ADVANCE NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSINGS
EAGLESON AVENUE, between Law Lane & 10th Street: Eagleson Avenue will be closed in this area from September 9, 2026 – July 31, 2027, for bridge replacement by Beatty Construction. Contact: Rob Burkhart, Construction Inspector, (317) 741-8932; Tim Lawson, Monroe County Highway Engineer, (812) 349-2554; Lisa Ridge, Monroe County Highway Director, (812) 349-2577.
EAGLESON AVENUE & LAW LANE INTERSECTION: The intersection of Eagleson Avenue & Law Lane will be closed from January 1, 2027 – July 31, 2027, for bridge replacement by Beatty Construction. Contact: Rob Burkhart, Construction Inspector, (317) 741-8932; Tim Lawson, Monroe County Highway Engineer, (812) 349-2554; Lisa Ridge, Monroe County Highway Director, (812) 349-2577.
LAW LANE & EAGLESON AVENUE INTERSECTION: The intersection of Law Lane & Eagleson Avenue will be closed from January 1, 2027 – July 31, 2027, for bridge replacement by Beatty Construction. Contact: Rob Burkhart, Construction Inspector, (317) 741-8932; Tim Lawson, Monroe County Highway Engineer, (812) 349-2554; Lisa Ridge, Monroe County Highway Director, (812) 349-2577.
ROAD CLOSINGS
DUKE ROAD, between Knightridge Road & ECM (End of County Maintenance): Duke Road will be closed in this area on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm for paving by E & B Paving, Contact: Chad Prince, (812) 592-4418.
GROSS ROAD, between Knightridge Road & Friendship Road: Gross Road will be closed in this area on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm for paving by E & B Paving, Contact: Chad Prince, (812) 592-4418.
RHORER ROAD, between Sare Road & Jamie Lane: Rhorer Road will be closed approximately 600’ west of Sare Road from July 13, 2026 – October 9, 2026, for Bridge Removal and Replacement by CLR Inc. However, work will continue under flagging conditions through December 11, 2026. Detour Westbound: North on Sare, West on Rogers Road to Winslow, South on Walnut Street Pike. Detour Eastbound: North on Walnut Street Pike, East on Winslow to Rogers Road, South on Sare Road. Contact: Travis Hughes 812-208-5875.
ROCKPORT ROAD, between Cockrell Road & Bolin Lane: Rockport Road will be closed in this area from June 8, 2026 –November 13, 2026, for Bridge Removal and Replacement by CLR Inc. Detour Westbound: Rockport Road to That Road (east of SR 37) to Victor Pike, cross SR 37 To Tramway to Rockport Road. Detour Eastbound: Rockport Road to Tramway to Victor Pike, cross SR 37 to That Road, to Rockport Road. Contact: Travis Hughes (812) 208-5875.
WOODYARD ROAD, between Loesch Road & Walcott Lane: Woodyard Road will be closed in this area at 5111 W Woodyard Road from Monday, August 17, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026, for culvert installation by Monroe County Bridge Crews. This closure will remain in effect overnight.
WOODYARD ROAD, between Loesch Road & Walcott Lane: Woodyard Road will be closed in this area on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026, for paving over a box culvert & road repairs by Monroe County Highway Crews.
ADVANCED NOTICE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION
AMBER RIDGE, PLATEAU PLACE & BRISTOL MANOR SUBDIVISIONS: Milestone Contractors will be paving roads in this area on Monday, August 24, 2026 – Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control. Contact: Dwight Koontz, (812) 929-1306.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
AMBER RIDGE, PLATEAU PLACE & BRISTOL MANOR SUBDIVISION: Milestone Contractors will be milling and patching roads in this area in preparation for paving on Thursday, August 20, 2026 – Friday, August 21, 2026, from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control. Contact: Dwight Koontz, (812) 929-1306.
BREEDEN ROAD, between Graves Road & Snow Road: Monroe County Stormwater Crews will be ditching in this area on Monday, August 17, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6:30 am – 3:30 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
KNIGHTRIDGE ROAD, the Section East of SR 446: E & B Paving will be paving in this area on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control. Contact: Chad Prince, (812) 592-4418.
STEWART ROAD, between Guthrie Road & ECM (End of County Maintenance): Monroe County Highway Crews will be full depth patching in this area on Monday, August 17, 2026 – Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE: Monroe County Highway Crews will be performing brief road maintenance functions including mowing, trimming trees, patching potholes, spreading stone, shoulder repairs, yard repairs and grading gravel roads in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 6:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE: Monroe County Bridge Crews will be performing brief bridge maintenance functions and guardrail repairs in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 6:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE: Monroe County SW Crews will be performing brief storm water maintenance functions including street sweeping, storm inlet and culvert maintenance, and cleaning culverts in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 6:30 am – 3:30 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
Monroe County reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All closings are weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.