Lake County, IN – Drivers in northwest Indiana can expect smoother travel later today as U.S. 231 is set to reopen to through traffic at the Cline Avenue intersection, according to a Monday update from NIPSCO and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). Officials say the highway is projected to reopen by 4 p.m. Monday, December 1, restoring a key east-west route for commuters in Lake County and the greater Northwest Indiana region.
According to INDOT, while U.S. 231 will be available for through travel, Cline Avenue will remain closed both north and south of the intersection through next week as ongoing utility and infrastructure work continues. This means local drivers who frequently use Cline Ave for travel between St. John, Schererville, and unincorporated Lake County should plan for detours and possible delays during peak travel periods.
The closure has affected thousands of daily commuters, including those traveling between major corridors such as U.S. 41, U.S. 30, and I-65. Officials say today’s reopening of U.S. 231 should ease congestion along several alternate routes that have been handling heavier-than-normal traffic over the past several days.
INDOT also reminded residents that construction of a new roundabout at the intersection is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, a project aimed at improving long-term traffic flow and safety in the growing southern Lake County region. More details on the 2026 construction plan will be released as the start date approaches.
Residents who regularly drive the corridor are encouraged to share how the closure affected their commute and what detours worked best.
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