11-01-2007 INDOT presents $2 million check to South Bend

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noted that INDOT would award the city $2 million to design and construct the intersection improvement. "INDOT welcomes feedback from the communities in which we serve,"noted Mike Monahan, INDOT LaPorte District Deputy Commissioner. "Today's ceremony is an example of beneficial cooperation." INDOT has considered changes to the intersection since 1982. Beteween 10,000 and 16,0000 cars travel through the intersection each day, according to a study by the Michiana Council of Area Governments. Trucks represent more than 5 percent of the traffic. The intersection has a significant crash history with 43 accidents in a two-year period between 2003 and 2005, MACOG reported. "The City has demonstrated its desire to listen to neighbors' concerns and work toward a project that addresses our common goals for safety and appropriate development," said Common Council member Ann Puzzello, who represents the 4t' District, including the Coquillard Woods neighborhood near the project. The designed project can be accomplished within the $2 million agreed between the City of South Bend and INDOT. LaPorte District Contact: Joshua Bingham, (219)325-7455 or jbinghamAindot.in.gov City of South Bend: Mikki Dobski, (574) 235-5855 or (574) 876-1564 (cell)