Preliminary work begins Monday for U.S. 50 patching, paving in Jennings County

Project is expected to be complete by October 31

 Dave O'Mara Contractor Inc. will begin preliminary work on or after Monday, June 10, weather permitting, for a $3.1 million patching and paving project on a 9.7-mile section of U.S. 50 in Jennings County.

Work will take place approximately two miles east of S.R. 3 to nine miles west of U.S. 421.

Patching is expected to begin on or after Monday, July 8, followed by milling and paving.

Motorists should expect lane closures along the route, with flaggers to maintain traffic. Please use caution throughout the work zone and watch for crews and equipment.

The project is expected to be complete by October 31, 2019.