Bridge Work Begins June 7 on S.R. 229 over I-74 in Batesville

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:20 AM

By Indiana Department of Transportation, news release

Motorists can expect lane closures and traffic shifts through late June.

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(Batesville, Ind.) - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Enneking Pressure Cleaning Inc. plans to begin work as early as Tuesday, June 7, to complete a bridge deck overlay project on S.R. 229 over I-74 in Batesville. Motorists can expect lane closures and traffic shifts through late June.

The $279,000 contract also includes a deck overly on the S.R. 229 bridge over Salt Creek located just south of U.S. 52 near Metamora. Both projects are scheduled to be complete by early August. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. 

SR 229 over I-74 - Ripley Co.

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