Crown Point, IN – Drivers in northwest Indiana should plan for brief traffic disruptions this week as the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced temporary ramp closures at the I-65 and U.S. 231 interchange in Lake County.
According to INDOT, the ramp from northbound I-65 to U.S. 231 will be closed for one day beginning Monday, September 8. The ramp from U.S. 231 to northbound I-65 will close for one day beginning Tuesday, September 9.
Officials said the closures are necessary for highway lighting work at the interchange. In addition to the ramp closures, shoulders in the area will also be closed while crews complete the project. INDOT emphasized the work schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.
The affected interchange is a busy connection point for drivers traveling through Crown Point and surrounding areas. INDOT is urging motorists to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during the closures.
For real-time updates on this project and other traffic conditions across Indiana, drivers are encouraged to follow INDOT Northwest on social media or visit the agency’s official traffic website.
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