Crown Point, IN – Drivers in south Lake County should plan for delays this week as 109th Avenue closes for sewer installation work between Route 41 and Huron Street. The closure begins Wednesday, October 15, at 6 a.m. and is expected to last through Thursday, October 16, at 5 p.m., weather permitting, according to the Lake County Highway Department.
Westbound traffic will be detoured north on Rt. 41 to 93rd Avenue, west to White Oak Avenue, and south back to 109th Avenue. Eastbound drivers should take 109th Avenue west to White Oak, north to 93rd Avenue, east to Rt. 41, and south back to 109th Avenue.
Officials warn that minor travel inconveniences are possible during the project but emphasize that detour signs will guide motorists around the closure. Drivers are urged to slow down, avoid distractions, and use caution when traveling near construction zones.
Anyone with questions may contact the Lake County Highway Department at (219) 663-0525 or visit their office at 1100 East Monitor Street in Crown Point.
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