16th Street is now open

BEDFORD – 16th Street in Bedford is now open.

The Indiana Department of Transportation completed striping, and the road is open to motorists.

16th was closed after a water main break caused significant damage to the road.

Water Main break on 16th Street.

City officials met with INDOT and proceeded with a joint approach to fixing the damage.

The City of Bedford and the Redevelopment Commission passed an emergency resolution on Tuesday, June 18, declaring an emergency and authorizing a public works project to repair 16th Street and install a new water main.