State Road 14 will be down to one lane over the Tippecanoe River near Winamac until early July. INDOT says it’s part of a bridge maintenance project.
Continue readingBridge Work Brings Lane Restrictions to State Road 14 near Winamac
Culver Town Council Reviews Amended Design for Lake Max Trail Phase 2
Even though the second phase of the Lake Max Trail in Culver has been modified to accommodate residents on Plymouth Street, those residents are still against moving forward with the project.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Lane Closures Start Tomorrow in Marshall County
U.S. 30 will be down to one lane in each direction between Donaldson and Plymouth starting tomorrow. INDOT says a resurfacing project will be taking place through late October.
Continue readingBridge Work to Reduce Lanes on U.S. 30, Close Part of State Road 114
Road closures or lane restrictions are coming to highways in Starke, Pulaski, and LaPorte counties. Starting Thursday, April 8, U.S. 30 will be down to one lane in each direction over the Kankakee River, as part of a bridge deck overlay project. The Indiana Department of Transportation says the lane closures are expected to continue through late June.
Continue readingU.S. 35 Bridge in Downtown LaPorte to Close for NIPSCO Work Tomorrow
The U.S. 35 bridge in Downtown LaPorte will be closed for much of the day tomorrow, March 27, as NIPSCO upgrades its lines above the highway. INDOT says U.S. 35 will be closed between State Road 2 and Washington Street from about 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The right northbound lane is also expected to be closed on Monday, March 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Receives Update on Stellar Trail Projects
The Town of Culver is still working on plans for the next phases of the Lake Max walking and biking trails.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Study to Begin Soon
Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation will soon begin a Planning and Environment Linkages study aimed to improve the U.S. 30 corridor from Valparaiso to the Ohio state line.
Continue readingClosure of U.S. 35 in Downtown LaPorte Postponed until March
The planned closure of U.S. 35 in Downtown LaPorte has been postponed. INDOT says NIPSCO is planning to upgrade its lines above the highway. That will require the U.S. 35 bridge to close while work is taking place.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Smooths Bump in Third Phase of Lake Max Trail
The Culver Town Council members ran into a bit of a bump in planning for the third phase of the Lake Max Trail.
Continue readingTwo More Culver Stellar Projects Reach Bid Stage
Bidders will be able to submit bids to INDOT for the Town of Culver’s State Road 10 sidewalk project and the West Jefferson Gateway project on January 13. These are two more projects outlined in the town’s plans as part of its Stellar Communities Designation.
Continue readingHamlet Finalizing Grant Application for Future Upgrades to Indiana Avenue
The Town of Hamlet is moving forward with a grant application for future upgrades to Indiana Avenue/Starke County Road 500 North. The town is coordinating with the Starke County Highway Department to apply for funding to widen and resurface the road from U.S. 35, through town, and to County Road 750 East.
Continue readingStarke County, Hamlet to Seek Funding for Future Upgrades to 500 North
A major route to Hamlet could be getting an upgrade, but not for another five years. The town council recently agreed to team up with the Starke County Highway Department to apply for funding to widen and resurface County Road 500 North/Indiana Avenue from U.S. 35 to County Road 750 East.
Continue readingLaPorte Hospital Move to Bring Traffic Restrictions in Downtown LaPorte Saturday
Drivers are asked to avoid parts of Downtown LaPorte tomorrow, as Northwest Health – LaPorte hospital moves to its new location. INDOT says the right westbound lane of State Road 2 will be closed from Madison to Teegarden streets starting at 5:00 a.m. The hospital will be transferring its patients to the new facility.
Continue readingLane Closures Resume Tomorrow on U.S. 30 East of Valparaiso
U.S. 30 will once again be down to one lane in each direction east of Valparaiso starting tomorrow. INDOT says the left lanes will be closed between Porter County Roads 400 and 450 East for an underground infrastructure rebuild project. They’re scheduled to remain closed through Friday.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department to Update County Road Map
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler and Office Manager Mary Perren have been working with WTH/GIS Representative Rhonda Milner to update the county’s road map.
Continue readingPaving Projects in La Porte, Porter Counties to Begin Tuesday
Several short-term paving projects in La Porte and Porter Counties are set to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Continue readingState Road 14 to Close between U.S. 421 and Jasper County Road 600 E. Starting Monday
State Road 14 will be closed just west of U.S. 421 starting Monday. INDOT says the road will be closed between U.S. 421 and Jasper County Road 600 East for a small structure replacement over the Mosely Branch Ditch. The work is expected to wrap up in late September.
Continue readingLane Closures May Cause Traffic Delays in Downtown LaPorte
Motorists driving through Downtown LaPorte may encounter some lane closures Wednesday. INDOT says the left turn lanes from northbound U.S. 35 to westbound State Road 2 and from westbound State Road 2 to southbound U.S. 35 will be closed between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Drivers will still be able to turn left from the next lane over, but INDOT says motorists should expect delays.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Request for Jake Brake Signs
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a request to ban engine brakes on U.S. 421 through San Pierre.
Continue readingMotorists Adjusting to Stop Signs at U.S. 421 and State Road 14
Drivers on U.S. 421 are slowly getting used to the new stop signs at State Road 14 near the West Central Schools campus. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has been keeping an eye on the intersection since INDOT changed it to a four-way stop back in June.
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