The Indiana Department of Transportation planned to resurface SR 160 from Salem to Henryville in May but has delayed that work due to “surface damage” on much of the stretch of road.
The approximate 30 mile stretch shows damage to much of the road surface and severe “potholes” in places.
“At this time, we believe the roadway surface damage is an effect of the extreme heat and recent change in weather types in southern Indiana,” said Sidney Nierman with INDOT.
While the road was due to be “Chip and Sealed” in mid-May, INDOT crews are now milling the eastbound lane from Salem and had stopped Tuesday afternoon just before the Harristown area.
“Our team of engineers is working to confirm the cause, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Nierman said milling work is currently taking place on S.R. 160 between Franklin School Road and East Old State Road 160 in Washington County.
“Once milling work is fully complete, S.R. 160is expected to temporarily reopen to motorists prior to an anticipated pavement rehabilitation project to begin on S.R. 160,” she said.
INDOT will provide additional information and updates to motorists as work progresses.
