements of Santa Claus as he enters the state in our Seymour District. Kris Kringle will visit Indiana landmarks, visit with INDOT staff and help spread the word about travel tips and safe driving. Children and parents who would like to follow Santa can do so at the times listed below using #SantaStopsIN: 6 p.m. Seymour District www.facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast www.twitter.com/INDOTSoutheast 6:30 p.m. Greenfield District www.facebook.com/INDOTEastCentral www.twitter.com/INDOTEast

7 p.m. Fort Wayne District

www.facebook.com/INDOTNortheast
www.twitter.com/INDOTNortheast

7:30 p.m. LaPorte District

www.facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest
www.twitter.com/INDOTNorthwest

8 p.m. Crawfordsville District

www.facebook.com/INDOTWestCentral
www.twitter.com/INDOT_WCentral

8:30 p.m. Vincennes District

www.facebook.com/INDOTVincennesDistrict
www.twitter.com/INDOTSouthwest

Know before you go

INDOT reminds Hoosiers to drive defensively and plan extra travel time during the holidays. Hoosier Helpers sponsored by State Farm will patrol urban interstates in Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and Southern Indiana near Louisville during heavy travel periods this holiday.

Learn about traffic and road conditions, crashes and construction on state highways by visiting http://indot.carsprogram.org, calling 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or dialing 511 from a mobile phone.

Subscribe to receive INDOT news and information by text message or email at http://bit.ly/INDOTsubscription. Find links to INDOT’s regional Facebook and Twitter pages at http://bit.ly/INDOTsocial.

INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

Stay Informed

Motorists can learn about highway work zones and other traffic alerts at indot.carsprogram.org, 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.

Subscribe to receive text and email alerts about INDOT projects at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/INDOT/subscriber/new. Find links to INDOT’s Facebook and Twitter pages at www.in.gov/indot/3074.htm.

About Next Level Roads
“In Indiana, the Crossroads of America is more than a motto; it’s our mission.”
– Governor Eric Holcomb

Next Level Roads is Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s initiative to elevate Indiana’s economic competitiveness and quality of life for all Hoosiers through investment in transportation infrastructure. This sustainable, data-driven plan dedicates more than $30 billion over the next 20 years to improving the conditions of existing roads and bridges – both state and local, finishing major projects, and building for the future. Next Level Roads is enhancing Indiana’s position as a leader in freight and logistics and empowering cities, towns and counties to build communities that attract jobs and talent. Learn more about Next Level Roads at in.gov/indot.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation
INDOT empowers businesses to deliver Indiana to the world and bring the world to Indiana by providing a transportation network that is second to none. The agency builds and maintains more than 28,000 lane miles of highway and 5,600 bridges, and provides oversight for 117 public aviation facilities and more than 4,000 miles of active rail lines. Indiana ranked as the #1 state in the U.S. for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2016 “Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot.

Customer Service
Indiana Department of Transportation
100 N. Senate Ave., IGCN 755
Indianapolis, IN 46204
1-866-849-1368 
indot@indot.in.gov

Media Contact
East Central Indiana - LaMar Holliday, 317-467-3479 or lholliday@indot.in.gov
West Central Indiana - Debbie Calder, 765-361-5236 or dcalder@indot.in.gov
Northeast Indiana - Nichole Hacha-Thomas, 260-969-8219 or nhachathomas@indot.in.gov
Northwest Indiana - Doug Moats, 219-325-7526 or dmoats@indot.in.gov
Southeast Indiana - Harry Maginity, 317-468-3190 or hmaginity@indot.in.gov
Southwest Indiana - Jason Tiller, 812-895-7310 or jtiller@indot.in.gov