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Scenic Ohio River road closed after erosion damages pavement

The section of roadway along the river will be closed to vehicles until further notice, according to the Town of Clarksville.
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CLARKSVILLE, Ind —  A southern Indiana roadway with scenic views of the Ohio River is closed indefinitely due to erosion that's sent pieces of it crumbling down the riverbank.

Officials in the town of Clarksville closed the roadway, which includes W. Harrison Ave, Jackson Street, and Croghan from Bailey Avenue to Summer Place, amid public safety concerns.

The roadway is closed until further notice, according to a Facebook post from August 23. 

Officials say that the Ohio River Greenway will not be affected by the closure. The roadway is only closed to vehicles; bicyclists and pedestrians are still safe to use the area.

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