Habitat for Humanity home takes slow trek across Indianapolis
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A new Habitat for Humanity home made a careful trip across Indianapolis' north side Tuesday.
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The home was built at the fairgrounds during the 2012 Indiana State Fair in partnership with a local autism organization.
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The convoy slowly crossed 38th Street on Tuesday morning with a police escort and utility crews moving power lines and traffic signals along the way.
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The home traveled 2.3 miles in about 90 minutes to an empty lot at 3302 N. Kenwood Ave.
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At one point, in the 3700 block of Capitol Avenue, the crews had only two inches of clearance on either side.
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It will take 30 days to connect and settle the move-in ready home.
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Two men with autism will take up residence at the home.
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