11-05-2025 Gov. Braun, INDOT cut ribbon on new I-70 welcome center near Terre Haute

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Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Gov. Braun, INDOT cut ribbon on new I-70 welcome center near Terre Haute

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. - Earlier today, Gov. Mike Braun joined INDOT, IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, public officials and contracting partners for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the newly constructed Clear Creek Welcome Center on eastbound I-70 near the Indiana/Illinois state line.

"The new Clear Creek welcome center showcases Indiana's deep roots in racing and provides a warm welcome for travelers entering the Crossroads of America," said Gov. Braun. "This state-of-the-art facility is a destination for fellow Hoosiers and visitors alike."

The new welcome center replaces the previous facility built in 1992 and is inspired by Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. Interactive exhibits feature a replica of the Borg-Warner Trophy, a scoring pylon, an actual IndyCar, and racing helmets. IndyCar driver Kyffin Simpson, who provided a retired helmet for an interior display, was also in attendance at the event and helped cut the ribbon.

Other amenities at the welcome center include an adult recreation area, children's playground, walking path, and dog park. Increased semi-truck parking will also be available, with 128 total spaces, an increase of 78 spaces from the previous welcome center. Through INDOT's long-term rest area and welcome center improvement plan, the agency will add more than 1,200 truck parking spaces, nearly doubling capacity statewide.

"The goal of INDOT's overall plan is to provide safe, informative locations for travelers to rest, relax, and recharge," said INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist. "In addition to Clear Creek, we're looking forward to opening the Black River welcome center on I-64 in Posey County later this year."

INDOT's plan includes more than $600 million in improvements at 20 rest areas, welcome centers, and truck parking sites to be complete by the end of Fiscal Year 2034. Construction of the Clear Creek welcome center began in spring of 2023 and was led by prime contractor, Hannig Construction, of Terre Haute.

The new welcome center, located at mile marker 2 on eastbound I-70, will open to the public at 4 p.m. this afternoon. Click here to view a short time-lapse video of the new welcome center during construction.

Photos from today's event, and past events, can be found on the official Flickr page for Governor Mike Braun, HERE.