Crown Point, IN – Drivers in northwest Indiana should prepare for detours beginning Monday, September 29, as U.S. 231 and Cline Avenue in Lake County will close through mid-December for utility work.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), NIPSCO will shut down the busy intersection to complete utility relocations. The work is part of preparations for a roundabout project scheduled to begin in spring 2026.
The closure is expected to impact daily commutes between Crown Point and St. John, especially along U.S. 231, a key east-west route in the region. INDOT confirmed that the official detour will direct drivers to 101st Avenue, Parrish Avenue, 117th Avenue, Burr Street, and Fathke Road.
Officials said the work must be completed this fall to avoid delays to the larger roundabout construction project. When finished in 2026, the new roundabout is expected to improve traffic flow and safety at the high-traffic intersection.
Until then, motorists are advised to plan for extra travel time and watch for signage marking detour routes.
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