ADAMS CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that seal coating operations are planned for U.S. 27 north of Decatur.
Crews are scheduled to begin working on or after August 1, with work expected to wrap up by mid-week the following week. Work is taking place between approximately mile marker 95 to mile marker 100, which is north of Decatur to the Adams/Allen county line. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during this process.
During operations, the existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. Once the seal coat is complete, loose aggregate is applied and swept from the road. After a curing period, crews will return to fog seal the new driving surface and apply pavement markings.
Seal coating is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated six to 14 dollars in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.
INDOT makes every effort to reduce vehicle damage during and immediately after seal coating projects. While these efforts may not prevent all damage to vehicles during the seal coat process, they have substantially reduced the likelihood of damage.
Motorists should slow down, watch for stopped traffic and drive distraction-free through all work zones. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.