Williamsport, Indiana — Daytime flagging operations will periodically slow traffic on State Road 28 south of Williamsport starting Monday, March 16.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) West Central district, crews will begin traffic control operations near the Fall Branch crossing as part of a bridge scour protection project. The work zone is located along State Road 28 just south of town near Railroad Street.
INDOT officials said flaggers will intermittently stop and release traffic during daytime hours while crews complete erosion control work around the bridge structure. The project is designed to strengthen and stabilize the area around the Fall Branch bridge, helping protect the roadway and bridge foundation from potential washout during heavy rain or flooding events.
Most drivers traveling through the area should expect to use Railroad Street as an alternate route during active flagging periods. INDOT noted that traffic control will occur periodically rather than continuously, depending on when crews are working at the site.
The work is expected to continue intermittently through June, weather permitting.
Drivers traveling through southern Warren County are encouraged to slow down, watch for workers, and follow directions from flagging crews when approaching the work zone.
Transportation officials also advise motorists to plan for short delays and consider alternate routes when possible, particularly during daytime commuting hours.
Projects like this are part of INDOT’s routine bridge maintenance program aimed at extending infrastructure lifespan and improving long-term roadway safety.
For many local commuters and students traveling between Williamsport and nearby rural areas, temporary slowdowns may become part of the daily drive during active work periods this spring.
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