I-65 Speed Limit Change in Boone County
The Boone County Sheriff's office has been spreading the word about recent speed limit changes on portions of I-65 in Boone County. A major road construction project is set to begin on I-65 between Indianapolis and Lebanon. A third lane will be added on the stretch of I-65 from I-865 to Exit 138 in Lebanon, Boone County. Also, the bridge at SR 267 will be replaced and the ramps at SR 334 will be improved.
The speed limit for the stretch of interstate where construction is set to begin has already been lowered to 55 miles per hour and additional speed reductions will go into place once construction begins. Patrols will be enhanced in this area with state and local law enforcement officers concerned with the safety of those at the worksite, as well as the motorists on I-65.
Worksite speed limits set under Indiana Code section 9-21-5-11 may be enforced only if 1) workers are present in the immediate vicinity of the worksite; or 2) if workers are not present in the immediate vicinity of the worksite, the establishing authority determines that the safety of the traveling public requires enforcement of the worksite speed limit.
Penalties for violating a worksite speed limit can be significant. Violations under IC 9-21-5-11 can be assessed as follows: at least $300 for 1st infraction under this section, at least $500 if 2nd infraction under this section in the previous three years and at least $1,000 for 3rd infraction under this section in the previous three years.
