SR 160 To Be Redone and Paved Later this Fall

After discovering “surface damage” on much of the stretch of State Road 160 between Salem and Henryville, the Indiana Department of Transportation has haulted chip and seal operations and began milling up the damaged surface. 

The approximate 30 mile stretch showed damage to much of the road surface and there were severe “potholes” in places.

It is not yet known officially why the roadway was damaged. 

INDOT began milling operations on State Road 160 in late June and the road will remain closed while milling work is in progress.

Milling is expected to take up to five days, weather permitting. Access will be maintained for local traffic only.

State Road 160 will reopen to motorists following the completion of milling operations.

Paving work is anticipated to take place on S.R. 160 in late summer 2025 and INDOT’s Sydney Nierman confirmed this would be traditional pavement and not chip and seal. 

INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.