| Indiana Department of Transportation Contractor Eagle Painting Company is continuing work on a $1.3 million bridge rehabilitation and painting contract along I-74 in Dearborn and Decatur Counties. Crews plan to begin work on New Point-Ross Road (C.R. 850 E.) over I-74 next week.On or after Friday, August 26, the left lane of I-74 will close in in each direction near New Point (Exit 143). Restrictions are expected to remain in place for approximately two weeks. Starting as early as Friday, September 9, phase two will begin and the right lane of I-74 will close in each direction near New Point. The second phase of the project is also expected to last approximately two weeks. An 11-foot width restriction will also be in place for the duration of the project, through late September.The contract was awarded in August 2021 and has a completion date in mid-October 2022. Other locations on the contract include I-74 over Johnson Fork Road, I-74 over U.S. 52, I-74 over Whites Hill Road, I-74 over Trackville Road and S.R. 46 over I-74 in Dearborn County. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. Painting is one of many preservation techniques utilized by INDOT to extend the life of bridge structures. Prior to painting, beams and other components are sandblasted to remove existing rust and the new coat of paint acts as a sealant to protect from water, salt and other factors that may cause corrosion.  Stay InformedMotorists in Southeast Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:Facebook: facebook.com/INDOTSoutheastTwitter: @INDOTSoutheastTrafficWise: 511in.org Mobile App: iTunes App Store and the Google Play store for AndroidAbout the Indiana Department of Transportation INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America by implementing Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $30 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is responsible for constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 117 airports across the state. INDOT was recently ranked #1 in the United States for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2022 “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot. |
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