INDOT press release
RIPLEY COUNTY— Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. plans to begin asphalt resurface work on Indiana 129 next week south of Batesville in Ripley County. On or after Monday, June 28, crews are scheduled to start patching between Ind. 48 and Ind. 46.
Starting around mid-July, crews are expected to begin milling and paving. Traffic will be maintained under lane closures with flagging. The $2.4 million contract was awarded in October 2020 and should be complete by the end of August.
Motorists are reminded 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.
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