Road Closure Planned for State Route 62 in Spencer County

Crews will be replacing a box structure, with work expected to last through mid-May.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:05pm

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 62 near Gentryville, Indiana will be closed starting on or around Tuesday, April 7. The closure will take place between County Road 1350 N and County Road 1250 N as crews work on a box structure replacement project. The closure is expected to last through mid-May, depending on weather conditions.

Why it matters

This closure will impact traffic flow in the area, requiring drivers to use the designated detour route of State Road 161 to State Road 68 to U.S. 231. Local traffic will have access up to the point of closure, but all other drivers should plan for delays and exercise extra caution when traveling through the work zone.

The details

The Indiana Department of Transportation is overseeing the box structure replacement project on State Route 62 near Gentryville. The closure will take place between County Road 1350 N and County Road 1250 N, with the official detour route directing drivers to use State Road 161, State Road 68, and U.S. 231 to bypass the work area. Local traffic will still be able to access the road up to the closure point.

  • The road closure is scheduled to begin on or around Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be completed by mid-May 2026, depending on weather conditions.

The players

Indiana Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for overseeing the road closure and box structure replacement project on State Route 62 in Spencer County.

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The takeaway

This road closure on State Route 62 in Spencer County will require drivers to plan ahead and use the designated detour route to avoid delays. The project highlights the ongoing infrastructure maintenance efforts by the Indiana Department of Transportation to ensure the safety and reliability of the state's roadways.