Road work on U.S. 50 in Jennings County begins Monday

JENNINGS COUNTY — Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. will begin patching a 9.7-mile section of U.S. 50 in Jennings County on Monday, weather permitting, as part of a $3.1 million patching and paving project.

Work will take place from approximately two miles east of State Road 3 to nine miles west of U.S. 421.

Patching will be followed by milling and paving. The project is expected to be complete by Oct. 31.

Motorists should expect delays due to lane closures along the route. Flaggers will be present to maintain traffic. Please use caution throughout the work zone and watch for crews and equipment.