INDOT Just Announced Major Changes to US 30 in Allen County – Here’s What Accident Victims Need to Know During Construction

May 2, 2026

• This spring will bring major construction to several points along US 30 in Allen County outside of Fort Wayne that are meant to improve efficiency and safety.
• Accidents tend to increase during construction, which will make it more dangerous to drive there.
• If you are in an accident in a construction zone, finding the right car accident legal team can help you identify the culpable parties and bring your case to a successful resolution.

US 30, which runs through Allen County and snakes around Fort Wayne, is one of the nation’s great roads. Stretching from Oregon to Atlantic City, it can be an incredibly scenic way to get from coast to coast…but for most people in Indiana, it’s just a convenient way to get from here to there.

That convenience is hampered in Allen County by the changing nature of US 30. The area around Fort Wayne is the only place in the state where the highway is a freeway. In most of the county, it is intersected by other roads. This hybrid nature, with changing speed limits and local intersections, has made it a dangerous route for a long time.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is working to fix that. Starting this spring, you’ll see major changes to US 30 in Allen County. This will ideally reduce accidents in the long term, but periods of construction can mean more accidents in the short term.

If you are in an accident during construction, having Fort Wayne car accident lawyers who know how to assign liability and work through the legal system can help you get back on the road – whether toward the coast or just across the county.

Where You’ll Experience Construction on US 30 in Allen County

The first phase of the project will be at the intersection of US 30 and Flaugh Road. Right now, that is controlled by a stoplight. This both slows down traffic and creates a series of left turns across multiple lanes.

It will be replaced by something called a “diverging diamond interchange,” a fairly new traffic innovation that uses a combination of under/overpasses and entrance/exit lanes to keep traffic moving smoothly. This will be part of multiple changes on Flaugh Road, including several new roundabouts south of 30 (roundabouts are also safer, though there are still potential roundabout accidents).

Other improvements over the next few construction seasons will include:

• Kroemer Road: traffic signal removed, only right-turn access to US 30
• O’Day Road: overpass construction, no more access to 30
• Stahlhut Road: intersection closed at US 30
• California Road: roundabouts at California/Flaugh Road and California/Kroemer Road

These are all designed to improve efficiency and safety. But during construction, you may be at a greater risk of accidents.

Why Accidents Might Increase During US 30 Construction in Allen County

When construction is finished, the stretch of US 30 that runs from the border of Allen County to Fort Wayne will most likely be safer. But during the next few years of construction, your chance of getting into an accident will increase. This is both intuitive and proven by many studies.

Some of the reasons why accidents increase during construction include:

• Changing traffic patterns
• Poor road conditions
• Lane closures
• Increased congestion
• Lowered visibility and tighter turns
• Drivers distracted by construction
• Drivers irritated by delays driving erratically

You might do everything properly. But that doesn’t mean you are safe from other drivers. And if you get into an accident, you’ll want to take the right steps.

What Allen County Accident Victims Should Know

If you are in an accident during construction on US 30 in Allen County, your claim will depend a lot on what you do next.

The first thing you should do when you are safe and have assessed injuries is contact the authorities. The local or state police will make their report, but there are things you will want to do as well. This includes taking photographs and talking to witnesses. All of this can have an impact on your claim.

The success of your case depends a lot on who is at fault for the accident. This may not be as clear as “this driver hit me.”  In a congested construction zone, there could be a lot of entities who have some percentage of fault. These could include:

• The driver who hit you
• Other drivers who impacted the primary driver
• The condition of the road
• The construction itself

Indiana is an “at-fault” state when it comes to car accident claims. Multiple parties can be liable, and all of them might pay a percentage of your settlement. That is why it is extremely important to gather as much information as you can about your accident and partner with a firm that knows who to assign liability and work with multiple insurance companies.

Remember that the insurance companies for each party will try to deflect blame and reduce your settlement. The legal team you work with will know how to handle them so you don’t have to yourself.

Reach Out to Our Experienced Fort Wayne Car Accident Attorneys

If you are in an accident during construction on US 30 in Allen County, you’ll need car accident attorneys who understand the best way to pursue your case. The lawyers who will fight for you are at Hensley Legal Group, PC, a dedicated Indiana personal injury law firm whose experienced attorneys have been fighting on behalf of the wrongfully injured since 1998.

Simply call us at (317) 472-3333, chat with us online, or fill out our contact form now for a free consultation with a knowledgeable Fort Wayne car accident attorney.