IN SB0027

Requires the Indiana Department of Transportation to provide written notice to local governmental bodies before awarding contracts for state highway projects that would close the highway for at least 5 consecutive days

Notice must be sent to the county executive, municipality executive (or nearest municipality if in an unincorporated area), fire protection service providers, and local emergency management directors serving the affected area

Local governmental bodies have 30 days after receiving notice to submit written objections to the proposed highway closure to the department

If objections are received, the department must respond at a regularly scheduled meeting of the county commissioners, county fiscal body, or municipal fiscal body

The department may alter projects to mitigate closure effects, but all department decisions are final and not subject to judicial review