Bridge Project to Close C.R. 600 E. over I-74 in Ripley County

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 9:20 AM

By Indiana Department of Transportation, news release

The project is scheduled to start following the 4th of July holiday.

Shutterstock photo.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP plans to close C.R. 600 E. over I-74 on or after Tuesday, July 5, to complete a superstructure replacement project in Ripley County. The bridge is expected to remain closed through early October. Traffic should use the official detour which follows S.R. 46, Merkel Road and Lammer's Pike.

Overnight lane closures are planned this Wednesday and Thursday (June 29 and 30) near MM 152 on I-74 to allow crews to set barrier wall in preparation of overhead bridge work. Lane closures will take place between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. each evening and early morning. Drivers should expect lane shifts for the duration of the project.

Milestone also plans to conduct rolling slowdowns on I-74 for bridge demolition starting on or after Thursday, July 7. Slowdowns will occur each day between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. through mid-July.

The $1.9 million contract was awarded to Milestone last fall and has a completion date of October 8, 2022. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down in active work zones and stay vigilant of workers and equipment. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. 

CR 600 E over I-74 - Ripley Co.

More from Local News

Events

Bill Co-Authored, Sponsored by Patterson Ceremonially Signed by Gov. Braun

The bills improve health care access, and support first responders.

All-way Stop Coming to U.S. 52 in New Trenton

Installation of the all-way stop is expected to take up to one day.

Ohio River Way Embarks on Biggest Challenge Yet: 23 Days, 488.5 Miles

Over 23 days, a volunteer crew of paddlers will paddle 488 miles from Huntington, WV, to Evansville, IN.

Local Sports Report - April 16, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Rising Sun Opening Day Set for April 25

Parade, picnic and ballpark party.

Local Sports Report - April 15, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Brooks & Dunn - Hard Working Man

Hank Williams Jr. Born To Boogie 14:45
Easton Corbin Baby Be My Love Song 14:39
Trisha Yearwood Perfect Love 14:36
Ashley McBryde The Devil I Know 14:33