Median work continues on I-74 between New Point and S.R. 101 in Decatur, Franklin and Ripley Counties

Decatur, Franklin, and Ripley Counties, IN— Milestone Contractors will continue median work this week on I-74 between Exits 143 (New Point) and 156 (S.R. 101/Sunman/Milan) in Decatur, Franklin and Ripley Counties. Both eastbound and westbound traffic was shifted back to respective lanes last month with the right lane open in each direction. The left lanes have remained closed while work is completed in the median.

Crews are scheduled to begin paving six median crossovers along this stretch of I-74 on Thursday, November 14, weather permitting. Edge lines will also be painted from MM 150 to MM 156, in addition to the re-installation of cable barriers between MM 148 and MM 156. This work is expected to be completed by the evening of Wednesday, November 20.