Lane Closure on State Road 56 Near Jasper Begins December 1

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced on November 25 that State Road 56 will be reduced to one lane of traffic near Jasper beginning on or around Monday, December 1. The lane restriction will affect the segment between County Road 350 West and Pine Crest Drive where the road crosses Crooked Creek. One lane of traffic will remain open throughout the project and traffic flow will be controlled with a temporary traffic signal.

INDOT said the work is a shoulder replacement project that will prepare the area for planned bridge work in 2026. Crews expect to complete the shoulder repairs in about three weeks, but the schedule depends on weather conditions. Motorists should plan for slower travel through the work zone and occasional short delays as the temporary signal manages alternating traffic.

The closure and traffic controls have direct implications for commuters, local businesses, school transportation, and emergency response routes that use State Road 56. Drivers who travel this stretch to reach Jasper or neighboring communities will need to allow extra travel time. Local delivery schedules may be affected and residents who access properties near Pine Crest Drive should take note of the changed traffic pattern.

City and county officials typically coordinate with INDOT on traffic signal timing and emergency vehicle access during lane restrictions. That coordination will be important here since a single lane will serve both directions under signal control. Weather related delays could extend the work, and the preparation this winter aims to reduce disruption when the bridge project begins in 2026.

Residents seeking updates can follow INDOT advisories and local government channels for changes to the schedule. Allow extra time for trips through the work area and obey the temporary traffic signal and posted speed limits to ensure safety for workers and drivers.