Ramp closures, traffic shift planned on I-70 in Hanock County

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. – In late March, construction activities will resume to add travel lanes on Interstate 70 between Mt. Comfort Road and one mile east of State Road 9 in Hancock County.

On or after Monday, March 24, westbound traffic on I-70 will shift to eastbound lanes between Mt. Comfort and Greenfield (MM 100 to MM 105). The I-70 entrance and exit ramps at S.R. 9 (Exit 104) will also close at that time.

• S.R. 9 ramp to I-70 WB closed for approximately 70 days, through early June
  • Official detour: I-70 EB to S.R. 109 (Exit 115) to I-70 WB
• I-70 WB ramp to S.R. 9 closed for approximately 90 days, through late June
  • Official detour: I-70 WB to Mt. Comfort Rd. (Exit 96) to I-70 EB to S.R. 9

The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph throughout the work zone. Construction is anticipated to be complete in October, weather permitting.

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

SOURCE: Indiana Department of Transportation