ALLEN CO., Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Department of Transportation says that seal coating operations are planned for U.S. 27 between S. Anthony Boulevard and the Allen County line.
Crews are scheduled to begin working on or after August 14, with work expected to wrap up by August 24.
Work will begin on August 14 between S. Anthony Blvd. and Flatrock Road. On or after August 21, crews will work between Flatrock Road and the Allen County line. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during this process.
INDOT released the following:
During operations, 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.
