Avon, IN – Drivers in Avon should expect fresh delays beginning Monday as utility crews start short-term lane and sidewalk closures along U.S. 36, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).
According to INDOT, the work is scheduled to begin on or after Monday, December 1, and will take place at the northwest and southwest corners of the busy U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) and Dan Jones Road/County Road 800 E. intersection. Crews will close individual lanes and sidewalks as they perform casing work on natural gas pipelines that run through the area.
Officials said the closures will stay in place for several weeks, though the timeline remains dependent on weather conditions and may shift as the project progresses. The intersection is one of Hendricks County’s most heavily traveled corridors, connecting Avon, Plainfield, and the broader Indianapolis metro area. Even limited lane closures are expected to create slower travel times, especially during the morning and evening rush periods.
Pedestrians who rely on sidewalk access at the intersection will also face temporary restrictions and should prepare for detours or additional wait times when moving through the work zone.
INDOT is urging drivers to reduce speed, stay alert, and avoid distractions while passing crews. Motorists should plan for extra travel time or consider alternate routes through early December and potentially into the following weeks.
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