Brazil U.S. 40 project shifting traffic to newly constructed north side

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

BRAZIL -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that traffic will be moved onto the newly constructed north section of U.S. 40 in Brazil beginning on or after Saturday, July 23, weather permitting.

Alabama Street will be closed beginning on or after Wednesday, July 20 for approximately three days to accommodate the change. Vandalia Street will reopen in its place.

The work runs from State Road 59 east to Wal-Mart. The project consists of installing a new water main and services under the south half, and new storm sewer under the north half while completely rebuilding the road and sidewalks.

The U.S. 40 pavement replacement project was awarded to Gradex Inc. The project will replace U.S. 40 pavement from State Road 340 to Wal-Mart and on SR 340 from west of Waterworks Road to U.S. 40.

Drainage will be improved with new storm drainage structures, curbs and gutters. New sidewalks will be constructed with ADA-compliant curb ramps.

The Brazil U.S. 40 project is scheduled to be completed in November.

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