ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Indiana Department of Transportation will have road closures on S.R. 23 between Wolf Street in North Liberty and Olive Street/Locust Road in South Bend beginning on/after Wednesday, June 10.

Crews will replace six pipes between New Road and Kern Road. At the same time, a small structure replacement will also be conducted between US 20/31 and Ireland Road. S.R. 23 is expected to be closed for 10 days. This work was originally scheduled to begin in May but has been postponed due to utility delays.

Through traffic should seek alternate routes or use the official detour of US 20/31, US 31 and S.R. 4. Access will be maintained for local traffic, but motorists should be prepared to alter travel based on the locations where work is occurring. 

These pipe replacements are in advance of road resurfacing along this stretch of S.R. 23. S.R. 23 will be reduced to one lane for road resurfacing, with road widening occurring in some locations. Construction activities will be ongoing through the end of November. 

INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.