CSX Railroad plans to close U.S. 50 next week to replace a railroad crossing in Seymour.

On or after the morning of Tuesday, July 11, U.S. 50 will close to traffic between Jeffersonville Avenue and East/Circle Streets. The road is expected to reopen the afternoon of Thursday, July 13, weather permitting. The detour will follow S.R. 11 to S.R. 250 to I-65.

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

 Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Force Construction Company plans to close S.R. 135 at the bridge over Branch of Kiper Creek on or after Monday, July 10, for a superstructure replacement project in Jackson County.

The bridge is located 2.68 miles north of S.R. 58, near C.R. 890 N. and is expected to remain closed for approximately 65 days. The official detour will follow S.R. 58, S.R. 258, S.R. 11, I-65 and S.R. 46. 

The $4.5 million contract also includes a deck overlay, superstructure replacement and four box culvert replacements on S.R. 135, S.R. 258 and S.R. 58. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution and avoid distractions in and near construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving Inc. plans to close sections of Rooster Hill Rd. and S.R. 135 to complete a series of culvert replacement projects in Washington County. The road is scheduled to close at the following locations, weather permitting:

• Starting on/after Monday, July 10 (up to 5 days): Rooster Hill Rd. between N. Plattsburg Rd. and S.R. 135
• Starting on/after Monday, July 17 (up to 5 days): S.R. 135 closed between N. Old S.R. 135 and E. Dearland Ln.
• Starting on/after Monday, July 24 (up to 5 days): S.R. 135 closed just north of Dearland Ln.

The official detour will follow S.R. 56, S.R. 39 and U.S. 50 for the closures on S.R. 135.

INDOT reminds motorists to slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free in and near construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces plans to close S.R. 160 starting next week to complete a series of small structure replacements west of I-65, between Salem and Henryville.

The road is scheduled to close at the following locations, weather permitting:

• Starting on/after Wednesday, July 12 (up to 5 days): S.R. 160, 10.5 miles east of S.R. 60 in Washington County
• Starting on/after Wednesday, July 19 (up to 20 days): S.R. 160, 5.5 miles west of I-65 in Washington County
• Starting on/after Monday, August 7 (up to 15 days): S.R. 160, 13.5 miles east of S.R. 60 at Clark/Scott County line

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that injured two juveniles, one seriously, in Jennings County. 

Shortly after 11 a.m., responders were dispatched to the area near the 9000 block of County Road 850 West in Paris Crossing for an accident with injuries.

Initial investigation shows a 14-year-old juvenile was operating a side-by-side ORV on the roadway when they lost control, causing the vehicle to roll onto the driver’s side and pinning them underneath. The juveniles were not wearing helmets or safety harnesses at the time of the accident.

The juvenile operator was transported via StatFlight helicopter to Norton Hospital in Louisville. The juvenile passenger was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.   

Other assisting agencies include Indiana State Police, Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, and Jennings County Emergency Medical Service.

Indiana law requires riders younger than 18 to wear a Department of Transportation approved helmet. More information on ORV laws and safe operating procedures is at offroad-ed.com/in/handbook/ and on.IN.gov/offroading.