JOHNSON CO. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Olympus Painting plans to begin work on or after Monday, April 18, to complete a $97,000 bridge painting contract on S.R. 135 over Barnes Creek. The bridge is located between County Line Road and C.R. 675 W. in southern Johnson County.
Traffic will be shifted and a 10-foot width limit will be in place while work is in progress. The contract was awarded in September 2021 and is expected to be complete by the end of May.
INDOT reminds drivers to use extra caution, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
Painting is one of many preservation techniques utilized by INDOT to extend the life of bridge structures. Prior to painting, beams and other components are sandblasted to remove existing rust and the new coat of paint acts as a sealant to protect from water, salt, and other factors that may cause corrosion.
