INDOT press release except first two paragraphs which are me
There may have been two people who did not get to spend too much of their life waiting to move on Indiana 101 during the last chip and seal operation in the county.
Those two people will have their chance to sit and sit and sit for no apparent reason when a chip and seal operation happens at the western edge of Brookville to U.S. 52’s intersection with Indiana 229. Good luck.
Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on or after Tuesday, July 5, on U.S. 52 in Franklin County. Work will take place between Indiana 229 at Metamora and the bridge over Butler’s Run near Brookville. Motorists can expect delays due to lane closures and flagging.
Chip seal work typically lasts three to four days per location depending upon weather. During operations, existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. This extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs. Once the seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.
Chip seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated $6 to $14 in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
