U.S. 231 South closed for transformer replacement

U.S. 231 South is closed Thursday, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced.

Crews are working to replace an electric transformer between county roads 300 South and 350 South.

The transformer exploded during the storm Wednesday evening, also knocking out power lines.

INDOT originally estimated the closure would last until mid-morning, but it was ongoing as of 1:30 p.m.

Motorists are encouraged to find another route.

Vehicles are not even being allowed onto southbound 231 at Veterans Memorial Highway.

Likewise, northbound traffic is being diverted at U.S. 40.