GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces seal coating operations for State Road 445 near Little Cincinnati.

Beginning on or around May 30, crews will close State Road 445 for seal coating operations near Little Cincinnati. Seal coating operations will occur between State Road 54 and State Road 45. Work is expected to last through June 9, depending on the weather. The detour for this project is State Road 54 to State Road 45.

During operations, existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. Once the seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.

Seal coating is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated six to 14 dollars in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.

INDOT makes every effort to reduce vehicle damage during and immediately after seal coating projects. While these efforts may not prevent all damage to vehicles during the seal coat process, they have substantially reduced the likelihood of damage.

Motorists should slow down, watch for stopped traffic and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.