RICHMOND, Ind. — Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman will join state and local officials Thursday to commemorate the completion of the Major Moves reconstruction of U.S. 40. The $9.1 million project rebuilt 1.3 miles of U.S. 40 through Richmond’s near west side and includes a new bridge, traffic signals, concrete center islands and a pedestrian-activated sound and light beacon for safe crossing. The highway improvements not only provide a better driving experience, but also enhance overall safety.
WHO: Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman will join State Sen. Allen Paul; State Reps. Phil Pflum and Tom Saunders; Richmond Mayor Sally Hutton; INDOT Chief of Staff Robert Zier and District Deputy Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson; Earlham College V.P. of Community Relations Avis Stewart; Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and E.D.C. President & C.E.O. Tim Rogers; Milestone Contractors Area V.P. John Waechter
WHAT: Ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Major Moves reconstruction of U.S. 40
WHEN: 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2011
WHERE: Earlham College front lawn, near the main entrance on U.S. 40 801 National Road West, Richmond, Indiana

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