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Chip seal operations planned on S.R. 7 in Jefferson and Jennings Counties

This will start on or after Monday

                                     

JEFFERSON/JENNINGS, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on S.R. 7 in Jefferson and Jennings Counties, starting on or after Monday, July 25. Crews will be active approximately from two miles south of S.R. 250 near Madison to the south junction of S.R. 3 near Vernon. Motorists should be aware of lane closures with flagging. Delays are expected.

Chip seal work typically lasts three to four days per location depending upon weather. 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 seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.

Chip seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated six to 14 dollars in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.

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. 

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