Box Culvert Installed on U.S. 52; More Work Ahead in Franklin Co.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The project is scheduled to run through early October.

Photo by INDOT Southeast.

(Franklin County, Ind.) - Crews have successfully installed a new box culvert structure at U.S. 52 and Yellow Bank Creek in Franklin County.

Additional work will take place prior to completion, including retaining wall installation, stone backfill, paving operations, riprap installation, and guardrail installation.

The closure on U.S. 52 is just west of Yellow Bank Road between Metamora and Brookville. U.S. 52 is expected to reopen in early October, weather permitting.

During the closure, motorists should use the official detour route which follows S.R. 121 to S.R. 44 to S.R. 101 back to U.S. 52

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