(La Porte County, IN) - Upcoming roadwork locally could present a challenge. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will begin a pavement patching project on I-94.

The work will begin on or after Thursday, INDOT officials said.

Eastbound and westbound I-94 will be reduced to two lanes east and west of U.S. 421. Approximately four miles of roadway will be impacted, and the work will be ongoing until the end of November.

According to INDOT, traffic will be shifted to the left inside lanes during phase one and to the right outside lanes during phase two.

INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow traffic directions carefully.

Motorists are also urged to slow down, exercise caution, and drive distraction-free through all work zones.