French Lick, Indiana – State Road 56 in Orange County will close Monday, Feb. 23, for a culvert replacement project affecting traffic near French Lick.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, crews will shut down SR 56 between Emrald Drive and New York Street beginning on or around Monday. The closure will allow for a box culvert replacement and is expected to remain in place through the end of April, depending on weather conditions.
Officials said the designated detour will route drivers from State Road 145 to State Road 164 to State Road 545. Local traffic will be permitted up to the point of closure, but through traffic must follow the marked detour.
INDOT urged motorists to slow down and remain alert while traveling through active work zones in the area.
The closure affects a key corridor serving residents and visitors in southern Indiana, particularly those commuting through French Lick. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time during the construction period.
Additional updates will be provided if construction timelines change.
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