State Road 7 Bridge Set to Be Painted

Painting is set to begin today, weather permitting.

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(Jefferson County, Ind.) – The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Three Star Painting Inc. is scheduled to begin painting State Road 7 bridge over Middle Fork Creek, south of Dupont today.

The project is part of a $1.7 million bridge painting contract in Jackson, Jennings, and Jefferson Counties.

Crews are planning to shift traffic on or after Monday, May 18, weather permitting. Middle Fork Road will close at State Road 7 once work begins and will remain closed until painting is complete.

The project is projected to last until mid-June.

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 chemicals that may cause corrosion.