Lowell, Indiana – A section of State Road 2 near Lowell will close for water main work starting Monday.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation Northwest District, State Road 2 will close between U.S. 41 and Parrish Avenue beginning Monday, March 23 for permit-related water main installation work.
Officials said the closure is expected to remain in place through mid-April, depending on construction progress and weather conditions.
During the closure, motorists traveling through the area will be directed to use an official detour. INDOT said drivers should follow U.S. 41 to State Road 10 and Interstate 65 to navigate around the work zone.
The affected section of roadway sits just west of downtown Lowell and serves as a connector for drivers traveling between U.S. 41 and eastern Lake County communities.
Transportation officials said the closure is necessary to allow crews to safely complete underground water infrastructure work tied to permitted construction activity in the area.
Drivers are encouraged to plan extra travel time and follow posted signage as traffic patterns shift during the construction period.
Local commuters, including students and workers who regularly travel between Lowell and nearby highways, may see longer drive times while the detour remains in place.
INDOT officials did not announce a specific reopening date but said the roadway is expected to reopen once the water main work is completed and the road surface is restored.
Motorists are reminded to slow down near construction zones and follow all posted detour signs.
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