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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 dconner1@indot.in.gov 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 dconner1@indot.in.gov
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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 me at (812) 427-4430. Prior years available upon request as well. |
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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.
MEET THE TEAM
ANTHONY THOMAS
Highway Superintendent
hwysuper@switzerland.in.gov |
CARLA ARMSTRONG
Highway Clerk
highway@switzerland.in.gov |
KEEP IN TOUCH
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(P)812.427.4430 (non-emergency)
(P)812.534.3012 (F)812.427.4426 |
