Update: Closure delayed on State Road 58 for bridge replacement project in Jackson County

JACKSON CO. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors LP has postponed the State Road 58 bridge closure over Branch Runt Run due to material delays.

The bridge is located just over two miles east of S.R. 258 and was originally scheduled to close next week for a replacement project. A new closure date will be announced.

The contractor currently anticipates starting work in mid-to-late September.

Three additional projects are also included in the $2.7 million contract:

  • Small structure replacement, 1.95 miles west of I-65 in Bartholomew County (scheduled later this year, the start date will be announced)
  • Superstructure replacement project in Jackson County, 0.84 miles east of S.R. 258 at Runt Run (scheduled in 2023)
  • Superstructure replacement project in Jackson County, 1.89 miles east of S.R. 258 at Branch Runt Run (scheduled in 2023)

The contract was awarded to Milestone in June. INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and be aware of workers and equipment when traveling through active work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.