Watch for detours at the Wye
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

According to information from Marvin Jenkins, public information officer for the Indiana Department of Transportation, beginning today, June 6, traffic will be diverted around the existing US 50/SR 421 intersection, commonly referred to as the Wye in Versailles.

Traffic traveling eastbound on US 50 will be diverted onto a short leg road that connects US 50 and SR 421. Eastbound US 50 traffic will turn right at SR 421 and go south a short distance to get back onto US 50. The procedure is reversed for westbound US 50 traffic.

Those traveling south on SR 421 will turn right onto the short road to go west on US 50 or stay on SR 421 until reaching the intersection of US 50 where they can turn east. This is a very short route and will be well marked with signs and barricades.

The construction, being done by Force Construction of Columbus, will include new pavement and markings on US 50, with that roadway maintaining the current alignment. A small park will be eliminated and SR 421 will be realigned with new pavement, markings, and a new bridge structure. The new intersection of the two major roads will be a few hundred feet west of the current intersection. There will also be a full traffic signal replacing a flasher at the present location.

Motorists are urged to watch for signs and barricades when approaching the area and be mindful of construction crews.

According to previous reports the project should be completed by the end of the year.