Jasper, IN – Drivers in Dubois County should prepare for lane reductions along State Road 56 beginning on or around Monday, December 1, as crews start a shoulder replacement project near Crooked Creek, west of Jasper.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), State Road 56 will be reduced to one lane between County Road 350 West and Pine Crest Drive. The closure is expected to last about three weeks, depending on weather conditions.
INDOT says the project is part of preparations for bridge work scheduled in 2026. During construction, one lane of traffic will remain open, controlled by a temporary traffic signal to manage alternating flow.
Officials are reminding motorists to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions while traveling through the work zone. Delays may be possible, particularly during peak hours.
Drivers passing through Jasper or connecting routes such as U.S. 231 may wish to allow extra time or consider alternate travel paths while the work is underway.
This lane closure is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements across southern Indiana aimed at extending roadway life and improving safety.
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