Nighttime Lane Closures Planned On I-65 in Clark, Jackson and Scott Counties

CLARK/JACKSON/SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Midwestern Electric, LLC. plans to conduct temporary nighttime lane closures on I-65 beginning on or after Tuesday, August 27, to complete guardrail installation work in Clark, Jackson and Scott Counties. Work is expected to take up to two nights, weather permitting. The lane closures are currently scheduled as follows: Tuesday, August 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (weather permitting): The right lane of northbound I-65 will close approximately 2.5 miles south of Henryville at mile marker 17.5 in Clark County. Wednesday, August 28 from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. (weather permitting): The right lane of northbound I-65 will close approximately 2.5 miles north of Austin at mile marker 35.5 in Scott County. Wednesday, August 28 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (weather permitting): The right lane of southbound I-65 will close approximately 2.5 miles north of Crothersville at mile marker 38.5 in Jackson County. INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and drive distraction-free in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. Stay Informed Motorists in Southeast Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via: Facebook: facebook.com/INDOTSoutheast Twitter: @INDOTSoutheast TrafficWise: 511in.org Mobile App: iTunes App Store and the Google Play store for Android About the Indiana Department of Transportation INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America through delivery of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $60 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is charged with constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities across the state. For the eighth consecutive year, Indiana has placed within the top ten in the nation for infrastructure in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot. About Buckle Up Phone Down Buckle Up Phone Down is a safety initiative adopted by the Indiana Department of Transportation in late 2023. Unrestrained motorists and passengers, as well as distracted driving continue to be contributing factors in fatal and serious injury crashes on Indiana roadways. Buckle Up Phone Down is one of many efforts to change driver behavior and improve roadway safety across Indiana. The actions are simple: when you get into a vehicle, buckle up. If you are the driver, put the phone down. Every trip. Every time. Learn more and accept the challenge at BUPDIN.com.