SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation design-build team E&B Paving, Inc. and Milestone Contractors Joint Venture is scheduled to begin preliminary work as part of the Safer Drive 65 project on I-65 in Clark and Scott counties.

On or after Monday, August 25, culvert repair work will begin just north of the S.R. 160 Henryville exit (Exit 19). Drivers can expect shoulder closures and overnight lane closures along northbound and southbound I-65 near the 20 mile marker (MM 20). These closures are anticipated to last through late November, weather permitting.

On or after Monday, September 15, shoulder strengthening work will begin on northbound and southbound I-65between MM 16 located just south of Henryville and MM 24.5 located just north of Henryville. Drivers can expect shoulder closures and nighttime lane closures on northbound and southbound I-65 while work is in progress. These closures are anticipated to last until late October, weather permitting.

This work is preliminary as crews prepare for Phase 1 of the Safer Drive 65 project. The overall project is anticipated to be complete in 2028. INDOT will continue to provide information and updates as work progresses.

The Safer Drive 65 project will improve approximately 13 miles of I-65 between Blue Lick Road 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 when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

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INDOT is responsible for planning, constructing, maintaining, and operating the State of Indiana’s more than 29,000 highway lane miles and 5,700 bridges, and providing support for 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities throughout the Hoosier State. With six district offices and over 3,500 employees, INDOT works to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable transportation infrastructure while supporting the state’s economic vitality. The department is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and safety in transportation planning and development, in addition to collaborating with local governments and private sector partners to meet the state’s transportation needs. For the eighth consecutive year, Indiana has placed in the top ten in the nation for infrastructure in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. Learn more at in.gov/indot.

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Buckle Up Phone Down is a safety initiative adopted by the Indiana Department of Transportation in late 2023. Unrestrained motorists and passengers, as well as distracted driving continue to be contributing factors in fatal and serious injury crashes on Indiana roadways. Buckle Up Phone Down is one of many efforts to change driver behavior and improve roadway safety across Indiana.

The actions are simple: when you get into a vehicle, buckle up. If you are the driver, put the phone down. Every trip. Every time. Learn more and accept the challenge at BUPDIN.com.

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