(La Porte, IN) - Harbor Freight, which bills itself as America’s go-to store for quality tools at lowest prices, has officially announced it will be opening a new store in La Porte.

According to company officials, the new store at 1340 West Indiana 2 is expected to open this spring. An official opening date will be announced closer to opening.  Construction using local workers and companies from the surrounding area has already begun.

“We’ve been looking to open a location in La Porte for a number of years so that we can provide the tools and equipment at tremendous values to the community,” said Trey Feiler, Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Construction for Harbor Freight.

The company has more than 1,500 locations across the country.  The store in La Porte will be located at the former Al's Supermarket location at Maple Lane Mall.