U.S. 41 bridge deck work under I-70 to interrupt traffic

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 Indiana Department of Transportation

US 41 Twenty minute Closures scheduled under I-70 beginning Wednesday Night
Crews will be demolishing the westbound bridge deck

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce U.S. 41 will have 20 minute closures under I-70 in Vigo County beginning Wednesday, Oct. 5 during the overnight hours.

The closures will be between the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting for demolition of the I-70 westbound bridge deck.  These temporary stoppages will occur in 20 minute increments during construction. Traffic will be allowed to clear before motorists are stopped again.  It is anticipated this work will continue for three nights.

​Superior Construction Co. was awarded this bridge deck replacement project on I-70 for $6.9 million.  This project includes replacing the decks on both bridges over U.S. 41 and 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.