ALERT: Short Closure Scheduled Tuesday for SR 257 at White River Bridge

OTWELL -- The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a short unplanned road closure on State Road 257 between Washington and Otwell.

On Tuesday May, 12, contractors currently rehabbing the White River Bridge on S.R. 257 will completely close the road for about two hours to repair an area of pavement in the lane traffic is using to pass through the work zone. 

A large pothole has formed in the wheel path and to minimize the potential for traffic interruptions, workers on site will be repairing the area.

The repair will be done under full closure beginning at 9 a.m. local time. 

Work should take about two hours. During that time, motorists will need to seek an alternate route.