Demotte, IN – Drivers across Northwest Indiana should expect major delays on northbound I-65 tonight as a right-lane closure near Mile Marker 231 continues to cause significant traffic backups.
According to the Indiana State Police Lowell Post, the right lane of I-65 northbound just north of the Demotte exit was closed again this evening as crews work to offload product and remove a vehicle involved in an earlier incident. Officials said the work is expected to last “several hours into the night,” and congestion is already growing in the area.
Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the stretch of I-65 near the Demotte exit if possible. According to state police, motorists should consider exiting the interstate at Exit 220 to bypass the gridlock or use alternate routes such as U.S. 231 or State Road 55. Anyone who attempts to push through the closure area will likely experience extended delays.
This portion of northbound I-65 is a heavily traveled corridor connecting Jasper County, Newton County, and Lake County, with many commuters heading toward the Lowell, Crown Point, and Merrillville areas during the evening hours. Long backups on this route often spill into nearby rural roads and can affect travel times across the region.
Drivers in Northwest Indiana planning to use I-65 tonight should monitor traffic conditions closely and allow for additional time. The Indiana State Police are expected to issue further updates once the lane is reopened.
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