Portage, IN – Police are asking drivers to steer clear of US Highway 20 near Douglas Drive after a serious crash shut down all lanes Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Portage Police Department, the accident occurred at the intersection of US 20 and Douglas Drive, prompting a full closure of the highway in both directions. Officers have not released details about the number of vehicles involved or whether any injuries were reported.
The department posted on social media that all lanes of US Hwy 20 will remain closed “until further notice” and advised motorists to avoid the area while emergency crews clear the scene. Traffic is being rerouted to nearby roads, and delays are expected throughout the afternoon.
Drivers traveling through northern Porter County are encouraged to use alternate routes, including U.S. 6 and Interstate 94, until the highway reopens. Updates are expected once the scene is cleared and the roadway is deemed safe.
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