U.S. 35 Bridge in Downtown LaPorte to Close for NIPSCO Work Tomorrow

The U.S. 35 bridge in Downtown LaPorte will be closed for much of the day tomorrow, March 27, as NIPSCO upgrades its lines above the highway. INDOT says U.S. 35 will be closed between State Road 2 and Washington Street from about 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The right northbound lane is also expected to be closed on Monday, March 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Herd of Cattle Goes for a Run on U.S. 35 in LaPorte County

Drivers on U.S. 35 in LaPorte County Saturday afternoon found themselves sharing the highway with a herd of cattle. The Holstein calves took off from their home near U.S. 35 and County Road 500 South, according to a LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. An off-duty deputy reportedly spotted the herd running southbound in the northbound lanes. When the calves got to U.S. 6, they continued eastbound.

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Lane Closures May Cause Traffic Delays in Downtown LaPorte

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Motorists driving through Downtown LaPorte may encounter some lane closures Wednesday. INDOT says the left turn lanes from northbound U.S. 35 to westbound State Road 2 and from westbound State Road 2 to southbound U.S. 35 will be closed between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Drivers will still be able to turn left from the next lane over, but INDOT says motorists should expect delays.

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INDOT Projects to Impact Travel in LaPorte, Porter Counties

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A number of road projects may have motorists adjusting their routes in the coming weeks. In LaPorte County, U.S. 6 will be closed between U.S. 35 and State Road 39 starting Monday until mid-August. INDOT says one lane in each direction will remain open for local traffic only. Through traffic is asked to use U.S. 35, U.S. 30, and State Road 39 as a detour.

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