JACKSON/SCOTT CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on US 31 in Jackson and Scott Counties on or after Thursday, May 29.
Crews will be active on US 31 between West Booe Road, located just over 1.5 miles north of State Road 256 in Austin, and the US 31 overpass over I-65, located approximately 3.8 miles north of Uniontown in Jackson County. Motorists should expect lane closures and flagging operations while work is in progress. Chip seal work typically lasts between three and four days per location, depending on the weather conditions.
During operations, existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. This extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs. Once the roadway is coated with liquid asphalt, loose aggregate is applied, and excess material is swept from the roadway. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
