INDOT Will Close SR 56 In Switz Co. April 1

Press release from Indiana Dept. of Transportation

 

(Switzerland County, Ind.) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is announcing that beginning Monday, April 2, State Road 56 (S.R. 56) in Switzerland County will close.

 

S.R. 56 will be closed from the S.R. 56/156 intersection to S.R. 250 in East Enterprise.  Work will take place on the south side of S.R. 56, 0.6 mile north of S.R. 156.  Force Construction of Columbus, Indiana was awarded the $6.3 million dollar project for the slide correction and asphalt repair.  The roadway is expected to reopen to traffic Sunday, July 1, 2013, weather permitting.  During the closure, no through vehicle traffic will be allowed, however local residents will have access to the point of closure.

 

The need for this project is to repair the landslide in this area of S.R. 56 since it is continuing to move and expand.  Landslides have occurred both uphill and downhill on this section of roadway.  The existing pavement will be replaced within the limits of the project.

 

Detour Route:

 

Southbound S.R. 56 will detour onto westbound S.R. 250 to southbound S.R. 129 to S.R. 56.  The detour will end at the S.R. 129/S.R. 56 intersection on the east end of Vevay.

 

Westbound S.R. 156 or eastbound 56 will detour on S.R. 129 northbound to eastbound S.R. 250 to S.R. 56.  The detour will end at the S.R. 250 and S.R. 56 intersection in East Enterprise.

 

INDOT encourages motorists to slow down and pay special attention while traveling in work zones throughout Indiana.  For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot and www.trafficwise.in.gov

More from Local News

Events

Brush Fork Road to Close for Bridge Replacement

The project is slated to start March 24.

Special Olympics to Host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

The event is set for April 13 at South Ripley Elementary School.

Rolling Roadblocks Scheduled for Pothole Patching on Various Road in Boone Co.

Crews will be pothole patching on Aero Parkway (KY 1017), KY 237, I-275 and I-75.

Bill Brinkman to Receive Outstanding Official Award

Brinkman is in his 35th year as an official.

Seven Earn Academic All-State Honors from ICGSA

To be eligible, student-athletes have to have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Craig, Henry Named to HBCA East All-Star Team

Two Ohio River Valley Conference stars will team at the HBCA East/West All-Star Classic. 

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Kane Brown - Like I Love Country Music

Charley Pride Burgers and Fries 22:50
Jason Aldean Take A Little Ride 22:47
Clay Walker Rumor Has It 22:43
Chris Janson All I Need Is You - EAGLE ONLY 22:40