Posted Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

HUNTINGTON – INDOT has informed us about upcoming bridge work the state plans this spring and summer on Jefferson Street over the Little River.

We are relaying this information now so we can all plan ahead due to its impact on daily driving routes.

Jefferson Street's twin bridges are expected to close to vehicles starting on April 10 and ending before the beginning of September. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

During this project, vehicles will need to use the bridge crossings at Lafontaine, Briant and Broadway streets. Pedestrians will still be able to cross on foot.

The state also plans bridge work on State Road 5 this spring/summer north of city limits that will require a detour. Start dates for those projects will be communicated when we receive that information.

The latest information on state road construction can always be found at 511in.org.

The Lafontaine Street bridge crossing is expected to reopen around March 31, before the closures on Jefferson Street begin.