Paving to resume on US 50 starting Monday

Lawrenceburg, IN—Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. is expected to resume paving work next week on U.S. 50 in Dearborn County, beginning at Hollywood Casino and moving east toward I-275, weather permitting. Night time lane closures are scheduled to begin at approximately 7 p.m. throughout the week, beginning Monday, July 8. Lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. each morning.

Work is expected to continue through the weekend (July 13 and 14), with lane closures in effect from 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12, through 6 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

Crews will alternate directions until paving is complete in mid-August. The weeknight work schedule of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. will remain in effect, with continuous work taking place from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday on weekends. The overall project is expected to be complete, including new pavement markings, reflectors and signal work, by late October.

Motorists should expect delays along the route due to lane closures and are urged to use caution in and near work zones. All work is weather dependent.