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OVERPASS CLOSURE DATE SET FOR APRIL 3

(Richmond, IN)--The official U.S. 27 Depot District overpass closure date has been set, and it’s one week fromMonday.  Once it closes for complete reconstruction, it won’t open again for a year and a half.  Over the weekend, the city released an interactive map with multiple routes around the bridge.  12th Street is the recommended detour for both north and southbound local traffic.  The official detour will take traffic to U.S. 40.  Police will monitor traffic patterns once the closure goes into effect.