Lake County, IN – Drivers in Northwest Indiana should prepare for significant overnight lane closures on I-65 southbound this Thursday as the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) advances phase four of a major bridge project.
According to INDOT, the closures will begin at 11 p.m. Thursday and last until 6 a.m. Friday, weather permitting. The affected area spans between I-94 and Ridge Road, and includes the ramp from I-94 eastbound to I-65 southbound, which will also be partially closed during the overnight period.
By Friday morning, I-65 southbound at 35th Avenue will shift into a new construction layout, maintaining three lanes in each direction. However, one lane in each direction will be closed north of the I-94 eastbound to I-65 southbound ramp. South of 35th Avenue, two lanes will pass left of the construction zone and one to the right. Northbound I-65 will remain unchanged.
During this phase, several ramp closures will extend beyond the overnight window. The ramps from I-94 eastbound and I-65 southbound to Ridge Road will close starting July 25 through mid-August. Motorists are advised to detour via I-94 and State Road 53/Broadway to reach Ridge Road.
Additionally, the ramp from I-94 westbound to I-65 southbound will stay closed until late August, as will the ramp from Ridge Road to southbound I-65.
INDOT urges drivers to use caution in construction zones, obey posted signage, and allow extra travel time.
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