Spencer County, IN – Drivers in southern Indiana should prepare for a long-term road closure beginning Monday, as State Road 70 shuts down near Troy for construction work expected to last into early August.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), crews will close SR 70 on or around Monday, May 11, near the intersection of North County Road 950 East, just west of Troy in Spencer County. The closure is necessary for a box culvert replacement project, a type of infrastructure work designed to improve drainage and roadway stability.
The shutdown will impact both local commuters and through traffic traveling along SR 70, a key east-west route in the area. Officials say the project timeline could extend through the beginning of August, depending on weather conditions and construction progress.
INDOT has established an official detour route using U.S. 231 and State Road 66. Drivers are encouraged to follow posted signage and allow for extra travel time when navigating around the closure zone. Local traffic will still have access up to the point of closure but will not be able to pass through the work area.
Transportation officials are urging motorists to slow down and remain alert when approaching construction zones. Increased caution is especially important in rural areas where visibility and road conditions can change quickly.
The closure is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve Indiana’s road infrastructure, though it may cause temporary inconvenience for residents and travelers in Spencer County and surrounding areas.
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