The speed limit in non-active work zones will decrease to 55 mph throughout the project. During active construction, the speed limit will be 45 mph and backups are expected. (Photo: John Terhune/Journal & Courier)
What could be worse for drivers than Interstate 65 in the winter?
Try I-65 in the summer, fall and spring — for the next two to three years.
Big changes — and big construction headaches — are coming to a stretch of the interstate that passes through Lafayette. It all starts in a few weeks and will continue into fall 2017. Drivers should brace themselves for lane restrictions, ramp closures, narrower lanes, reduced speeds and longer travel times.
Wondering just what will be happening, and how bad it will get? Read on ...
What changes are coming?
Crews will widen I-65 from two lanes in each direction to three lanes in each direction. To do this, workers will place the two new lanes in the current median space and add a concrete barrier to replace the median. With this plan, the shoulder of the road won't have to be widened, although it will be reinforced during the first few weeks of the project so lanes can be temporarily shifted.
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