2013 Temporary Closure of I-65 (I-70/I-65 South Split Interchange) in the City of Indianapolis, 52232-52233 [2013-20500]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 52232 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 163 / Thursday, August 22, 2013 / Notices Vehicles servicing the businesses bordering the impacted area will still be able to do so by also using the alternative routes noted above to circulate around the restricted area. In addition, vehicles not serving businesses in the restricted area but, currently using I–395 and the local street system to reach their ultimate destinations, will be able to use the I– 95 interchanges north and south of I– 395 to access the alternative routes. A map depicting the alternative routes is available electronically at the docket established for this notice at https:// www.regulations.gov. The MDTA has reviewed these alternative routes and determined the routes to generally be capable of safely accommodating the diverted traffic during the period of temporary restriction. As mentioned previously, the sign and supplemental traffic control system plan is also being updated as part of the event’s TMP. Commercial vehicles as well as general traffic leaving the downtown area will also be able to use the alternative routes to reach I–95 and the rest of the Interstate System. The BGP and the city are working closely with businesses, including the hotels and restaurants located within the impact area, to schedule deliveries prior to the proposed I–395 closure to the extent feasible. The BGP is also working with affected businesses to schedule delivery services during the event period. The original plan uses a credentialing process for access through designated gates with access to specific loading areas. This request to temporarily close I–395 was prepared for the MDTA by the BGP and the city. In addition, the city has reached out to the Federal, State, and local agencies to collaborate and coordinate efforts to address the logistical challenges of hosting the BGP. The BGP and the city have worked extensively with the businesses and residential communities in the city that could be affected by the event. These efforts include the formation of Task Forces and event Sub-Committees, to guide the development of plans for event security, transportation management, public safety and more. The FHWA did not receive any comments in response to the Notice and Request for Comment. After full consideration of the MDTA request discussed in this final notice and determining that the request meets the requirements of 23 CFR 658.11(d), FHWA approves the deletion as proposed. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 127, 315 and 49 U.S.C. 31111, 31112, and 31114; 23 CFR part 658. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 Aug 21, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: August 14, 2013. Victor M. Mendez, Administrator. Electronic Access and Filing [FR Doc. 2013–20496 Filed 8–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration [Docket No. FHWA–2013–0036] 2013 Temporary Closure of I–65 (I–70/ I–65 South Split Interchange) in the City of Indianapolis Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. AGENCY: ACTION: Background Final Notice. The FHWA has approved a request from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to temporarily close a 2-mile portion of I–65 in Indiana (from I–70/I–65 south split interchange to I–70/I–65 north split interchange) for a period of 93 days, from Wednesday, August 21, to Thursday, November 21, 2013. The closure is requested to accommodate the reconstruction of the Virginia Avenue Bridge, which consists of replacing the northbound and southbound bridge girders and lowering the pavement section from south of Morris Street to north of Fletcher Avenue. The approval is granted in accordance with the provisions of 23 CFR 658.11 which authorizes the deletion of segments of the federally designated routes that make up the National Network designated in Appendix A of 23 CFR Part 658. The FHWA published a Notice and Request for Comment on July 1, 2013, seeking comments from the general public on this request submitted by the INDOT for a deletion in accordance with 23 CFR 658.11(d). No comments were received. SUMMARY: Effective Date: This Notice is effective immediately. DATES: Ms. Crystal Jones, Office of Freight Management and Operations, Office of Operations, (202) 366–2976, Mr. Bill Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366–0791, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, and Mr. Richard Marquis, FHWA Division Administrator-Indiana Division, (317) 226–7483. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 You may retrieve a copy of the Notice and Request for Comment, comments submitted to the docket, and a copy of this final notice through the Federal eRulemaking portal at: https:// www.regulations.gov. The Web site is available 24 hours each day, every day of the year. Electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines are available under the help section of the Web site. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from Office of the Federal Register’s home page at: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register and the Government Printing Office’s Web page at: https://www.gpoaccess.gov. Sfmt 4703 The INDOT submitted a request to the FHWA for approval of the temporary closure of a segment of I–65, from the I–70/I–65 south split interchange to the I–70/I–65 north split interchange, for a period of 93 days, from the period beginning Wednesday, August 21, through Thursday, November 21. This closure will be undertaken in support of the reconstruction of the Virginia Avenue Bridge, which consists of replacing the northbound and southbound bridge girders and lowering the pavement section from south of Morris Street to north of Fletcher Avenue. The FHWA is responsible for enforcing the Federal regulations applicable to the National Network of highways that can safely and efficiently accommodate the large vehicles authorized by provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended, designated in accordance with 23 CFR Part 658 and listed in Appendix A. In accordance with 23 CFR 658.11, the FHWA may approve deletions or restrictions of the Interstate system or other National Network route based upon specified justification criteria in section 658.11(d)(2). Requests for deletions are published in the Federal Register for notice and comment. Notice and Request for Comment The FHWA published a Notice and Request for Comment on July 1, seeking comments from the general public on this request submitted by the INDOT for a deletion in accordance with 23 CFR 658.11(d). The comment period closed on July 31. No comments were received. The FHWA sought comments on this request for temporary deletion from the National Network in accordance with 23 CFR 658.11(d). Specifically, the request is for approval of the temporary closure E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 163 / Thursday, August 22, 2013 / Notices of I–65 (from I–70/I–65 south split interchange to I–70/I–65 north split interchange) from the period beginning Wednesday August 21, through Thursday, August 21. This closure will be undertaken to accommodate the reconstruction on the Virginia Avenue Bridge, which consists of replacing the northbound and southbound bridge girders and lowering the pavement section from south of Morris Street to north of Fletcher Avenue. Along its length, I–65 through Indianapolis, Indiana, passes under several bridges, many with limited vertical clearance. The bridges at Virginia Avenue, Fletcher Avenue, Calvary Street, and Morris Street have vertical clearances ranging from 13′ 11″, to 14′ 6″. This project will increase vertical clearances to a minimum 14′ 9″ at each of these locations. For the duration of the requested temporary closure, eastbound and westbound I–70 traffic will be detoured to I–465, around the south side of Indianapolis. Northbound and southbound I–65 traffic will be detoured to I–465. The INDOT states that the temporary closure of this segment of I– 65 to general traffic should have negligible impact to interstate commerce. Commercial motor vehicles of the dimensions and configurations described in 23 CFR 658.13 and 658.15 serving the impacted area may use the alternate routes listed above. Vehicles servicing the businesses bordering the impacted area will still be able to do so by also using the alternative routes noted above to circulate around the restricted area. In addition, vehicles not serving businesses in the restricted area but, currently using I–65 and the local street system to reach their ultimate destinations, will be able to use I–465 to access the alternative routes. A map depicting the alternative routes is available electronically at the docket established for this notice at https:// www.regulations.gov. The INDOT has reviewed these alternative routes and determined the routes to generally be capable of safely accommodating the diverted traffic during the period of temporary closure. The INDOT will increase the Hoosier Helper workforce (freeway service patrols) along I–465 to address incident response and minimize any incident impacts. The INDOT will issue a press release to inform the community of the closure and will post the closure in Road Restriction System. The INDOT traveler information Web site Traffic Wise will be utilized, as well as the 511 phone system. The INDOT will issue a formal press release upon notification that the request for closure has been approved. The INDOT has VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:07 Aug 21, 2013 Jkt 229001 reached out to Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure a collaborative and coordinated effort to address the logistical challenges of reconstructing this section of I–65. The INDOT has notified the Indiana Motor Trucking Association of this plan to temporarily close I–65, and has agreed to work with them to provide information targeted at the trucking industry. This request to close I–65 to general traffic on or around August 21, 2013, was prepared for the INDOT in accordance with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Plan. The INDOT’s proposal has been approved by the city of Indianapolis Department of Public Works and INDOT will coordinate the closure with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The FHWA did not receive any comments in response to the Notice and Request for Comment. After full consideration of the INDOT request discussed in this final notice and determining that the request meets the requirements of 23 CFR 658.11(d), FHWA approves the deletion as proposed. Authority: 23 U.S.C. 127, 315 and 49 U.S.C. 31111, 31112, and 31114; 23 CFR part 658. Issued on: August 14, 2013. Victor M. Mendez, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2013–20500 Filed 8–21–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–22–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration [Docket Nos. FMCSA–2008–0362 and FMCSA–2006–26367] Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and Medical Review Board (MRB): Public Meetings Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Announcement of advisory committee public meetings. AGENCY: FMCSA announces a joint meeting of its Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and Medical Review Board (MRB) on September 9–10, 2013. MCSAC and the MRB will identify ideas and concepts the Agency should consider in reviewing the current hours of service requirements for drivers of passengercarrying vehicles. This will enable MCSAC to complete its deliberations on Task 11–6 concerning hours-of-service SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00107 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52233 (HOS) requirements for drivers of passenger-carrying vehicles. The committees will receive briefings on fatigue research on motorcoach drivers, and the North American Fatigue Management Program. On the afternoon of September 10, the committees will receive briefings on Schedule II medications. On Wednesday, September 11, MCSAC’s Compliance, Safety and Accountability (CSA) subcommittee will convene. Also on Wednesday, September 11, the MRB will meet separately to discuss ideas and concepts the Agency should consider for gathering additional information about Schedule II medications and their effect on CMV drivers’ ability to operate safely. Meetings are open to the public for their entirety and there will be a public comment period at the end of each day. TIMES AND DATES: The joint meeting will be held Monday–Tuesday, September 9–10, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), at the Hilton Alexandria Old Town, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 in the Washington and Jefferson Rooms on the 2nd floor. On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, the CSA subcommittee will meet at that same location and the MRB will meet across the street at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314 in the Mason Room on the Mezzanine level. Both meetings will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EDT. Copies of all MRB and MCSAC Task Statements and an agenda for the entire meeting will be made available in advance of the meeting at https://mrb.fmcsa.dot.gov and https://mcsac.fmcsa.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shannon L. Watson, Senior Advisor to the Associate Administrator for Policy, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, (202) 385–2395, mcsac@dot.gov. Services for Individuals With Disabilities For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Elizabeth Turner at (617) 494–2068, elizabeth.turner@ dot.gov, by Friday, August 30, 2013. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background MCSAC Section 4144 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU, Pub. L. 109–59, 119 Stat. 1144, August E:\FR\FM\22AUN1.SGM 22AUN1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration

[Docket No. FHWA-2013-0036]


2013 Temporary Closure of I-65 (I-70/I-65 South Split 
Interchange) in the City of Indianapolis

AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT.

ACTION: Final Notice.

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SUMMARY: The FHWA has approved a request from the Indiana Department of 
Transportation (INDOT) to temporarily close a 2-mile portion of I-65 in 
Indiana (from I-70/I-65 south split interchange to I-70/I-65 north 
split interchange) for a period of 93 days, from Wednesday, August 21, 
to Thursday, November 21, 2013. The closure is requested to accommodate 
the reconstruction of the Virginia Avenue Bridge, which consists of 
replacing the northbound and southbound bridge girders and lowering the 
pavement section from south of Morris Street to north of Fletcher 
Avenue.
    The approval is granted in accordance with the provisions of 23 CFR 
658.11 which authorizes the deletion of segments of the federally 
designated routes that make up the National Network designated in 
Appendix A of 23 CFR Part 658. The FHWA published a Notice and Request 
for Comment on July 1, 2013, seeking comments from the general public 
on this request submitted by the INDOT for a deletion in accordance 
with 23 CFR 658.11(d). No comments were received.

DATES: Effective Date: This Notice is effective immediately.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Crystal Jones, Office of Freight 
Management and Operations, Office of Operations, (202) 366-2976, Mr. 
Bill Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, (202) 366-0791, Federal 
Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20590, and Mr. Richard Marquis, FHWA Division Administrator-Indiana 
Division, (317) 226-7483. Office hours for the FHWA are from 8:00 a.m. 
to 4:30 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic Access and Filing

    You may retrieve a copy of the Notice and Request for Comment, 
comments submitted to the docket, and a copy of this final notice 
through the Federal eRulemaking portal at: https://www.regulations.gov. 
The Web site is available 24 hours each day, every day of the year. 
Electronic submission and retrieval help and guidelines are available 
under the help section of the Web site.
    An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from 
Office of the Federal Register's home page at: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register and the Government Printing Office's Web page at: 
https://www.gpoaccess.gov.

Background

    The INDOT submitted a request to the FHWA for approval of the 
temporary closure of a segment of I-65, from the I-70/I-65 south split 
interchange to the I-70/I-65 north split interchange, for a period of 
93 days, from the period beginning Wednesday, August 21, through 
Thursday, November 21. This closure will be undertaken in support of 
the reconstruction of the Virginia Avenue Bridge, which consists of 
replacing the northbound and southbound bridge girders and lowering the 
pavement section from south of Morris Street to north of Fletcher 
Avenue.
    The FHWA is responsible for enforcing the Federal regulations 
applicable to the National Network of highways that can safely and 
efficiently accommodate the large vehicles authorized by provisions of 
the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, as amended, 
designated in accordance with 23 CFR Part 658 and listed in Appendix A. 
In accordance with 23 CFR 658.11, the FHWA may approve deletions or 
restrictions of the Interstate system or other National Network route 
based upon specified justification criteria in section 658.11(d)(2). 
Requests for deletions are published in the Federal Register for notice 
and comment.

Notice and Request for Comment

    The FHWA published a Notice and Request for Comment on July 1, 
seeking comments from the general public on this request submitted by 
the INDOT for a deletion in accordance with 23 CFR 658.11(d). The 
comment period closed on July 31. No comments were received.
    The FHWA sought comments on this request for temporary deletion 
from the National Network in accordance with 23 CFR 658.11(d). 
Specifically, the request is for approval of the temporary closure

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of I-65 (from I-70/I-65 south split interchange to I-70/I-65 north 
split interchange) from the period beginning Wednesday August 21, 
through Thursday, August 21. This closure will be undertaken to 
accommodate the reconstruction on the Virginia Avenue Bridge, which 
consists of replacing the northbound and southbound bridge girders and 
lowering the pavement section from south of Morris Street to north of 
Fletcher Avenue. Along its length, I-65 through Indianapolis, Indiana, 
passes under several bridges, many with limited vertical clearance. The 
bridges at Virginia Avenue, Fletcher Avenue, Calvary Street, and Morris 
Street have vertical clearances ranging from 13' 11'', to 14' 6''. This 
project will increase vertical clearances to a minimum 14' 9'' at each 
of these locations. For the duration of the requested temporary 
closure, eastbound and westbound I-70 traffic will be detoured to I-
465, around the south side of Indianapolis. Northbound and southbound 
I-65 traffic will be detoured to I-465. The INDOT states that the 
temporary closure of this segment of I-65 to general traffic should 
have negligible impact to interstate commerce. Commercial motor 
vehicles of the dimensions and configurations described in 23 CFR 
658.13 and 658.15 serving the impacted area may use the alternate 
routes listed above. Vehicles servicing the businesses bordering the 
impacted area will still be able to do so by also using the alternative 
routes noted above to circulate around the restricted area. In 
addition, vehicles not serving businesses in the restricted area but, 
currently using I-65 and the local street system to reach their 
ultimate destinations, will be able to use I-465 to access the 
alternative routes. A map depicting the alternative routes is available 
electronically at the docket established for this notice at https://www.regulations.gov. The INDOT has reviewed these alternative routes 
and determined the routes to generally be capable of safely 
accommodating the diverted traffic during the period of temporary 
closure. The INDOT will increase the Hoosier Helper workforce (freeway 
service patrols) along I-465 to address incident response and minimize 
any incident impacts. The INDOT will issue a press release to inform 
the community of the closure and will post the closure in Road 
Restriction System. The INDOT traveler information Web site Traffic 
Wise will be utilized, as well as the 511 phone system. The INDOT will 
issue a formal press release upon notification that the request for 
closure has been approved. The INDOT has reached out to Federal, State, 
and local agencies to ensure a collaborative and coordinated effort to 
address the logistical challenges of reconstructing this section of I-
65. The INDOT has notified the Indiana Motor Trucking Association of 
this plan to temporarily close I-65, and has agreed to work with them 
to provide information targeted at the trucking industry. This request 
to close I-65 to general traffic on or around August 21, 2013, was 
prepared for the INDOT in accordance with the Indianapolis Metropolitan 
Planning Organization's Transportation Plan. The INDOT's proposal has 
been approved by the city of Indianapolis Department of Public Works 
and INDOT will coordinate the closure with the Indianapolis 
Metropolitan Police Department.
    The FHWA did not receive any comments in response to the Notice and 
Request for Comment. After full consideration of the INDOT request 
discussed in this final notice and determining that the request meets 
the requirements of 23 CFR 658.11(d), FHWA approves the deletion as 
proposed.

    Authority:  23 U.S.C. 127, 315 and 49 U.S.C. 31111, 31112, and 
31114; 23 CFR part 658.

    Issued on: August 14, 2013.
Victor M. Mendez,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-20500 Filed 8-21-13; 8:45 am]
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