FRANKLIN, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Milestone Contractors, L.P., is continuing work on Phases 1 and 2 of a six-phase intersection improvement project on U.S. 31 in Franklin. Here is the latest update as of October 9.
Phase 1:
Phase 1 box culvert replacement work continues between Acorn Drive and Schoolhouse Road. The current Phase 1 traffic restrictions will be used through late November, weather permitting, and can be found here. All work on Phase 1 is anticipated to be complete in late November.
Phase 2:
Phase 2 intersection improvement work continues on U.S. 31 between South Main Street and West Jefferson Street in Franklin. On or after Monday, October 13, drivers can expect the following traffic restrictions and changes for Phase 2:
- The left lane of northbound and southbound U.S. 31 will be closed between Jefferson Street and East C.R. 80S. The right lane will reopen.
- Franklin Lakes Boulevard will reopen at U.S. 31 (right turns only will be permitted)
- West South Street will reopen at U.S. 31 (right turns only will be permitted)
- The temporary U-turn location will remain available at southbound U.S. 31 and East 80 South.
The previous update on Phase 2 is available here. The overall Phase 2 project is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.
INDOT will provide additional updates as work progresses. Motorists can receive updates and additional information from INDOT Southeast via Facebook and X. Information on what is coming to U.S. 31 is here.
This project is part of a $66.2 million intersection improvement contract awarded to Milestone in February 2025. All six phases of the contract are expected to be finished in 2028. Additional information about the overall contract can be found here.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
