CLAY/OWEN COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Transportation announces restrictions for bridge repair work on State Road 59 and S.R. 157 will start on or after Thursday, September 8. Crews will be replacing the railing and repairing the S.R. 59 bridge over Prairie Creek in Clay County, and also repairing the S.R. 157 bridge over Eel River in Owen County.

The S.R. 59 bridge will be down to one lane. Traffic will be maintained with a temporary signal and barriers. There will be shoulder closures on the S.R. 157 bridge. Traffic will be maintained with a flagging operation. These restrictions are expected to last through the end of October, weather permitting. This project was awarded to CLR Inc. 

INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through work zones.