Rolling slow-downs are scheduled to begin Monday night on I-65 south of Columbus (mile markers 64 to 68) in Bartholomew County for overhead bridge demolition work at Carr Hill Road.
Tree clearing began earlier this month for the nearly-$5 million superstructure replacement project that also includes County Road 200S.
Crews will begin demolition over the I-65 southbound lanes Monday night at 10 p.m. All southbound lanes will close for up to 20 minutes at a time while overhead work is in progress. Traffic will then be released until normal traffic flow is reached.
Drivers will also be stopped at the exit ramp from State Road 46 to I-65 southbound at the Columbus exit, Exit 68 during this time. Demolition work over I-65 southbound is scheduled each night through Feb. 20.
Crews are expected to begin demolition over I-65 northbound at 9 p.m. on Feb. 21, with no weekend activity planned. Rolling slow-downs will resume Feb. 24 and continue each night through Feb. 26.
During all demolition activities, I-65 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Both directions of I-65 will not close at the same time. Demolition and slow-downs will end by 6 a.m. each morning.
Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route to avoid delays or allow extra time when traveling through the area. Drivers should slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
Carr Hill Road will remain closed through mid-July as bridge work continues. The detour route is Terrace Lake Road to Goeller Boulevard to State Road 46. Crews will move to County Road 200S. following completion of Carr Hill Road. The contract completion date is Nov. 30.
