(La Porte County, IN) - A stretch of state highway in La Porte County will soon be temporarily reduced to one lane.

Indiana 4 will have one lane open for travel in both directions between County Road 1000 East and Osborne Trail starting on or after March 31, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. 

Lane closures will alternate at Miller Ditch with motor vehicle travel controlled by temporary traffic signals through late May.  The purpose is to allow for preventative maintenance work on a bridge deck overlay, INDOT said. 

INDOT urges drivers to stay alert near crews and be prepared to wait for the temporary traffic signal.  Motorists are encouraged to allow extra time when driving through this area, slow down and drive distraction-free through all work zones.