INDOT to close State Road 11 for new interchange

9 a.m. update: INDOT now says that contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to close the S.R. 11 interchange at I-65 in Jackson County (Exit 55) on or after Monday, August 17. The closure was originally scheduled to begin August 10 and was delayed to August 24, but has now been set for this coming Monday.

INDOT has rescheduled work at the State Road 11 and Interstate 65 interchange in Jackson County.

Originally set to begin Monday , the three-month long closure will now start Monday, Aug. 17th.

The $7.8 million dollar project will construct a dog-bone shaped intersection, replacing the existing ramp layout. The new interchange will feature two single-lane roundabouts with interior truck aprons on either side of the State Road 11 overpass, resembling a dog bone from above.

INDOT says that the “Dog bone” interchanges increase safety as intersection conflict points are significantly reduced, vehicle speeds are slower, stop signs and signals are eliminated, and traffic is able to move more efficiently through the area.

This safety improvement is part of the $143 million dollar project adding travel lanes to Interstate 65 between Columbus and Seymour. The new interchange is expected to reopen in November.

The official detour will take State Road 46 in Columbus to U.S. 31 and then to U.S. 50 in Seymour.

INDOT asks that you slow down, use extra caution and drive without distractions through all work zones.