TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces updates to the I-65 Added Travel Lanes (ATL) project in Tippecanoe County. Due to the contractor's schedule, the I-65 southbound entrance ramp at State Road 43 is now expected to open on or after Friday, April 14, weather permitting. Crews will continue to work on this project through the winter months, as the weather and temperature allows. INDOT appreciates the public's continued cooperation and patience as crews work to complete this ATL project.

Currently, work is happening on I-65 in both directions between S.R. 25 and W. 725 N., north of Lafayette. INDOT urges the public to be aware of narrow lanes for the duration of the project. Traffic is currently being shifted to the new inside lanes in both directions, while crews construct the outside lanes. Temporary lane restrictions may be required throughout the duration of the project.

This project was awarded to Walsh Construction Co. for over $99.4 million. This project will add an additional lane in both directions from the Wabash River Bridge to nearly 2.5 miles north of S.R. 43. Work also includes widening the Ninth St., Prophets Rock and S.R. 43 Bridges, improving the geometrics of the S.R. 43 ramps.  S.R. 43 will be resurfaced within the interchange area and a traffic signal will be added at the on I-65 southbound ramps at S.R. 43. The entire project is expected to be completed in late May of 2023.

INDOT urges motorists to slow down, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through work zones.