The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has expanded its free TrafficWise traveler information service to include updated reports for all State Roads, U.S. Highways and Interstates around Indiana. Starting today, motorists now have a new tool to plan their travels by visiting TrafficWise.IN.gov or dialing 800-261-ROAD (7623).

“The new INDOT TrafficWise service is our first advanced technology deployment that covers both rural and urban state highways in all corners of Indiana,” said INDOT Commissioner Michael W. Reed. “As the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday draws nearer, INDOT encourages motorists to ‘Know Before You Go’ by arming themselves with information from the new INDOT TrafficWise service.”

INDOT’s TrafficWise service is the first to launch new software, developed with pooled Federal funds from a dozen states, that provides more user-friendly Web and phone traveler information. Motorists accustomed to dialing the Indiana State Police Winter Road Conditions Hotline at 800-261-ROAD (7623) will now reach the new INDOT TrafficWise service. In addition to winter road conditions, callers will also hear year-round reports of traffic delays caused by roadway maintenance, construction or crashes. Controlled by a caller’s voice or numeric keypad, the phone system provides traffic reports for individual state highways or major metropolitan regions.