Kouts, IN – Drivers in Porter County should prepare for delays as State Road 8 will close beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, for a bridge deck overlay project over Crooked Creek.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the closure will take place between County Road 300 East and County Road 450 East. The project is expected to continue through mid-October. Crews will be performing maintenance to extend the life of the bridge and improve safety for motorists.
The official detour will send traffic north along State Road 49, then east on U.S. 30, and south on U.S. 421 before rejoining State Road 8. INDOT advised motorists to allow extra travel time and watch for increased congestion along the alternate route.
Local access will remain open for residents and businesses, but through traffic will need to follow the posted detour. INDOT said electronic signs will be placed ahead of the closure to alert drivers in advance.
Officials reminded motorists to use caution in construction zones, reduce speed and watch for workers near the roadway. Weather conditions could affect the project timeline, but the goal is to complete the work by mid-October.
This closure impacts travel between Kouts and La Crosse, and drivers commuting to Valparaiso may also experience delays due to detour traffic. INDOT encourages travelers to plan ahead and monitor updates through its social media channels and 511 traffic alerts.
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