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Drainage structure replacement on SR 58 near Owensburg, August 17 through mid-September

Drainage structure replacement on SR 58 near Owensburg, August 17 through mid-September

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for a drainage structure replacement project on State Road 58 near Owensburg.

Beginning on or around Monday, Aug. 17, contractors will close S.R. 58 about a mile east of the north junction of S.R. 45 to replace a box culvert. This project will require a full excavation and road closure. During this operation local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.

Work is expected to last until mid-September, depending upon weather conditions. All through traffic should use the official detour following S.R. 45 and S.R. 54. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

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Pipe replacement scheduled for SR 59 near Goose Pond

Pipe replacement scheduled for SR 59 near Goose Pond

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for a pipe replacement project on State Road 59 in Linton near Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. Beginning on or around Monday, Aug. 10, INDOT Maintenance crews will be replacing a culvert pipe on S.R. 59 requiring a full excavation of the roadway in this area. During this project, the road will be closed to through traffic, however local traffic will have access up to the point of closure. Work is expected to last for about 15 days depending upon weather conditions. The official detour for this closure follows S.R. 67. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

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Bridge deck overlay scheduled for SR 54 near Linton

Bridge deck overlay scheduled for SR 54 near Linton

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane restrictions for a bridge project on State Road 54 near Linton. Beginning on or around Wednesday, Aug. 12, contractors will close one lane of S.R. 54 about a mile east of the S.R. 59 intersection to perform a bridge deck overlay on the structure spanning Bee Hunter Ditch. During this project one lane will be closed around the clock and traffic will be controlled by a temporary traffic signal. This project also requires the closure of 12th Street until the operation is complete. Work is expected to last until the beginning of October depending upon weather conditions. Restrictions will be in place around the clock. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

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SR 45 resurfacing project starts Wednesday in eastern Greene and western Monroe counties

SR 45 resurfacing project starts Wednesday in eastern Greene and western Monroe counties

MONROE/GREENE COUNTY, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to begin work this week on a $2.7 million asphalt resurface contract on S.R. 45 between I-69 and S.R. 445 in Monroe and Greene Counties, west of Bloomington. Patching, followed by milling and paving is expected to start on or after Wednesday (June 17), weather permitting. Work will be completed under daytime lane closures with flagging. The contract was awarded in February 2020 and is scheduled to be complete in August.

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Bridge project on SR 59 near Linton starts Thursday, June 18

Bridge project on SR 59 near Linton starts Thursday, June 18

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure on State Road 59 for a bridge deck overlay project. Beginning on or around Thursday, June 18, contractors will close one lane of the S.R. 59 bridge spanning Brewer Ditch, about five miles north of the intersection of S.R. 67 and S.R. 59 at Sandborn. Work will be done in two 30-day phases with traffic controlled by temporary signal around the clock. The project is scheduled to wrap up by mid-August depending upon weather conditions.

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INDOT reminds Hoosiers to keep campaign signs out of rights-of-way

INDOT reminds Hoosiers to keep campaign signs out of rights-of-way

The Indiana Department of Transportation would like to remind Hoosiers to keep campaign signs out of the state highway rights-of-way. Campaign signs in state highway right-of-way are prohibited by Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. Campaign signs are not permitted in state rights-of-way any time of the year, whether it is a primary or general election cycle. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the primary election date in Indiana has moved to June 2, 2020.

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UPDATED with DATE CHANGE: SR 67 near Switz City to close May 11 through late September for bridge replacement (Copy)

UPDATED with DATE CHANGE: SR 67 near Switz City to close May 11 through late September for bridge replacement (Copy)

GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a date change regarding a full closure for a bridge replacement project on State Road 67 near Switz City. Beginning on or around Monday, May 11, contractors will close S.R. 67 from the intersection of S.R. 54 to the intersection of U.S. 231 to replace the bridge spanning Lattice Creek.

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Planting season begins: Be alert, slow down, share the road

Planting season begins: Be alert, slow down, share the road

“Farming season can be both a joyful and anxious time as farmers begin to plant their crops,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Farmers on tractors and heavy equipment use the same roads we do, let’s save them some unneeded anxiety and be cautious and alert while out on the road.”

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