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WrightOn
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Aug 09, 2015

I-65 (Indiana) Closed - NB

According to local reports, I-65 NB between Lebanon and Lafayette, Indiana is being routed through small towns and long delays due to structural issues on a bridge. Friends on FaceBook report a one hour detour is three hours due to the heavy traffic and construction on the detour route. Speeds top out at 4mph at times.

This has the possibility of being a long issue as INDOT seeks to rectify the issue with the bridge.

http://wlfi.com/2015/08/05/i-65-closure-causing-traffic-nightmares/
  • I drove I65 north bound on yesterday returning from Ohio. The interstate is closed at MM 141. I exited at 140 and took Indiana 32 west. This is a very nice two lane road without issue of heights. I picked up I74 WB to US 41. Part of the detour includes US 231 but since I was not planning on returning to I65, I ran US41 straight north to my destination.

    As I went SB on Friday, by the way it looks, the bridge work will take quite a bit of time as they have to rebuild the structure. I feel bad for those who have this interstate as part of their commute.
  • Closed again as of Friday, Aug 7.

    http://cbs4indy.com/2015/08/07/problem-with-bridge-closes-i-65-northbound-near-lafayette/
  • IT HAS REOPENED ACCORDING TO:
    http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2015/08/05/how-deal-lafayettes-closure--65-nb/31149005/
  • That is only the tip of the iceburg. Parts of US52 is under construction, 421 is closed in the area as is 32. I was in Brookston yesterday which is a little north of Lafette and people were showing up late and with no idea of how they finally got there. The whole area is a nightmare. Jim.