Newtown, IN – A key travel route in Fountain County will be shut down for several weeks beginning next month, affecting local and through traffic in west central Indiana.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), the bridge on State Road 341 over Little Shawnee Creek near Newtown will close for deck replacement starting on or after Monday, July 7. The work is expected to last through late September, weather permitting.
The closure will disrupt normal traffic along S.R. 341, prompting an official detour using S.R. 55 to County Road 750 N. and back to S.R. 341. INDOT is advising drivers to seek alternative routes and use extra caution when traveling through construction zones.
The construction effort is part of INDOT’s broader mission to maintain the safety and functionality of Indiana’s more than 29,000 highway lane miles and 5,700 bridges. The agency encourages motorists to monitor updates via its social media channels, TrafficWise (511in.org), or the INDOT mobile app.
As part of its ongoing public safety initiatives, INDOT also reminds Hoosiers of the “Buckle Up Phone Down” campaign. Launched in 2023, the campaign urges drivers and passengers to stay restrained and undistracted on Indiana’s roadways.
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