Gibson County – Tuesday afternoon, May 20, Indiana State Police will be shutting down portions of US 41 near Warrenton Road and I-64 eastbound at US 41 while several hundred motorcyclists stop at Flying J Travel Center located at US 41 and Warrenton Road. The motorcyclists are traveling from California to Washington D.C. to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The motorcyclists are scheduled for a gas stop and brief break at the Flying J Travel Center before continuing east on I-64 to Corydon, IN. The group is expected to arrive at approximately 2:15 p.m. and depart at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Individuals planning to show their support are encouraged to find a safe place off the roadway. Parking along I-64 is prohibited. For more information concerning this event, visit rftw.us.
Approximate Times of Highway Closings (Times are subject to change).
Approximately 2:15 p.m. (CST) – Highways expected to be closed for no more than 10 minutes.
- US 41 northbound will be closed just south of I-64 while motorcyclists exit I-64 east to US 41 north.
- US 41 southbound lanes will be closed at Warrenton Road while motorcyclists turn west onto Warrenton Road to Flying J Travel Center.
Approximately 3:00 p.m. (CST) – Highways expected to be closed for no more than 10 minutes.
- US 41 southbound lanes at Warrenton Road will be closed while motorcyclists exit Flying J Travel Center.
- I-64 east just west of US 41 will be closed while motorcyclists enter I-64 east from US 41S.
