Highland, IN – Drivers traveling through Highland should expect delays today as utility work reduces traffic flow along a busy stretch of Kennedy Avenue.
According to the Highland Police Department, NIPSCO crews are performing utility work on Kennedy Avenue between Lincoln Street and Martha Street, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction. The lane restrictions are expected to remain in place until approximately 2:30 p.m. today, with work scheduled to resume again on Thursday.
The affected area runs through a well-traveled corridor in Lake County, not far from nearby residential neighborhoods and local businesses. Police say the temporary lane reductions could lead to congestion, especially during mid-day and early afternoon travel periods.
Officials are advising motorists to use alternate routes when possible to avoid delays. Drivers who must pass through the area should allow extra travel time and proceed with caution while crews are working near the roadway.
No full road closures have been announced, and access to surrounding streets is expected to remain open during the utility work. However, traffic may slow intermittently as equipment moves in and out of the work zone.
The project is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance by NIPSCO. Additional updates will be shared if work schedules change or if further traffic restrictions are required.
Drivers commuting through Highland, nearby Griffith, or heading toward the northwest Indiana region are encouraged to monitor local alerts before heading out.
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