Scheduled Completion: First Phase of CR 31 to CR 35 in 2021; Second Phase of CR 35 through SR 13 in 2023

Bid Price: 

First Phase: $5,340,623.00

Second Phase: $6,931,649.00

Design: Elkhart County Highway Department

Project Summary: Full reconstruction of the CR 38 corridor will occur from CR 31 to SR 13, with added buggy lanes along the shoulders. Construction will be done in two stages, first from CR 31 to CR 35 then from CR 35 to SR 13.

Information and Updates:

October 2015 – Topographic Survey completed

May 2018 – Alignment and profile set and beginning stages of the ROW process

December 2020 – Bid procedure executed for construction.

January 2021 – Contractor selected and contract awarded.

March 29, 2021 – Begin construction on section one of Phase 1. Road closures along CR 38 from CR 31 to CR 35. Only local traffic will be allowed access to this area during construction. Through traffic is encouraged to follow posted detour route.

March 2023 – Begin Construction on Phase 2. Road Closures along CR 38 from CR 35 to CR 41 are expected to continue into October. Only local traffic will be allowed access to this area during construction. Through traffic is encouraged to follow the posted detour route signs.

October 2023 – Major construction on both phases of the project is complete and the corridor is open to traffic. Please continue to use caution as crews finish up the final touches through the corridor.