Stories tagged with "dpw"

Heavy showers disrupt morning commute by John Touhy

While the heavy rainfall has eased a bit this morning it continues to cause traffic problems. The Indianapolis Metropolitan police said they were working on four auto accidents at... – Oct 09, 2009 at 8:40 AM in News

Metro area under flood watch by Vic Ryckaert

Rainfall of 3-5 inches possible by this afternoon in Central Indiana A flood watch is expected to remain in effect until later today as heavy rains were projected to move through... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

City to present Crooked Creek sewer plans Tuesday by Gretchen Becker

Crooked Creek area residents can learn more about an upcoming sewer improvement project Tuesday. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works will host an open house for the Crooked... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM in North Marion County

Fire causes $200K damage to city building by indystar

More than 50 firefighters battled an overnight blaze at an Indianapolis Department of Public Works garbage truck storage building that caused about $200,000 in damage today. The... – Sep 11, 2009 at 9:12 AM in Communities

Indianapolis streamlines process to fix potholes by Kevin Oneal

City agency hoping new process lessens problems in winter The more potholes fixed now in warm weather, the fewer holes there will be to repair when cold weather arrives.... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Indy speeding up chuckhole repairs by Kevin Oneal

If chuckholes are fixed now in warm weather, there will be fewer holes to repair when cold weather arrives next year. That’s the reasoning of the Department of Public Works, which... – Jul 16, 2009 at 3:41 PM in Politics & Government

Crooked Creek sewer project to boost Juan Solomon Park's amenities by Gretchen Becker

A sewer project will proceed as planned despite requests from one resident to alter plans for a lift station in a Northside park. The Department of Public Works created plans for... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County

Infrastructure project wish list would cost $5 billion by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Sewer system is biggest cost on infrastructure list Almost a year ago, part of a retaining wall on the Oliver Street bridge fell into the White River on the Near Southside, forcing... – Jun 22, 2009 at 12:55 PM in Marion County

Northwestside hazardous waste drop-off closes by Gretchen Becker

Northwestside residents will have to find an alternate place to take their household hazardous waste until the end of the year. The Trader’s Point Collection Facility, 7550 N.... – Mar 26, 2009 at 2:48 PM in Marion County

Snowbound streets have residents fuming by Will Higgins

DPW says it will expand plowing, but its director suggests a do-it-yourself approach Marion County public schools reopened today after 12.5-inch snowfall forced them to close for... – Jan 30, 2009 at 9:13 AM in Communities

Indy confident it could handle snow for 2012 Super Bowl by Will Higgins

This week's snowstorm is particularly provocative for its timing: It's Super Bowl week.The big game this year takes place Sunday in sunny Tampa, Fla., but in 2012, it'll be in... – Jan 29, 2009 at 8:31 AM in Communities

City: Indy streets should be 'passable' this morning most recent comment by alesiaann

I think the road crews have done a tremendous job.... – Jan 30, 2009 at 5:28 AM

DPW employees retrofit rusty salt trucks by attaching spreaders right to chassis by Bill Mccleery

Indianapolis faced a problem this year as winter approached.Some city Department of Public Works trucks had such corroded bodies that officials determined they no longer could... – Dec 07, 2008 at 1:35 PM in Communities

Ballard: Indy will be stingy salting roads this winter by indystar

City snowplows and salt spreaders will try to limit the amount of high-priced salt they spread on city streets this winter without leaving them covered in snow and ice.Mayor Greg... – Oct 22, 2008 at 12:31 PM in Communities