More details, links on US 30 meetings, opportunities to comment

News Release

WARSAW — The following details were released Tuesday ahead of two meetings concerning proposals involving the reconstruction of US 30.

The ProPEL US 30 East study team will host two public information meetings for the Draft Level 3 Screening Report in Warsaw and Columbia City. The meetings will be an open-house format, with various informational stations, videos, and a formal presentation.

• Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 5 to 7 p.m.
  Presentation at 5:30 p.m. EST
  Indian Springs Middle School, 1692 S.R. 9, Columbia City, IN 46275

• Wednesday, November 20, 5 to 7 p.m.
  Presentation at 5:30 p.m. EST
  Lincoln Elementary School, 203 N. Lincoln Street, Warsaw, IN 46580

In addition, the ProPEL US 30 East study team seeks public comments for the Draft Level 3 Screening Report. Public comments may be submitted online, in-person, and by mail through Friday, December 13, 2024. A Virtual Public Information Meeting will be posted at ProPELUS30.com on Wednesday, November 20, and will remain available throughout the duration of the public comment period.

• View the report here: https://propelus30.com/us-30-east/

• Interact with our segment map and videos: https://propelus30.com/alternatives3/

• Comment online at: https://pima.indot.in.gov/public/comment/project-comment-dynamic?project_id=105

• Mail comments to:
  Attn: ProPEL US 30 East Study
  WSP USA
  115 W. Washington Street #1270s
  Indianapolis, IN 46204

The ProPEL US 30 East Draft Level 3 Screening Report is based on data collection efforts that began in August 2022, and from feedback received from ongoing public and stakeholder involvement. INDOT intends to use the information, analysis, and decisions from the PEL study process to inform future decisions about the statewide infrastructure program which will require future federal environmental reviews conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Physical copies of the Draft Level 3 Screening Report will be available to view at the following locations throughout the public comment period:

• Pierceton Public Library
  101 W. Catholic Street, Pierceton
• Warsaw Community Public Library
  310 E. Main Street, Warsaw
• Peabody Public Library
  1160 S.R.205, Columbia City
• Monroeville Public Library
  115 Main Street, Monroeville
• New Haven Community Center
  7500 S.R. 930 East, Fort Wayne
• Northeastern Indiana Regional Coordinating Council
  200 E Berry Street, Suite 230, Fort Wayne