UPDATE: U.S. 50 Reopens At Oberting Road In Greendale

The road had been closed due to high water.

Updated published at 12:10 p.m.:

U.S. 50 has reopened at Oberting Road, according to Greendale Police. 

Repairs to drainage pumps was completed just after 11:00 a.m. Crews then removed debris prior to reopening the road. 

 

Original story published Monday, October 19th at 9:32 a.m.:

(Greendale, Ind.) - U.S. 50 is closed in Greendale at the Oberting Road overpass. 

Greendale Police announced the closure just after 9:00 a.m. due to high water. In addition, drainage pumps are not working properly. 

Police say there is approximately two feet of water covering U.S. 50 at Oberting Road. U.S. 50 is closed both directions while crews work to fix the drainage pumps. 

Assistant Chief of Police Jeff Lane tells Eagle Country 99.3 that U.S. 50 could be closed for at least a couple hours. 

Motorists can use Oberting Road to detour the closure. Interstate 275 to Kilby Road to U.S. 50 is another option. 

 

More from Local News


Events

Milan’s Cloud Coupe and the Dream That Took Flight

Did you know that Milan used to be the home to an airport?

JCD Opens Renovated Fitness Center for Community Use

Check here for open dates and times.

Manchester Township Fire & Rescue to Launch Mobile Integrated Health Program

A patient-centered model of care delivered in a patient's home or mobile environment.

Local Sports Report - April 2-4, 2026

Plenty of scores and stats from Easter Weekend.

Local Sports Report - April 1, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Sectional Assignments Approved by IHSAA Executive Committee

The sectional assignments are for the next two school years.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Luke Bryan - What Makes You Country - EAGLE NO INTRO IMAGING

Joe Nichols and Annie Bosko Better Than You 9:44
Keith Whitley It Ain't Nothin' 9:40
Zac Brown Band Goodbye In Her Eyes 9:35
Billy Dean Only Here for a Little While 9:32