![]() In other words, it’s a rest area that actually offers a slice of Hoosier lifestyle. In terms of the facility, the updated features were designed with the intention of using community elements throughout. The Pigeon Creek Welcome Center, located on I-69 just south of Angola in Steuben County, opened in October 2020. The $275 million modernization project is in its second year, but even before the program took shape, one INDOT facility was already under construction. “We have a few aging facilities, so it’s time for some updates.” “We’re always looking at our building portfolio across the state and we regularly review the condition and all of the aspects of our buildings, in particular, focusing on rest areas and welcome centers,” explained INDOT Operations Analyst Ryan Hargis, who also serves as the modernization project manager. INDOT carefully identified facilities to kick off the revitalization project as part of routine building reviews. Currently, INDOT rest areas and welcome centers have 1,402 semi-truck parking spaces - an average of 48 spaces at each facility. By 2031, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to completely upgrade facilities and amenities - and increase truck parking spaces by 1,100 - across the state. Ten of Indiana’s interstate welcome centers are going modern. Crossroads Quarterly - Spring 2021 Welcome to Indiana: New and Upgraded Rest Areas Will Provide Increased Truck Parking
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