Road closure planned for State Road 56

Gibson Co.- The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 56 near Hazleton.

Beginning on or around August 5th, SR 56 will close for culvert replacement. This closure will take place two miles east of Hazleton. During the closure crews will be replacing a culvert. Culvert replacement is expected to be completed within the week, depending on weather conditions.

The official detour for motorists is US 41 to State Road 168 to State Road 57 to SR 56. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure.