HOPE, Ind. – Indianapolis Department of Transportation (INDOT) maintenance crews will begin chip sealing two sections of State Road 9 in Bartholomew County today, July 15.
Chip seal will take place on a four-mile section of State Road 9, from State Road 46 to roughly 4 miles north of State Road 46, and a three-mile section, from almost 6 miles north of State Road 46 to about 8 miles north of State Road 46, near County Line Road.
Chip sealing coats existing pavement with liquid asphalt, sealing cracks and providing waterproof protection, which extends the service life of the roadway and lowers maintenance costs. Small chips of limestone are used to cover the asphalt, preventing it from spraying vehicles or sticking to tires. The chips also restore surface friction for improved skid resistance, maneuverability, and driver safety.