DOTD maintenance and fleet crews will be performing asphalt paving operations to improve a section of US 71 just north of the Taylortown community. Please prepare for alternating lane closures over the next two weeks:

NORTHBOUND CLOSURES (Research Station Dr. to Caplis Sligo Rd.)

Monday, Oct. 5 – Thursday, Oct. 8

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

SOUTHBOUND CLOSURES (Research Station Dr. to Caplis Sligo Rd.)

Monday, Oct. 12 – Wednesday, Oct. 14

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily

Traffic will be allowed through the work zone using flagging operations.

Please drive with extreme caution, pay close attention to warning signage, and strictly follow flaggers’ instructions to protect both fellow drivers and work crews in the construction zone.