South Bend, IN – Drivers in South Bend should plan for extra travel time this week as Wall Street at Ironwood Drive officially closes for construction starting Monday, October 13, according to the City of South Bend. The closure marks the final phase of the Wall Street Streetscape Project, which runs through the end of October, weather permitting.
According to city officials, construction will take place between Ceaser Chavez and Ironwood drives, fully closing the Wall Street and Ironwood Drive intersection. Work includes installing a median refuge island for pedestrians, new curbs and sidewalks, and repaving the intersection.
During this phase, drivers heading to Potawatomi Zoo or nearby neighborhoods are advised to use Twyckenham Drive or Greenlawn Avenue. Detour routes are posted along Mishawaka Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard.
The City of South Bend and Fire Department both urge drivers to allow for additional commute time and to follow marked detours for safety. The project is expected to wrap up by the end of October, completing a multi-stage effort to improve pedestrian and traffic flow along Wall Street.
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