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February 24, 2026

Overnight lane closures planned on I-65 in Clark and Scott Counties for Safer Drive 65 project

CORRECTION: Start date has been updated.


CLARK/SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. - Overnight lane closures are scheduled on I-65 as part ofthe Safer Drive 65 project in Clark and Scott counties. The closures will begin on or after Wednesday, February 25, and are anticipated to last until early March, weather permitting.


Construction will take place at the following bridges:

  • I-65 over Blue Lick Creek (mile marker 16.5)

  • I-65 over Caney Fork (mile marker 17.4)

  • I-65 over Brownstown Road (mile marker 21.2)


Overnight lane closures will occur at each bridge location between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Thesingle-lane closures will alternate between northbound and southbound directions and between inside and outside lanes. One lane will be open in each direction at all times.


The Safer Drive 65 project will improve approximately 13 miles of I-65 between Blue LickRoad in Clark County and S.R. 56 in Scott County. The project includes adding travel lanes,reconstructing pavement, and upgrading key infrastructure along the corridor.


Additional information about the project can be found here.


INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions whentraveling in and near work zones. All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.


Stay Informed
Motorists in Southeast Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:

Customer Service

1-855-463-6848
www.indot4u.com


Media Contact
Matt Werner
317-250-0411

mwerner@structurepoint.com

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