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Pavement and bridge approach repairs scheduled for I-69 in multiple counties including Greene County

Pavement and bridge approach repairs scheduled for I-69 in multiple counties including Greene County

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces moving lane closures for I-69 for pavement and bridge approach repairs from U.S. 231 to I-64. Beginning on or around Wednesday, April 15, contractors will begin restricting the north and southbound passing lanes on I-69 at various locations from U.S. 231 in Greene County….

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State Road 157 north of SR 48 in Greene County to close on Monday, October 21

State Road 157 north of SR 48 in Greene County to close on Monday, October 21

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a small structure replacement project will close State Road 157 on or after Monday, October 21, just north of State Road 48.  The roadway is scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 11.

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State Road 54 near Ridgeport to close for slide repair

State Road 54 near Ridgeport to close for slide repair

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a complete road closure on State Road 54 in the Ridgeport community for a geological slide repair. Beginning on or around Monday, Sept. 16, contractors will begin work to repair a slide in the soil under S.R. 54.

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Center-Jackson Fire reports severe storm damage in eastern Greene County

Center-Jackson Fire reports severe storm damage in eastern Greene County

It’s been a long night in Greene County. Tornado touchdowns, rotating clouds, strong winds and torrential rain starting on the evening of Saturday, June 15, and continuing through the night and into Sunday, June 16, have taken a toll on families and businesses, especially in eastern Greene County but also in the Freedom area in southern Owen County as well as northwestern Greene County. Power outages and downed trees blocking roads have also been reported in other areas of Greene County. [Editor’s Note: Although you will need a subscription to read this story on this site, the entire story is posted on the GreeneStreets Facebook page.]

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GCSD issues reminder to drivers to take official SR 54 detour, and slow down on county roads

GCSD issues reminder to drivers to take official SR 54 detour, and slow down on county roads

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is asking drivers to follow the official detour around the construction project on State Road 54 east of Bloomfield in the Ridgeport area, and to slow down and be mindful when traveling on rural gravel roadways.

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ISP in 6-State Trooper Project to target violations of Move Over law starting this weekend

ISP in 6-State Trooper Project to target violations of Move Over law starting this weekend

Starting this weekend, troopers from the Indiana State Police, along with Troopers from Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan and Pennsylvania, will be conducting state-wide patrols targeting violations of the “Move Over” law. This effort begins this Sunday July 22.

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