UGRR Section 3, maps 35 & 36 - 2012

[JHamelman]

A new bridge is being built over the Ohio River from Madison, IN to Milton. KY. You can follow the projects progress at: http://www.miltonmadisonbridge.com/

At this time a 5 day closure is planned for April 25–29. These dates are subject to change depending on weather conditions and river levels. A second 5 day closure is likely to occur in the Fall. You will not be able to cross the river in either direction at Madison or Milton during the closures. A detour has been recommended by a local cyclist.

Northbound on map 35:
0(0 km)Continue straight (east) on SR 56. 20(32)Vevay. Route becomes SR 156. * 26(42)Turn left onto SR 101. Cross Ohio River, enter Kentucky. Route becomes SR 1039. * 33.5(54)Ride over I-71. SR 1039 curves left. Turn right onto Boone Rd./SR 465. * 35(56)Turn right onto Sparta Pike/SR 35. 37(59)Sparta. Rejoin route on map 36.

Southbound on map 36:
* 20.5(33)Sparta. Turn right onto Sparta Pike/SR 35. * 22.5(36)Turn left onto Boone Rd/SR 465. * 24(39)Turn left onto SR 1039. Ride over I-71. * 31.5(51)Cross Ohio River, enter Indiana. Turn right onto SR 156. 37.5(60)Vevay. Route becomes SR 56. 57.5(92)Madison. Rejoin route on map 35.

NOTE: SR 56 is not in great shape -- it is broken in places and there is no shoulder -- and you will be sharing it with 55 mph traffic. Ride with caution.

[Pat Lamb]

Julie, maybe I'm confused, but I thought Kentucky was south of the Ohio River, and Indiana north?

[JHamelman]

maybe I'm confused, but I thought Kentucky was south of the Ohio River, and Indiana north?

That is accurate. The river is running east-west at this point. The direction of travel on these two particular panels (35 & 36) is east-west but the overall direction of travel for the Underground Railroad maps is north-south, hence the narratives are noted as northbound and southbound. It probably sounds more confusing than it is, if you saw the panel it would make more sense. Does that help?

.Jenn.

[Ronn]

Thank you it does help

[JHamelman]

This bridge project is completed!

http://madisoncourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=178&SubSectionID=961&ArticleID=77009&TM=56308.09

.Jennifer.