Road Closings & Construction
The Freeze/Thaw Period for all non-exempt Monroe County maintained roadways is in effect from February 3rd to May 3rd each calendar year. Any vehicle in excess of 16,000 pounds must have a waiver to drive on non-exempt Monroe County maintained roadways. Please see Monroe County Code Chapter 480.
HIGH-WATER ROAD CLOSINGS
High water closings can and do change based on weather conditions. Please be aware of changing weather conditions. Monitor flood and flash flood watches and warnings. Do not cross water covered roads.
FRIENDSHIP ROAD, from ECM to SR 46: Friendship Road closed Thursday, April 3, 2025, remains closed and until further notice, due to road flooding.
MCGOWAN ROAD, from Eldridge Road to Kent Road: McGowan Road closed Thursday, April 3, 2025, remains closed and until further notice, due to road flooding.
STIPP ROAD, @ Moores Pike Road: Stipp Road, near Moores Pike Road, closed Friday, April 4, 2025, remains closed and until further notice, due to road flooding.
ROAD CLOSINGS
HARTSTRAIT ROAD, between Wellness Way and State Road 45, (@ 1010 Hartstrait Road): Hartstrait Road will be closed near 1010 Hartstrait Road on Monday, April 21, 2025 – Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm for a culvert replacement by Monroe County Bridge Crews.
MAPLE GROVE ROAD W, between Ridgeway Road and Rhinestone Drive, (@ 5775 W Maple Grove Road): Maple Grove Road W will be closed near 5775 W Maple Grove Road on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm for a culvert replacement by Monroe County Bridge Crews.
MAPLE GROVE ROAD W, between Maple Court and Union Valley Road: Maple Grove Road W will be closed starting near 5250 W Maple Grove Road and then moving east on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – Friday, April 25, 2025, from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm for culvert replacements by Monroe County Bridge Crews.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
CRAIG DRIVE, between Forrest Park Drive & Forrest Park Drive: Monroe County Stormwater Crews will be ditching in this area during the week on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 7:30 am – 11:00 am. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MCNEELY STREET, between Chandler Drive & Limestone Drive: Monroe County Stormwater Crews will be doing a storm sewer repair in this area during the week on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
PARK SQUARE DRIVE, at intersection of Gifford Road: Monroe County Stormwater Crews will be installing storm sewer at the northeast corner of Park Square Drive & Gifford Road intersection during the week on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
POPCORN ROAD, between Ray Moore Road & Linthicum Road: Monroe County Stormwater Crews will be ditching in this area during the week on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
SUNRISE GREETINGS COURT, from Vernal Pike to ECM: Force Construction will be performing ongoing road construction work daily from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm as part of the Vernal Pike Connector project that will continue through August 2025. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control, Contact: Rob Burkhart (317) 741-8932.
MONROE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE: Monroe County Highway Crews will be performing brief road maintenance functions including mowing, trimming trees, patching potholes, spreading stone, shoulder repairs, and grading gravel roads in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 7 am – 3 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY BRIDGE MAINTENANCE: Monroe County Bridge Crews will be performing brief bridge maintenance functions and guardrail repairs in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 7 am – 3 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
MONROE COUNTY STORMWATER MAINTENANCE: Monroe County SW Crews will be performing brief storm water maintenance functions including street sweeping, storm inlet and culvert maintenance, and cleaning culverts in various areas throughout the County this week during the hours of 7:30 am – 2:30 pm. There will be lane restrictions with traffic control.
Monroe County reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and consider worker safety when traveling through active construction zones. All closings are weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
