Closure planned on S.R. 39 for box culvert replacement in Washington County

This closure will be up to 30 days

                                                                             

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ind. Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O'Mara Contractor Inc. plans to close S.R. 39 for up to 30 days starting on or after Monday, July 25, for a box culvert replacement project in Washington County. Contractors will be working just north of S.R. 56 near Little York. Traffic will be detoured along S.R. 56, I-65 and S.R. 256. 

The $1.3 million contract was awarded to Dave O'Mara in January and includes a structure replacement project on S.R. 56, located 1.75 miles east of S.R. 39, that is expected to begin this fall in Scott County.

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use caution and remain vigilant of workers and equipment in active construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change

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