Lake Station, IN – Motorists in Lake County should prepare for overnight lane and ramp closures on I-94 westbound at the I-65 interchange starting Friday, October 17, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT).
The work will occur over four consecutive weekends, with closures in place from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through mid-November. INDOT officials said the restrictions are necessary for bridge joint repairs on I-94 over the Chicago, Ft. Wayne & Eastern Railroad and the nearby I-65 ramp.
According to INDOT, I-94 westbound will be reduced to one lane between State Road 53/Broadway and Central Avenue during the overnight work. The ramps from Central Avenue and I-65 southbound to I-94 westbound will also be closed. Central Avenue traffic, however, will still have access to both northbound and southbound I-65.
The department cautioned that the schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change. Drivers should expect overnight delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during the closure windows.
The bridge repairs are expected to wrap up by mid-November, improving travel conditions ahead of the winter season.
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