INDOT: Bridge painting will close lanes on US 41 under I-70

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Indiana Department of Transportation 

VIGO COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce the I-70 Bridge over U.S. 41 will be painted beginning tonight. The contractor will begin by closing the far left lane in each direction and working nightly between the hours of 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. It is anticipated to take two weeks to complete the painting. 

Superior Construction Co. was awarded this bridge deck replacement project on I-70 for $6.9 million.  This project includes replacing the decks on the bridges over U.S. 41, Thompson Ditch and the Indiana Railroad. The project is scheduled for completion in October of 2018.

INDOT reminds motorists to follow the posted work zone speed limit, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a construction zone. 


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