Parke County, IN – The Parke County Highway Department has announced that a bridge on County Road 1200 North, just east of County Road 700 West, is closed until further notice. The closure was shared by the Parke County Sheriff’s Office in a public alert Thursday morning.
According to the department, the bridge is shut down due to safety concerns and ongoing structural evaluations. Officials did not specify when repairs might begin or how long the closure is expected to last.
Drivers who regularly travel the area are advised to seek alternate routes. The closure affects local traffic between rural communities in northern Parke County, potentially impacting access to nearby farms and residential properties.
No detour route has been announced at this time, but the county highway department is expected to provide updates as conditions change. Motorists are urged to obey posted closure signs and avoid attempting to cross the bridge while it remains barricaded.
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