I-65 in Indiana closed after oversized load strikes overpass

Transportation officials in Indiana closed a portion of I-65 following a bridge strike in White County on Tuesday.

Indiana State Police-Lafayette District reported the bridge strike shortly after noon on Tuesday, March 14.

“I-65 southbound at US 231 (193 mile marker) is shut down due to a overside load that has struck the overpass,” troopers said.

Indiana State Police did not provide information on injuries.

According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), southbound I-65 traffic is being detoured down the off ramp and back onto the entrance ramp.

INDOT crews are en route to assess the damage to the bridge.