DES# 2000268 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Intersection Improvement at U.S. 40 and County Road 200 West in Hendricks County The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, November 12, from 5 - 7 p.m. EST at Cascade High School located at 6565 S. County Road 200 W., Clayton, IN 46118. The purpose of this event is to offer all interested persons an opportunity to learn about the proposed project to improve roadway safety and traffic operations at U.S. 40 and County Road (C.R.) 200 West, DES# 2000268, and to provide feedback to INDOT. Doors will open at 5 p.m. EST to allow participants to view project displays and speak with project representatives during an informal open house session before a presentation begins at 5:30. To accommodate those unable to attend in person, a livestream of the presentation will be available. The need for this project is due to an above average number of right-angle crashes, which have caused fatal/incapacitating injuries and property damage. This stems from the existing conditions of the divided highway, two-way stop-controlled intersection, including a narrow median width with minimal vehicle storage and a substandard westbound to northbound right-turn lane width. Additionally, the lack of median width prevents longer vehicles, such as school buses, from safely queuing in the median, leading to longer queue times and unsafe crossing movements for left-turning vehicles. The geometric deficiencies of the existing intersection have led to a police stoppage on U.S. 40 during high traffic events, such as school release, which increases the risk of rear-end crashes. The recommended alternative is a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) with a realigned C.R. 200 W approach. Median U-turn lanes are proposed for both eastbound and westbound U.S. 40. A raised median at the intersection of U.S. 40 and C.R. 200 W is proposed to eliminate C.R. 200 W through traffic and left turns from U.S. 40 onto C.R. 200 W. Approximately 0.77 acre of new permanent right-of-way and 0.04 acre of temporary right-ofway may be required for this project. The maintenance of traffic plan would occur under phased construction as follows: • Pre-Phase: Temporary pavement markings and warning signs will be installed, and temporary pavement will be constructed as needed. • Phase 1: This will include the construction of C.R. 200 W. under a closure and U.S. 40 loons, right-turn lanes, and outside drainage. Advanced warning signs, pavement markings, and temporary traffic barrier will be adjusted, and the U.S. 40 eastbound and westbound outside lanes will be closed. A single eastbound and westbound lane will remain open on U.S. 40. • Phase 2: Median U-turns, turn lanes, inside shoulders, and median drainage will be constructed. Advanced warning signs and pavement markings will be adjusted, and temporary traffic barriers will be installed to close the U.S. 40 eastbound and westbound inside lanes. A single eastbound and westbound lane will remain open on U.S. 40. • Phase 3: Median pavement and drainage will be completed. Advanced warning signs, pavement markings, and temporary traffic barriers will be adjusted, and the U.S. 40 eastbound and westbound inside lanes will be closed. A single eastbound and westbound lane will remain open on U.S. 40. INDOT is seeking your input on this project. Comments can be submitted in person, through the U.S. Postal Service, or via email. Written comments may be submitted at the public open house meeting and during the comment period to Cameron Schuh, HNTB, 111 Monument Circle, Suite 1200, Indianapolis IN 46204 or cschuh@HNTB.com.INDOT respectfully requests comments be submitted by Friday, December 5, 2025. Notice of Livestreamed Public Information Meeting In accordance with Indiana Code 5-13-1.5-2.9, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is offering livestreams of all public information meetings and public hearings. You can access the livestream starting at 5:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the following link: https://rebrand.ly/US40andCR200W. A recording of the livestream and the presentation will be posted on INDOT’s website following the meeting. The recording will be available online for up to 90 days. Livestream audience comments will only be accepted in electronic form, not verbally. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, INDOT will provide accommodations for persons with disabilities requiring assistance and/or accommodation, or persons of limited English proficiency (LEP) requiring accommodation related to accessibility to documents and participation at the public meeting venue or on the livestream. Should accommodations be required, please contact Cameron Schuh, HNTB, 111 Monument Circle, Suite 1200, Indianapolis IN 46204, 317-636-4682, or cschuh@HNTB.com by November 5, 2025. This notice is published in compliance with: 1) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, Section 771 (CFR 771.111(h)(1), stating: “Each State must have procedures approved by the FHWA to carry out a public involvement/public hearing program.” 2) 23 CFR 450.212(a)(7) stating: “Public involvement procedures shall provide for periodic review of the effectiveness of the public involvement process to ensure that the process provides full and open access to all and revision of the process as necessary.” 3) The INDOT Project Development Public Involvement Procedures Manual approved by the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation on July 7, 2021.      10/28, 11/5/25 #11783892                         hspaxlp