Batesville, In. — Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation will begin work on the State Road 46 Bridge west of Batesville on Monday, July 17. Spokesman Harry MaGinnity says the goal is to have the work completed by the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, August 9.
North Vernon-based Dave O’Mara Contracting will drive steel piling on either side of the bridge and place a 50-foot crossbeam across the center. When complete, the bridge will be a two-span structure and there will be no weight limit. The value of the work is estimated to be about $90,000.
The bridge was closed in late June after an inspection uncovered structural deficiencies. During the closure heavy traffic will be required to use State Road 229, I-74 and Decatur County Road 850 East.
