Culvert work, bridge replacement to restrict traffic at Stilesville

STILESVILLE -- Ongoing restrictions on U.S. 40, between County Road 700 West and County Road 625 West are set for a bridge replacement project near Stilesville, in Hendricks County, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced.

U.S. 40 will be down to two lanes. Traffic will be maintained by a temporary barrier wall. These restrictions will last through early November, weather permitting.

Then, starting on or after Monday, April 3, U.S. 40 will be restricted between County Road 725 East and County Road. 825 East for culvert work in Putnam County, approximately 2.43 miles west of State Road 75. U.S. 40 will be down to two lanes.

Traffic will be maintained by a temporary barrier wall. These restrictions are expected to last through early November, weather permitting.

Contract for the projects was awarded to Milestone Contractors for more than $7.9 million. It also involves bridge work on U.S. 40 just east of State Road 243, and culvert work at various locations.

There will be future restrictions connected to this project. INDOT will provide updates prior to any closures or restrictions. The entire project is expected to be completed in November 2024, weather permitting.

INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone.