I-70 westbound patching project under way from Cloverdale to Monrovia exit

CLOVERDALE – A patching project is under way on Interstate 70 westbound through eastern Putnam County. The contractor is currently strengthening the inside four-foot shoulder, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced.

Work is scheduled to last through this weekend, weather permitting. Traffic will then be shifted into the left lane while patching work occurs in the right lane.

The contractor will have a 2.5-mile construction zone set up. The restrictions will be in place around the clock with the exception of Fridays between 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. The construction is scheduled to last through Wednesday, Nov 17.

The contract was awarded to Rieth-Riley Construction for $17 million. This project will deep patch the interstate in both directions from the 40-mile marker, one mile west of U.S. 231 (Exit 41) to the 58-mile marker, nearly one mile west of State Road 39 (Exit 59).

The eastbound lanes of I-70 and the area in Clay County will be under construction next year. The Clay County portion of the I-70 patching will occur from approximately the 22.5-mile marker, a half-mile west of SR 59 (Exit 23) to the 29-mile marker. Completion date is May 26, 2022.

INDOT reminds motorists to follow the posted work zone speed limit, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a construction zone.