One lane of State Road 61 south of Vincennes will be closed starting next week.

On Monday, March 18th crews are scheduled to begin restricting traffic on State Road 61 near South Knox High School.

The northbound lane of State Road 61 will be closed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and traffic will be controlled utilizing a flagger.

The change will be in effect for all of next week as workers replace the paved side of a ditch across from South Knox High School.

Weather may play a factor in the work.

INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.