Road closures to start next week for I-69 construction

The construction of a new interchange for Interstate 69 will begin causing closures on State Road 37 south of Bloomington.

Beginning on or after Monday, roadwork will require temporary daytime lane closures between Fullerton Pike and Dillman Road.

Closures are expected to last through the end of April, according to a press release.
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Crider & Crider plans to replace pavement along the shoulders of SR 37.

Crews will work on shoulder pavement improvements and two temporary median crossovers.

The crossovers will be used to shift southbound traffic across the median to share the northbound lanes during construction of the new interchange.

This will allow one lane of traffic in each direction to be maintained during this restriction period.

The traffic shift is expected to begin sometime after the beginning of May, dependent upon weather, equipment and materials.

The traffic signal at SR 37 and Victor Pike will remain in full operation, and all traffic at this intersection will be maintained throughout construction.  

Once the permanent restrictions are in place, no left turns will be allowed at the intersections of Rockport Road and That Road.

The $29 million contract with Crider & Crider includes construction of the interchange at SR 37 and 1.8 miles of new interstate roadway.

Lane closures and traffic shifts in this area will continue through the end of 2014.

Rebecca Kimberly