State Road 145 Bridge Closure Near Bristow Starts November

Indiana Department of Transportation crews will close a portion of State Road 145 north of Bristow over Maggity Branch for a bridge rehabilitation project beginning the week of Nov. 4, 2025. The agency announced the closure will prevent through traffic across the span while construction work takes place, and that the timeline for completion is weather dependent with work expected to continue through mid February 2026.

Local traffic will be permitted to travel up to the closure point, preserving access for nearby residents and properties, but drivers traveling beyond that point will need to follow the official detour routing. INDOT has designated State Road 62 to State Road 37 as the detour corridor. The agency reminded motorists to use caution in and around work zones as crews begin the rehabilitation work.

The closure follows the recent reopening of State Road 145 over Theis Creek, which restored service on a separate segment of the route. The new closure narrows the corridor available to through travelers and will change traffic patterns for commuters, school buses, delivery vehicles, farm equipment and emergency responders that use State Road 145 as a local connector.

For Perry County residents, the immediate impacts will include longer travel times for east west trips that previously used the closed segment, the need to familiarize drivers with the detour route, and heightened traffic on the alternate state roads. Businesses that depend on steady deliveries or customer traffic along State Road 145 should anticipate schedule changes and plan logistics accordingly. Emergency services and school districts will need to confirm routing and response times during the closure period.

The project underscores the ongoing role of infrastructure maintenance in public safety and mobility. Bridge rehabilitation projects aim to extend the lifespan of structures and prevent more disruptive or costly failures in the future, but they also impose short term burdens on local travel and economic activity. Weather sensitivity means the schedule may shift, prolonging impacts into the late winter months if conditions are unfavorable.

Residents seeking current information should monitor INDOT communications and local notices for updates on progress and any changes to the detour plan. Advance planning, patience, and adherence to work zone safety guidance will help minimize risks and delays while crews complete the rehabilitation work.