Cedar Lake, IN – Drivers in northwest Indiana are advised to expect detours and delays as a major intersection closure begins this week. The intersection of U.S. 231 and Cline Avenue in Lake County will be closed for about one month starting Wednesday, July 9, due to necessary utility work.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation: Northwest, the closure is required for NIPSCO to relocate utilities in preparation for a future roundabout project at the site. The roundabout construction is scheduled to start in 2026, but this early work is needed to move gas and other utility lines safely ahead of that larger infrastructure effort.
The closure will directly impact travel between St. John and Crown Point, with detours set up along 101st Avenue, Parrish Avenue, 117th Avenue, Burr Street, and Fathke Road. Local officials urge commuters to allow extra time and use alternate routes if possible while crews are on site.
The affected intersection is a key connector for residents and businesses in the area, and officials are reminding drivers to follow posted detour signs and exercise caution near construction crews. No through traffic will be permitted at the intersection until the work is complete, which is expected to take roughly four weeks, weather permitting.
While some delays are expected, the project is seen as a necessary step toward improving long-term safety and traffic flow in Lake County. More updates will be provided as work progresses and as the timeline for roundabout construction in 2026 approaches.
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