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May 31, 2024

Lane closure planned on I-65 in Columbus

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc. is scheduled to reduce southbound I-65 to two lanes beginning on or after Sunday, June 2, to complete pavement and drainage work in Bartholomew County.

The lane restrictions will take place just south of the Columbus Exit (Exit 68) and are expected remain in place through Thursday, June 6. The speed limit will be reduced from 70 MPH to 60 MPH and a temporary barrier wall will be utilized, while work is in progress. 

This project is part of a $65 million added travel lanes contract awarded to Force Construction Company in October 2020. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions when traveling near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

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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 seventh consecutive year, Indiana has placed within the top five 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.

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