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INDOT closes SR 159/246 in Lewis Nov. 9; fuel tax break renewed

Plus, Braun renews the fuel tax suspension through Dec. 4 and the county council adopts a 2027 budget.

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INDOT will close part of State Road 159/246 in Lewis for culvert work starting Nov. 9

2 weeksexpected length of the culvert work

The work is expected to last two weeks but is subject to change depending on the weather.

Source: MyWabashValley.com

If you drive through , plan another route starting on or around Mon., Nov. 9. The Indiana Department of Transportation says crews will begin work to replace a culvert, closing a section of State Road 159/246, according to an news release.

  • Closed section: SR 159/246, State Street to Washington Street
  • Starts: on or around Mon., Nov. 9
  • Town: Lewis, Indiana

The official detour is State Road 246 to State Road 159, then State Road 46 and State Road 59. INDOT asks drivers to use caution and seek an alternate route. We suggest leaving a few extra minutes.

The INDOT detour takes four state roads in order

StepRoad
1State Road 246
2State Road 159
3State Road 46
4State Road 59

Sources: MyWabashValley.com, WTHI-TV

State Government

Gov. Braun renews Indiana's fuel tax suspension through Dec. 4

If you buy gas in Indiana, the break continues. Gov. Mike Braun signed executive orders Wednesday renewing the state's fuel tax suspension for another 30 days. The state excise and usage tax on gasoline is worth a combined 64 cents per gallon in November.

The fuel tax break by the numbers

64 cents
per gallon, combined gas taxes in November
30 days
of renewed suspension
Dec. 4
when the renewed suspension runs through

Source: Terre Haute Tribune-Star

  • Diesel: restrictions on untaxed diesel lifted for farmers and timber harvesters
  • Reason given in April: cost increases from the war in Iran
  • Runs through: Dec. 4

WTHI reports the Braun administration first suspended the taxes in April, citing the Iran war, and has suspended them several times. The suspensions were due to expire Wednesday, and WTHI says retailers adding the taxes back would raise prices about 60 cents per gallon.

The fuel tax suspension began in April and now runs to Dec. 4

  1. AprilBraun administration first suspends the gas sales tax and excise tax.
  2. Nov. 4Braun signs executive orders renewing the suspension for 30 days.
  3. Dec. 4Renewed fuel tax suspension runs through this day.

Sources: WTHI-TV, Terre Haute Tribune-Star

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News Notes

County budget

The Vigo County Council on Monday passed a motion for the 2027 budget at $112 million, two million less than first proposed. The cuts included jailer appropriations at the sheriff's office, area planning and payments toward the Terre Haute Convention Center. MyWabashValley.com

Early ballots

If you voted early, check your ballot. Judy Hoover voted early Oct. 9 at Haute City Center and learned Monday her ballot was invalid and she would have to vote again, the Tribune-Star reports. Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Food inspections

The Vigo County Health Department's inspections for Oct. 26 to Oct. 30 found no violations at George's Table, J. Gumbo's, Mai Sushi and seven other places. Ulloa's Market, 1420 Lafayette Ave., was listed with 15 non-compliance and marked closed. MyWabashValley.com

Sycamores

After a 78-70 loss to Charlotte on Monday, Indiana State's men's basketball team plays at Ball State's Worthen Arena on Friday. The Sycamores were outrebounded 40-25. Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Charlotte beat Indiana State 78-⁠70 and won the boards 40-⁠25

70Points78
25Rebounds40

Source: Terre Haute Tribune-Star

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Vigo County Sheriff's Office K9 Kora received a bullet and stab protective vest donated by the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. MyWabashValley.com

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INDOT closes SR 159/246 in Lewis Nov. 9; fuel tax break renewed

Plus, Braun renews the fuel tax suspension through Dec. 4 and the county council adopts a 2027 budget.

The TLDR

  1. INDOT closes State Road 159/246 in Lewis starting Nov. 9
  2. Braun renews Indiana's fuel tax suspension through Dec. 4
  3. Vigo County Council passes a $112 million 2027 budget
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