ADVANCE NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSINGS
EAGLESON AVENUE, between Law Lane & 10th Street: Eagleson Avenue will be closed in this area from September 9, 2026 – July 31, 2027, for bridge replacement by Beatty Construction. Contact: Rob Burkhart, Construction Inspector, (317) 741-8932; Tim Lawson, Monroe County Highway Engineer, (812) 349-2554; Lisa Ridge, Monroe County Highway Director, (812) 349-2577.
EAGLESON AVENUE & LAW LANE INTERSECTION: The intersection of Eagleson Avenue & Law Lane will be closed from January 1, 2027 – July 31, 2027, for bridge replacement by Beatty Construction. Contact: Rob Burkhart, Construction Inspector, (317) 741-8932; Tim Lawson, Monroe County Highway Engineer, (812) 349-2554; Lisa Ridge, Monroe County Highway Director, (812) 349-2577.
LAW LANE & EAGLESON AVENUE INTERSECTION: The intersection of Law Lane & Eagleson Avenue will be closed from January 1, 2027 – July 31, 2027, for bridge replacement by Beatty Construction. Contact: Rob Burkhart, Construction Inspector, (317) 741-8932; Tim Lawson, Monroe County Highway Engineer, (812) 349-2554; Lisa Ridge, Monroe County Highway Director, (812) 349-2577.
WOODYARD ROAD, between Loesch Road & Walcott Lane: Woodyard Road will be closed in this area at 5111 W Woodyard Road from Monday, August 10, 2026 – Thursday, August 14, 2026, for culvert installation by Monroe County Bridge Crews. This closure will remain in effect overnight.
ROAD CLOSINGS
W MAPLE GROVE ROAD, between Union Valley Road & N Maple Grove Road: W Maple Grove Road will be closed in this area on Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Monday, August 10, 2026, from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm for filming scenes for the feature film, “Little Five”. Contact: Gilbert Morales, (312) 339-9401.
RHORER ROAD, between Sare Road & Jamie Lane: Rhorer Road will be closed approximately 600’ west of Sare Road from July 13, 2026 – October 9, 2026, for Bridge Removal and Replacement by CLR Inc. However, work will continue under flagging conditions through December 11, 2026. Detour Westbound: North on Sare, West on Rogers Road to Winslow, South on Walnut Street Pike. Detour Eastbound: North on Walnut Street Pike, East on Winslow to Rogers Road, South on Sare Road. Contact: Travis Hughes 812-208-5875.
ROCKPORT ROAD, between Cockrell Road & Bolin Lane: Rockport Road will be closed in this area from June 8, 2026 –November 13, 2026, for Bridge Removal and Replacement by CLR Inc. Detour Westbound: Rockport Road to That Road (east of SR 37) to Victor Pike, cross SR 37 To Tramway to Rockport Road. Detour Eastbound: Rockport Road to Tramway to Victor Pike, cross SR 37 to That Road, to Rockport Road. Contact: Travis Hughes (812) 208-5875.
WYLIE ROAD, between Wayport Road & Old SR 37 N: Wylie Road will be closed in this area on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm for filming scenes for the feature film, “Little Five”. Contact: Gilbert Morales, (312) 339-9401.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
BOTTOM ROAD, between Lawson Road & Kinser Pike: Monroe County Stormwater Crews will be ditching in this area on Monday, August 3, 2026 - Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 6:30 am – 3:30 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
FISH ROAD, between Anderson Road & Lydy Road: Monroe County Bridge Crews will be replacing culverts in this area starting at Anderson Road and moving north on Monday, August 3, 2026 – Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE: Monroe County Highway Crews will be performing brief road maintenance functions including mowing, trimming trees, patching potholes, spreading stone, shoulder repairs, yard repairs and grading gravel roads in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 6:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE: Monroe County Bridge Crews will be performing brief bridge maintenance functions and guardrail repairs in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 6:00 am – 4:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE: Monroe County SW Crews will be performing brief storm water maintenance functions including street sweeping, storm inlet and culvert maintenance, and cleaning culverts in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 6:30 am – 3:30 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
Monroe County reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All closings are weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.