RCI construction to begin at U.S. 24 and C.R. 600 E in Cass County on or after Monday, June 1, 2026

Last Updated on May 26, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

CASS COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E & B Paving LLC will begin construction on a reduced conflict intersection (RCI) at U.S. 24 and C.R. 600 E on or after Monday, June 1.

During construction, U.S. 24 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The outside lanes will close first for phase one, followed by the inside lanes during phases two and three. The median of U.S. 24 will close permanentaly when phase three begins.

Motorists should stay alert for changing traffic patterns in the area, and follow all traffic directions and signage carefully. Construction will be ongoing through late November.

The RCI is an alternative to traditional roadway intersections on a four-lane highway. Instead of motorists crossing fast-moving lanes of traffic to get to the opposing lanes, drivers at a RCI turn right in the same direction of traffic, merge into the left lane, and then make a U-turn in the direction they intend to travel. 

Learn more about RCIs on INDOT’s website here. A public hearing regarding this project was held in September 2025. Materials from that meeting, including the presentation, are available on the INDOT website here.

INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when traveling through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

SOURCE: News release from Indiana Department of Transportation