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Travel impacts on I-94 between S.R. 49 and U.S. 421
In Porter and La Porte counties, an INDOT contractor has ramp closures and overnight lane closures at I-94 and U.S. 421 starting today, September 23. In the current work zone between mile marker 29-34, westbound traffic has returned to the westbound side after being in…
Utility work to begin Sept. 23 in Portage
In Portage, Frontier will begin lane closures along the 6200 block of Central Avenue on Wednesday, September 23. Flaggers will be onsite directing traffic. The city did not specify an estimated end date. See the maps the city provided for details. (Images: Portage Indiana…
Road Closure – Jensen Drive in Porter County
In Porter County, Jensen Drive will close between U.S. 20 and Daniel Burnham Drive under I-94 for one month starting on or after Tuesday, September 22 for bridge coating on I-94. The detour will follow U.S. 20, S.R. 249, Ameriplex Drive and Daniel Burnham Drive.
Upcoming paving project in Ogden Dunes
In Ogden Dunes, a paving project will begin on Monday Sept. 14, weather permitting. Work is expected to last approximately 1-2 weeks. What to Expect: Work will generally take place in the following order: milling, paving, shoulder work, and striping. During construction,…
U.S. 12 and State Road 249 interchange to have lane closures
PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction Co Inc will have lane closures at the U.S. 12 and State Road 249 interchange starting on or after Monday, September 14. There will be alternating lane closures on both roadways for…