I-70 Project will close westbound ramps for resurfacing

PUTNAM CO., Ind. (WTHI) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced resurfacing projects on I-70 will close the ramps at US 231 (Exit 41) beginning Saturday to mill and resurface the ramps.

Crew planned the following schedule for closures:

• 10-20-2012 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on 10-21-2012 WB I-70 exit ramp to US 231
• 10-21-2012 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on 10-22-2012 US 231 on-ramp to WB I-70
• 10-23-2012 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on 10-24-2012 WB I-70 exit ramp to US 231
• 10-24-2012 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on 10-25-2012 US 231 on-ramp to WB I-70

This project on I-70 will resurface the interstate from US 231 to Little Point. This project was awarded to Rieth-Riley Construction for $10.49 million.

This project is scheduled for completion in November of 2012.

The work schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather. INDOT reminds driver to suse caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone.

For the latest news and information about INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot or www.trafficwise.IN.gov .