INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) Plans to improve U.S. 30 from Valparaiso in western Indiana to the Indiana/Ohio border have taken another step forward. The ProPEL U.S. 30 project involves a number of studies aimed at reducing the number of crashes on the highway. Specifically, the ProPEL U.S. 30 East study covers U.S. 30 from just west of Warsaw to the Allen County border with Ohio. Among the sections included in the study is the one in western Allen County where Sweetwater and the Amazon distribution center are located. The ProPEL US 30 East Study Area covers Kosciusko, Whitley and Allen counties. (Map courtesy ProPEL US 30) High crash rate on U.S. 30 part of INDOT study that may result in road improvements On Tuesday, the latest draft proposal was issued and a series of public hearings have been scheduled to educate residents on proposed changes and to gather input. US 30 East: Tuesday, November 19, 20245 - 7 p.m. EST (presentation at 5:30 p.m.)Indian Springs Middle School1692 S. SR 9Columbia City, IN 46725 Wednesday, November 20, 20245 - 7 p.m. EST (presentation at 5:30 p.m.)Lincoln Elementary School 203 N. Lincoln St.Warsaw, IN 46580