THE FOLLOWING IS AN INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELEASE
PARKE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary closure of the S.R. 59 bridge over Otter Creek. Beginning on or after Monday, July 8, crews will be closing the roadway over the bridge to replace pipes and a small structure in the area. This is located about two miles north of the Clay/Parke County line north of Brazil and south of Bellmore.
The official detour around the closure is S.R. 59 to U.S.41 to I-70 to U.S. 40 to S.R. 59 on the north side and S.R. 59 to U.S. 40 to I-70 to U.S. 41 to U.S. 36 to S.R. 59 on the south side.
INDOT encourages all drivers to seek an alternate route around the closure and to exercise caution while traveling through and around all work zones.
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Motorists in West Central Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:
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About the Indiana Department of Transportation
INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America through delivery of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $60 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is charged with constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities across the state. For the seventh consecutive year, Indiana has placed within the top five in the nation for infrastructure in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot.About Buckle Up Phone Down
Buckle Up Phone Down is a safety initiative adopted by the Indiana Department of Transportation in late 2023. Unrestrained motorists and passengers, as well as distracted driving continue to be contributing factors in fatal and serious injury crashes on Indiana roadways. Buckle Up Phone Down is one of many efforts to change driver behavior and improve roadway safety across Indiana.The actions are simple: when you get into a vehicle, buckle up. If you are the driver, put the phone down. Every trip. Every time. Learn more and accept the challenge at BUPDIN.com.
