Porter County, IN – Drivers traveling along Interstate 94 in Northwest Indiana should prepare for significant delays today as INDOT crews conduct a large-scale snow removal operation along the highway’s inside shoulder.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation Northwest, crews will begin forming a “plow gang” on I-94 starting at the Michigan state line after 12 p.m. today, moving westbound before turning around at the Illinois state line to head back eastbound.
The operation involves multiple INDOT snowplows traveling in tandem across lanes to remove built-up snow from the inside median to the outside shoulder. Plows are expected to move at speeds of 25 mph or less, which could lead to substantial backups, especially for drivers who become stuck behind the slow-moving convoy.
INDOT officials warn that traffic will not be able to pass through or around the plow gang, making delays unavoidable along this stretch of I-94 throughout the afternoon and into the evening hours. Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
The agency says the operation is critical for safety. Snow accumulation in the median can become hazardous as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, potentially blocking drains and leading to roadway flooding or refreezing.
INDOT emphasized that clearing the median is a key part of its Winter Operations following heavy snowfall events and asked drivers to remain patient and alert.
Motorists are reminded to slow down, avoid distractions, and never attempt to pass snowplows during active operations.
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