Michigan City, IN – Drivers traveling along Interstate 94 in northwest Indiana should prepare for overnight delays and shifting traffic patterns as lane closures begin this week across LaPorte and Porter counties.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), overnight lane closures will impact both eastbound and westbound I-94 between mile markers 30 and 36, east and west of U.S. 421, beginning Wednesday evening. Crews are expected to work from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. over two nights to establish a new traffic configuration. Officials noted the schedule is weather dependent and could be delayed.
The project will continue Friday morning when the right shoulder and driving lane of westbound I-94 will close for resurfacing. Traffic will be shifted to the left, while ramps at Exit 34 for U.S. 421 will remain open. This phase of the work is expected to last approximately 10 days.
INDOT officials said the closures mark the start of a broader infrastructure effort spanning two years and involving multiple improvement projects in the region. The work is aimed at enhancing road conditions and safety along a heavily traveled corridor connecting northwest Indiana to the greater Chicago area.
Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through construction zones, allow extra travel time, and stay alert for changing traffic patterns. Drivers can also check real-time traffic updates and construction alerts through INDOT’s official channels.
Authorities emphasize that while short-term disruptions are expected, the long-term improvements are designed to provide a smoother and safer driving experience for commuters and commercial traffic alike.
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