La Porte, IN – A stretch of U.S. Highway 20 is shut down today in LaPorte County after power lines reportedly came down across the roadway in Springfield Township.
According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 4300 West block of U.S. 20 where the downed lines are obstructing the eastbound lanes. The closure affects traffic between U.S. 35 and State Road 39.
As of this morning, officials have urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while crews work to clear the scene and restore safety. It remains unclear what caused the power lines to fall or how long the closure will last.
The Indiana Department of Transportation: Northwest is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as the incident is resolved.
Motorists are advised to monitor local alerts and drive cautiously in surrounding areas as traffic is rerouted.
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