Speed Limit to be Reduced on State Road 48 in Dearborn County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The speed limit is being reduced to properly accommodate the roadway's composition and to enhance safety in the area.

(Dearborn County, Ind.) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is scheduled to reduce the speed limit on State Road 48 on or after Wednesday, May 27, in Dearborn County.

The speed limit will be reduced from 45 and 55 mph to 40 mph between Schaefer Road and Platt Road in Manchester, and between State Road 148 and Scenic Drive near Lawrenceburg.

The entire portion of S.R. 48 located between Platt Road and S.R. 148 will be reduced to 45 mph. The speed limit is being reduced to properly accommodate the roadway's composition and to enhance safety in the area.

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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