2/4/08-A bill has died that sought to open more roadways to heavier trucks.
Sponsored by Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Howe, HB1237 remained in the House Roads and Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance to the chamber floor, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have allowed large trucks more access to certain roads in the state. Sections of U.S. 20, state Roads 5, 13, 120 and 327 would have been designated as extra heavy duty highways. The distinction would have allowed up to 90,000 pound loads.
According to a fiscal analysis on the bill, the cost to upgrade the affected roads and bridges to accommodate the heavier loads would be $62 million.
Another provision in the bill would have removed a certain weight restriction on a section of U.S. 20 already designated as an extra heavy duty highway. Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a bill into law last year authorizing heavier loads on sections of U.S. 20, state Roads 3 and 9.

1/29/08-A bill in the House Roads and Transportation Committee would open more roadways to heavier trucks.
Sponsored by Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Howe, HB1237 would allow large trucks more access to certain roads in the state. Sections of U.S. 20, state Roads 5, 13, 120 and 327 would be designated as extra heavy duty highways. The distinction would allow up to 90,000 pound loads.
According to a fiscal analysis on the bill, the cost to upgrade the affected roads and bridges to accommodate the heavier loads would be $62 million.
Another provision in the bill would remove a certain weight restriction on a section of U.S. 20 already designated as an extra heavy duty highway. Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a bill into law last year authorizing heavier loads on sections of U.S. 20, state Roads 3 and 9.
For bill status, call (317) 232-9856.