The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road work moratorium beginning at noon Thursday, July 3, until the morning hours of Monday, July 7, to optimize safety and mobility during the heavily traveled Independence Day holiday weekend.

INDOT has directed contractors to pull back barrels and barricades to the safest extent possible. Some closures and restrictions will remain in place on larger projects that cannot be safely opened to traffic for the weekend.

The statewide TrafficWise traveler information webpage includes updated reports for all state roads, U.S. highways and interstates across Indiana. Motorists can learn about traffic conditions, road closures, construction information, and crashes by going to http://indot.carsprogram.org/ or calling 1-800-261-ROAD (7623).