Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 24, work will begin on U.S. 31 at the 146th Street overpass bridge and will continue until 6 a.m. on Monday, June 27, weather permitting.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, signs will be up to notify motorists the 146th Street bridge over U.S. 31 will be closed and the number of off ramps will be reduced. This project is for preventative maintenance bridge work. Workers will put a polymeric overlay on the bridge deck to protect the surface from water and road salt damage. This overlay will also extend the life of the bridge deck by 10 to 15 years. This project is under the same contract that involves the 161st Street bridge over U.S. 31 that will close after the completion of the roundabout at 161st Street and Union St.
The official detour route for eastbound and westbound through traffic on 146th Street will be:
- Westbound 146th Street thru traffic wanting to cross will head north of U.S. 31 to the 161st Street interchange, then head back south on U.S. 31 to 146th Street.
- Eastbound 146th Street thru traffic wanting to cross will head south of U.S. 31 to Clay Terrace Boulevard, then head back north to Lowes Way to 146th Street.
The $600,000 contract was awarded to Weddle Brothers LLC and has an overall completion date of Aug. 31. INDOT strongly encourages drivers to slow down and remain vigilant of workers and equipment when traveling through active work zones. Each project is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.