The Indiana Department of Transportation announces, for the third consecutive year, that it will be tracking the movements of Jolly ‘Ol Saint Nick while he makes his rounds in the Hoosier State.
On December 24, beginning at 6 p.m. eastern time, INDOT Social media pages will track the movements of Santa Claus as he enters the state in our Seymour District. Kris Kringle will visit Indiana landmarks, visit with INDOT staff and help spread the word about travel tips and safe driving.
Children and parents who would like to follow Santa can do so at the times listed below using #SantaStopsIN:
6 p.m. Seymour District
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INDOTSoutheast
www.twitter.com/INDOTSoutheast6:30 p.m. Greenfield District
7 p.m. Fort Wayne District
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INDOTNortheast
www.twitter.com/INDOTNortheast7:30 p.m. LaPorte District
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INDOTNorthwest
www.twitter.com/INDOTNorthwest8 p.m. Crawfordsville District
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INDOTWestCentral
www.twitter.com/INDOT_WCentral8:30 p.m. Vincennes District
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INDOTVincennesDistrict
www.twitter.com/INDOTSouthwestKnow before you go
INDOT reminds Hoosiers to drive defensively and plan extra travel time during the holidays. Hoosier Helpers sponsored by State Farm will patrol urban interstates in Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and Southern Indiana near Louisville during heavy travel periods this holiday.
Learn about traffic and road conditions, crashes and construction on state highways by visiting http://indot.
carsprogram.org, calling 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or dialing 511 from a mobile phone. Subscribe to receive INDOT news and information by text message or email at http://bit.ly/
INDOTsubscription. Find links to INDOT’s regional Facebook and Twitter pages at http://bit.ly/INDOTsocial. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
Stay Informed
Motorists can learn about highway work zones and other traffic alerts at indot.carsprogram.org, 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.
Subscribe to receive text and email alerts about INDOT projects at https://public.govdelivery.
com/accounts/INDOT/subscriber/ new. Find links to INDOT’s Facebook and Twitter pages at www.in.gov/indot/3074.htm.
About Next Level Roads
“In Indiana, the Crossroads of America is more than a motto; it’s our mission.”
– Governor Eric HolcombNext Level Roads is Governor Eric J. Holcomb’s initiative to elevate Indiana’s economic competitiveness and quality of life for all Hoosiers through investment in transportation infrastructure. This sustainable, data-driven plan dedicates more than $30 billion over the next 20 years to improving the conditions of existing roads and bridges – both state and local, finishing major projects, and building for the future. Next Level Roads is enhancing Indiana’s position as a leader in freight and logistics and empowering cities, towns and counties to build communities that attract jobs and talent. Learn more about Next Level Roads at in.gov/indot.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation
INDOT empowers businesses to deliver Indiana to the world and bring the world to Indiana by providing a transportation network that is second to none. The agency builds and maintains more than 28,000 lane miles of highway and 5,600 bridges, and provides oversight for 117 public aviation facilities and more than 4,000 miles of active rail lines. Indiana ranked as the #1 state in the U.S. for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2016 “Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot.