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AnnouncementsChip & Seal ProjectsThe Switzerland County Highway Department will Chip and Seal the following roads, weather permitting. The roads will remain open during this process.
SEARCY RIDGE RD. and WADE HILL RD. TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM **THRU TRAFFIC WILL BE PERMITTED** Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES
A Rolling Road Closure, for the following County Roads in Switzerland County, Indiana for Asphalt Resurfacing – Full Width Paving by Dave O’Mara Contractor, Inc., is scheduled (weather permitting), as follows: ELAM ROAD ELAM ROAD from LAKE GENEVA ROAD to N. STATE ROAD 56 in Switzerland County, IN TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Local traffic only: You will not be able to get “thru” but you will be able to get in and out in front or behind them. Flaggers on each end to turn traffic.) SULLIVAN ROAD SULLIVAN ROAD from N. STATE ROAD 56 to END OF ROAD in Switzerland County, IN STEVENS ROAD STEVENS ROAD from N. STATE ROAD 56 to END OF ROAD in Switzerland County, IN WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Local traffic only: Since dead-end roads, once they pass your driveway, you will be blocked in. However, you will not be blocked all day.) ** NO THRU TRAFFIC ** Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 SWITZERLAND COUNTY, INDIANA
CHIP AND SEAL The Switzerland County Highway Department will Chip and Seal the following road, weather permitting. The road will remain open during this process. NORTH BRANCH ROAD MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM **THRU TRAFFIC WILL BE PERMITTED** Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 Having trouble viewing this? View it as a Web page.
June 30, 2023 Temporary signals to control traffic on S.R. 56 near Vevay SWITZERLAND COUNTY, Ind.-- Temporary signals will control traffic on State Road 56 near Vevay, starting on or after Thursday, July 6, in Switzerland County as Indiana Department of Transportation contractor RAM Construction Services completes bridge pier patching. Work will take place at the S.R. 56 bridge over Indian Creek, located approximately one mile west of S.R. 129. The bridge will be reduced to one lane with temporary traffic signals. The project is expected to be complete at this location by the end of July. The contract was awarded to RAM Construction Services in January for $250,000. The contract also includes two additional projects in Monroe and Harrison Counties. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. Stay Informed Motorists in Southeast Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:
About the Indiana Department of Transportation INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America by implementing Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $30 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is responsible for constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities across the state. INDOT was recently ranked #1 in the United States for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2022 “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot. Customer Service 1-855-463-6848 www.indot4u.com Media Contact Natalie Garrett 812-525-0571 [email protected] SWITZERLAND COUNTY, INDIANA
CHIP AND SEAL The Switzerland County Highway Department will Chip and Seal the following roads, weather permitting. The roads will remain open during this process. POPLAR RIDGE ROAD & LEVI BLISS ROAD TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023 8:00 AM - 12:00 NOON SPRING BRANCH ROAD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM **THRU TRAFFIC WILL BE PERMITTED** Other County Roads scheduled for Chip and Seal are as follows: North Branch Road Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES
A Rolling Road Closure, for the following County Roads in Switzerland County, Indiana for Asphalt Resurfacing – Full Width Paving by Dave O’Mara Contractor, Inc., is scheduled (weather permitting), as follows: RED HOG PIKE RED HOG PIKE from .7 MILES EAST OF DUROC LANE to LOWER GRANTS CREEK ROAD in Switzerland County, IN LOWER GRANTS CREEK ROAD LOWER GRANTS CREEK ROAD from RED HOG PIKE to OHIO COUNTY LINE in Switzerland County, IN FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2023 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM ** NO THRU TRAFFIC ** (Local traffic only: You will not be able to get “thru” but you will be able to get in and out in front or behind them. Flaggers on site to turn traffic.) Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 FAIRVIEW ROAD IS OPEN
Fairview Road is OPEN to traffic today, June 14, 2023. We ask that you use caution in the area to allow the Contractor time to remove their equipment and the Sign Sub-Contractor to remove all signs. Thank you to McAlister Excavating for the wonderful job on Bridge#04 Rehabilitation!! **UPDATE – CANCELLED FOR 06/13/23**
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES A Rolling Road Closure, for the following County Roads in Switzerland County, Indiana for Asphalt Resurfacing – Full Width Paving by Dave O’Mara Contractor, Inc., is scheduled (weather permitting), as follows: OATMAN HILL ROAD OATMAN HILL ROAD from the OHIO COUNTY LINE at DIBBLE ROAD to LOWER GRANTS CREEK ROAD in Switzerland County, IN RED HOG PIKE RED HOG PIKE from .7 MILES EAST OF DUROC LANE to LOWER GRANTS CREEK ROAD in Switzerland County, IN LOWER GRANTS CREEK ROAD LOWER GRANTS CREEK ROAD from RED HOG PIKE to ANTIOCH ROAD in Switzerland County, IN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM ** NO THRU TRAFFIC ** (Local traffic only: You will not be able to get “thru” but you will be able to get in and out in front or behind them. Flaggers on each end to turn traffic.) Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 SWITZERLAND COUNTY, INDIANA
CHIP AND SEAL The Switzerland County Highway Department will begin Chip and Seal on or after Monday, June 12, 2023, on McCreary’s Ridge Road in Switzerland County, Indiana, between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM., weather permitting. The road will remain open during this process. MCCREARY’S RIDGE ROAD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM **THRU TRAFFIC WILL BE PERMITTED** Other County Roads scheduled for Chip and Seal are as follows: North Branch Road Spring Branch Road Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE
ADAMS ROAD ADAMS ROAD will be CLOSED from State Road 129 to Ripley County Line in Switzerland County, Indiana Wednesday, June 7, 2023 8:00 NOON to 1:00 PM The road will be closed for CULVERT REPLACEMENT. NO THRU TRAFFIC WILL BE PERMITTED Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 2022 ANNUAL OPERATIONAL REPORT
The Annual Operational Report for Local Roads and Streets for the year ended December 31, 2022, is available at the Switzerland County Highway Department, located in the Courthouse at 212 W. Main St., Vevay, IN. If you would like a copy of the report, please stop by or call me at (812) 427-4430. Prior years available upon request as well. FULL-TIME LABORER FOR THE SWITZERLAND COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Applications may be obtained at the County Highway Department Office or the Switzerland County Auditor’s Office, both located in the Courthouse. INFORMATION REQUIRED: 1. Criminal Background Record (if hired) 2. High School Diploma or Equivalent 3. Three References 4. Resumé 5. Valid Driver’s License 6. Class B CDL License (or must be able to obtain if hired) 7. Drug Test (if hired) Duties: Must be able to perform all duties related to the repair and maintenance of county roads, bridges, and right-of-ways, including but not limited to operation of small tools such as weedeaters, chainsaws, able to operate mowers and bush-hogs, ability to drive trucks and plow snow, direct traffic and any other jobs that might be required. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 26, 2023 AT 3:30 AT THE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OR THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE, BOTH LOCATED IN THE COURTHOUSE. Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 NOTICE OF ROAD OPENING
POPCORN RIDGE ROAD POPCORN RIDGE ROAD is now OPEN for travel. The low water crossing, that was damaged during the Flash Flood Event in September, 2022, has been repaired. Effective Wednesday, APRIL 19, 2023 Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department (812) 801-3509 ![]() STATE ROAD 156 TO CLOSE APRIL 3 FOR SLIDE REPAIR IN SWITZERLAND, INDIANA
Indiana Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 03/27/2023 09:00 AM EDT March 27, 2023 S.R. 156 to close April 3 for slide repair in Switzerland County, Ind. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Sunesis Construction plans to close S.R.156 on or after Monday, April 3 to complete a slide repair and erosion control project in Switzerland County. Under the closure, crews will work to stabilize and repair a 2,100-foot section of roadway located between Turtle Creek Road and Wade Hill Road, east of Florence. Bulgar Tapp Road will be accessible from Hominy Ridge Road. Motorists should utilize the official detour route which follows S.R 129, to U.S. 50, to S.R. 56. The contract was awarded to Sunesis Contruction Company for $6 million in January and work is expected to be complete by late fall. INDOT reminds drivers to use extra caution, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to chang Stay Informed Motorists in Southeast Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:
About the Indiana Department of Transportation INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America by implementing Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $30 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is responsible for constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities across the state. INDOT was recently ranked #1 in the United States for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2022 “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot. Customer Service 1-855-463-6848 www.indot4u.com Media Contact Don Conner 812-525-4548 [email protected] SPRING CLEANUP
For Switzerland County Residents At the Switzerland County Highway Garage located at: 12462 McCreary’s Ridge Road Florence, IN 47020 (in East Enterprise) Friday, April 21 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, April 22 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday, April 23 – 12:00 NOON to 5:00 PM The dumpster owner will not accept tires, liquids, computers, televisions, hazardous materials, any items containing Freon, paint or paint cans. (No tobacco trays please) Call the Switzerland County Highway Department with any questions at (812) 801-3509 or (812) 427-4430. ![]() March 13, 2023
ASPHALT RESURFACE PROJECT TO BEGIN MARCH 20 IN SWITZERLAND COUNTY Asphalt resurface projects to begin March 20 in SWITZERLAND COUNTY, Ind.— Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Dave O'Mara Contractor Inc. plans to begin work next week on a $7 million asphalt resurface contract in Switzerland County. Beginning on or after Monday, March 20 motorists should anticipate lane closures beginning on S.R. 250 between Pleasant and Patriot. The project will be completed under flagging operations as crews work to complete asphalt patching, milling and paving. Asphalt resurface work is also planned on S.R. 156, from 0.13 to 1.8 miles west of Markland Dam near Florence. The contract was awarded to Dave O'Mara in December 2022 and is expected to be complete this fall. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. Stay Informed Motorists in Southeast Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:
About the Indiana Department of Transportation INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America by implementing Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $30 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is responsible for constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities across the state. INDOT was recently ranked #1 in the United States for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2022 “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot. Customer Service 1-855-463-6848 www.indot4u.com ![]() March 7, 2023
S.R. 156 to close March 14 for slide correction in Switzerland County Switzerland County, Ind. — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor GeoStabilization International plans to close S.R. 156 on or after Tuesday, March 14 to complete slide repair work in Switzerland County. The project site is located one mile north of Wade Hill Road near Florence and west of Put Road near Patriot. State Road 156 is anticipated to stay closed through late April, while the contractor completes work to stabilize the roadway and hillside with soil nails and shotcrete. Guardrail installation will follow. The official detour route for the closure uses S.R. 56 from Vevay to Rising Sun. State Road 250 will be open for access to the Patriot area. INDOT reminds drivers to use extra caution, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change. Stay Informed Motorists in Southeast Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:
INDOT continues to solidify the Hoosier State as the Crossroads of America by implementing Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s $30 billion Next Level Roads plan. With six district offices and 3,500 employees, the agency is responsible for constructing and maintaining more than 29,000 lane miles of highways, more than 5,700 bridges, and supporting 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities across the state. INDOT was recently ranked #1 in the United States for infrastructure in CNBC’s 2022 “America’s Top States for Business” ranking. Learn more about INDOT at in.gov/indot. Customer Service 1-855-463-6848 www.indot4u.com Media Contact Don Conner 812-525-4548 [email protected]
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2021 ANNUAL OPERATIONAL REPORT
The Annual Operational Report for Local Roads and Streets for the year ended December 31, 2021, is available at the Switzerland County Highway Department, located in the Courthouse at 212 W. Main St., Vevay, IN. If you would like a copy of the report, please stop by or call at (812) 427-4430. Prior years available upon request as well. |
COUNTY HIGHWAY TO DO CHIP AND SEAL - Beginning Around 8/1/2022
The Switzerland County Highway Superintendent and the Switzerland County Board of Commissioners have agreed to begin Chip and Seal on County roads beginning in approximately 60 days, on or around August 1, 2022. We recognize the need for Chip and Seal, since the roads have not been addressed for the past couple of years. The County roads scheduled for Chip and Seal are as follows: District 1 – Jefferson/Craig Townships: • Campbell Road • Bakes Road • Tague Road • Plum Creek Road District 2 – Posey/York Townships: • Florence Hill Road • Hominy Ridge Road • Little Hominy Ridge Road • Turtle Creek Road District 3 – Cotton/Pleasant Townships: • Aaron Road • Pleasant Grove Road • Knigga Road • Knigga Crossing Road If you have questions, please contact Anthony Thomas, Highway Superintendent, at (812) 801-3509. Thank you, Switzerland County Highway Department Switzerland County Board of Commissioners |
The Highway Department is responsible for the repair of all County bridges and patching of all county roads and highways. The County Highway Department is NOT responsible for streets within City limits. Please contact the City Street Department concerning city streets.
Other Highway Department duties include ...
Other Highway Department duties include ...
- The Highway Department paints lines on roads.
- Removes snow and debris from county roads.
- Is responsible for cutting grass along county roadsides and county highways.
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