Intersection Closure Planned on State Road 37 in Lawrence County

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Beginning on or around Monday, February 23, crews will begin Phase 3 of an intersection improvement project at State Road 37 and Wesley Chapel Road near Bedford, Indiana. This phase will close the crossover at the intersection, requiring traffic needing to turn left to utilize the median U-turns. One lane of traffic will remain open on S.R. 37 during this phase of work, which is expected to last through the end of March.

Why it matters

The closure is part of an ongoing project to improve the intersection, which is located near the city of Bedford. Intersection improvement projects can help enhance safety and traffic flow, but may cause temporary disruptions for drivers in the area.

The details

During the crossover closure, traffic needing to turn left at the intersection of S.R. 37 and Wesley Chapel Road will be required to use the median U-turns. One lane of traffic will remain open on S.R. 37 throughout this phase of the project.

• The crossover closure is expected to begin on or around Monday, February 23, 2026.
• The crossover closure is expected to last through the end of March 2026, depending on the weather.

What’s next

Once the crossover closure is complete, the intersection improvement project on State Road 37 and Wesley Chapel Road is expected to continue with additional phases of work.