The project started in June of 2025
Photo via INDOT Southeast
(Dearborn County, Ind.) - Work on the State Road 46 bridge over the Whitewater River is expected to last into 2027, according to INDOT's TrafficWise page.
The State Road 46 bridge has been closed over the Whitewater River since June of 2025 for a rehabilitation project. This work is part of a $10.6 million contract awarded to Beaty Construction in October 2024.
In October, a paint supply truck caught on fire on the bridge. The incident remains under investigation. At the time, the completion date was slated for fall. According to INDOT, work is now scheduled to be completed January 27, 2027.
State Road 46 is currently closed at Bischoff Hill Road near St. Leon.
The official detour uses US 52, I-74 to SR 1
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