New 'Classroom on Wheels' Educates Mechanics

A simulator board with its "own brain," and housed in a 34-foot mobile training lab, offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience of real-life mechanical issues that occur in our trucks. Read more.

Stay informed about COVID-19. Read more.

INDOT Continues Stellar COVID-19 Response

With little fanfare, we have worked every day behind the scenes since March to deliver millions of items to help combat the coronavirus. "This has been my most gratifying experience," said a 40-year INDOT employee. Read more.

New Tool, Proposed
to Help Inspectors,
Wins Research Awards

A digital inspection program  — currently being reviewed by INDOT — proposes to shift inspecting contracted work from solely the judgment of INDOT employees to a digital, risk-based system. Read more.

September 2020

A Message from the Commissioner

I have traveled the state visiting with many of you more than I ever have. I've witnessed great work in the field, including some new processes. I know that it has not been easy during these times, but you have continued to be high performers, not only taking care of our roadways, but also supporting one another. I am so honored to be a part of our INDOT team. Read more.

Executive Staff Celebrates Innovation Winners The Innovation and Process Improvements Division awards, attended by the commissioner and deputy commissioners, honors last year's champions. There is still time to submit innovative ideas for this year's competition. Read more.

Sometimes, INDOT Really Is for the Birds INDOT maintains interstates and highways, not Sesame Street, but our association with big birds carries on. We are intertwined with falcons, eagles and other feathered friends. Read more.

Agency Employees Mask Up A father-and-son duo puts their collegiate rivalry aside in support of wearing masks to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. See what dozens of other INDOT workers look like in their masks. Read more.

District News

Quirky Pothole Campaign to Make Waves Again Is that Leonardo di Caprio "drowning" in a pothole and being comforted by Kate Winslet? Yes, it is! One of our districts will be starting its INDOT Spotters campaign again with even more fun things in store. Read more.

Take the News Quiz How well did you read this month's newsletter? Take the Inside INDOT news quiz to find out. Take the quiz.

Send Us a Photo of Your Cat The October issue of Inside INDOT will be distributed around National Cat Day. We want to include your friendly feline in a special "The Cats of INDOT" photo page. Read more.