The Indiana Department of Transportation announces updates to the State Road 28 resurfacing and rehabilitation project in Frankfort. S.R. 28 is now open from N. Jackson Street to 6th Street. S.R. 28 is also now two-way traffic from N. Jackson St. and to the west. Crews have also placed concrete islands in various locations to improve safety. The width of the roadway at each location is large, and the islands provide a safe solution for pedestrians that are unable to cross the roadway entirely. Additionally, the mid-point crosswalks were placed at the request of local residents during the design phases. The island at the railroad crossing is required by the railroad company.
Currently in Frankfort, U.S. 421 is closed between Walnut St. and S.R. 39 (N. Jackson St.) for continued work on this project. The official detour follows S.R. 39 to S.R. 38 to U.S. 421 and back toward S.R. 39.
INDOT is also working to determine the next steps for the fire hydrant on S.R. 28, west of S. Doyal Street. The current placement of the hydrant is due to the underground locations of a fiber optic bank and water main. INDOT will meet with city officials to determine a solution to the current placement.
Due to industry-wide supply chain and labor shortage issues, the new timeline for complete reopening is at the end of December, 2022. Crews are working diligently to be as efficient, safe and timely as possible. INDOT appreciates the continued cooperation and patience of residents and the traveling public.
After the road reopens, crews will still be working on cosmetic improvements, like lane striping and landscaping. That will be done under temporary restrictions and/or flagging operations.
This project was awarded to E & B Paving LLC for $17.9 million and will resurface or reconstruct portions of S.R. 28 from C.R. 200 W. east to Jackson Street, the addition of a right turn lane from westbound S.R. 28 to northbound Jackson Street, and then continue with the reconstruction of S.R. 28 from Jackson Street eastward to Hoke Ave. The project also includes the addition of dedicated left turn lanes on S.R. 28 at Clay Street, the reconstruction of the storm water system, reconstruction of sidewalks to be ADA compliant on the south side of S.R. 28 from West St. to Hoke Ave., and a shared use path on the north side of S.R. 28 for the total length of the project.
INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone.