Crews to chip seal SR 46 east of Batesville

(MORRIS, Ind.) – INDOT crews will begin chip seal operations on State Road 46 beginning on Wednesday.

The work will take place between Batesville and Penntown. Drivers should expect lane closures and slower travel times. 

It is expected to take place for upwards of 4 days, depending on weather. 

During operations, existing pavement is coated with liquid asphalt, which seals cracks and provides waterproof protection. This extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs. 

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.