News From Terre Haute, Indiana

October 11, 2012

I-70 project to close Indiana 39 westbound ramps for resurfacing

Exit 59 ramp will close Friday evening

Indiana Dept. of Transportation
News Release

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the resurfacing project on I-70 will close the westbound ramps at Indiana 39, Exit 59, beginning Friday evening to mill and resurface the ramps. Crews plan the following schedule for closures:

• Oct. 12, 7 p.m. - 10 a.m. on Oct. 13, westbound I-70 exit ramp to Indiana 39

• Oct. 14, 7 p.m. - 10 a.m. on Oct. 15, Indiana 39 on ramp to westbound I-70

This project was awarded to Rieth-Riley for $7.7 million. This project will have 11-foot lane restrictions on the interstate in the area the contractor will be working. This project is scheduled for completion by Nov. 15, 2012.

The work schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather. INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone. For the latest news and information about INDOT, visit www.in.gov/indot or www.trafficwise.IN.gov.