(Michigan City, IN) - Franklin Street in Michigan City between Green Street, Detroit Street, and 9th Street will be closed for approximately two weeks.

The closure that began Friday will allow for the construction of multiple sewer lateral taps into sanitary and storm sewers associated with the development of the new Station Block between 10th and 11th streets, according to the mayor's office. 

It will also allow for the reprofiling of Franklin Street, in accordance with Community Crossings Matching Grant requirements, the mayor's office stated. 

The public is advised to travel an alternate route to avoid construction-related traffic delays.  Traffic is being rerouted to the west via Washington Street.