The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a traffic shift for Phase 4 of the I-65 added travel lanes project in Boone County. Starting on or after Friday, May 19, the northbound and southbound lanes of I-65 will be restricted to two, 11-foot lanes in each direction between mile marker 141 and mile marker 146.5 (S.R. 32 to S.R. 47). During this phase, crews will be constructing the northbound, outside lanes and shoulders. The restrictions will be in effect from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily through late December, weather permitting.
Two travel lanes will be maintained in both the northbound and southbound direction. Traffic will be controlled by temporary barriers.
As stated in a previous press release, starting on or after Saturday, May 20, the I-65 northbound exit ramp at State Road 47 will close. It’s expected to reopen at the end of December.
This contract was awarded to E & B Paving, LLC for over $83.7 million. It also includes bridge replacements near U.S. 52, a bridge removal near Lafayette Avenue, culvert work and drainage construction on I-65. The entire project is expected to be completed in December of 2023.