PULASKI COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for the State Road 14 bridge over the Tippecanoe River beginning on or after Monday, May 24.
The bridge will be reduced to one lane for a bridge maintenance project. Temporary traffic signals will be installed on each side of the bridge to direct traffic. Restrictions will be in place through early July.
INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and be prepared to wait for the temporary traffic signal in this location. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area. Drivers should slow down and drive distraction-free through all work zones.
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