Variable Speed Limit Signs by SWARCO Signs reduce high speed-related accidents and optimize road safety in Indianapolis, IN.
Indianapolis, Indiana
Overview
Indianapolis, IN, addresses traffic challenges on I-465 by implementing Variable Speed Limit Signs by SWARCO Signs, focused on reducing
speeding and enhancing traffic flow.
Location
Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, is the largest city in the state, with a population of 840,000. It is located in the state’s central till plain along the west fork of the White River. It serves as a major hub for manufacturing and a key transportation center for both freight and passenger services.
The Challenge
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) was responsible for ensuring roadway safety throughout the state and sought to implement a Variable Speed Limit Sign (VSLS) to reduce speeds on Interstate 465. When an accident occurs, drivers frequently do not recognize the need to slow down. The purpose of the VSLS is to help prevent collisions caused by excessive speeds when vehicles in front are slowing down due to a traffic incident.
Solution
Approved for the project, Michiana Contracting, a highly experienced Indiana contractor with over 50 years in operation, managed the sign installation on the 465 Southeast Corridor. This project involved the delivery of 62 32 x 48 VSLS signs for Indiana contract T 42821-B, with installations beginning in the summer of 2023 and concluding in early fall 2023.
Benefits of VSLS by SWARCO Signs
• Easily adjust speed limits in unique conditions
• Clear visibility and color uniformity from any angle
• Fully programmable
The Results
Michiana Contracting recently received the Award of Excellence for Best Infrastructure Project from ABC of Indiana & Kentucky for ITS project on I-465 in Indianapolis. This project featured the installation of multiple Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) devices, including the 62 SWARCO Variable Speed Limit Signs.
These SWARCO signs have enhanced safety, improved traffic flow, and optimized road use in Indiana by effectively managing speeds during peak times.
