Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Force Construction Inc. plans to implement ramp closures starting Thursday on I-65 in Bartholomew County as part of the $65 million added travel lanes contract that began last year.
Ramp and rest area closures are tentatively planned as follows, weather permitting:Today: The entrance ramp to the northbound I-65 rest area will close this morning, and the exit ramp from the rest area will close in the evening. The rest area will be closed until the ramps reopen Friday morning.
Friday and Saturday: Ramps from I-65 northbound to U.S. 31 and U.S. 31 to northbound I-65 will be closed during the hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly.
Monday and Tuesday: Ramps from I-65 southbound to U.S. 31 and U.S. 31 to I-65 southbound will be closed during the hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly.
Wednesday: The entrance ramp to the southbound I-65 rest area will close, and the exit ramp from the rest area will close in the evening. The rest area will be closed until the ramps reopen Thursday June 30.
The added travel lanes and resurface portions of the project are expected to be complete this fall, with additional work expected through summer 2023.
