(La Porte County, IN) - Lane closures will be conducted on a stretch of U.S. 20 in La Porte County this week.

 

According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the lane closures will occur for two days on or after Wednesday between Indiana 39 and Fail Rd.

 

The right outside lanes will be closed in each direction, and no left turns will be permitted within the work zone, INDOT said.  The lane closures are for utility work ahead of road reconstruction.

 

The reconstruction will add center turn lanes and shoulders on U.S. 20 between Indiana 39 and Fail Rd, between U.S. 35 and C.R. 400 W, and between C.R. 250 E and Oak Knoll Rd.

 

Work will be ongoing with alternating lane closures in these areas through late November. Motorists should be alert for changing traffic patterns, according to INDOT.

INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.