NORTH VERNON, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) crews plan to begin chip seal operations this week on U.S. 50 in Jennings County. Work will take place on shoulders only and will start as early as Monday, June 6, from just west of State Road 7 to State Road 3. Motorists should watch for lane closures with flagging, equipment, and active crews.
Chip seal work lasts three to four days per location. During operations, the 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.
INDOT says chip seal is a cost-effective pavement preservation technique that is utilized across the state of Indiana, saving an estimated $6 to $14 in taxpayer expenditures for every dollar invested in extending the life of a roadway.