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In Lake County, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is advising motorists of ramp closures along the I-65 corridor over the next two weeks between Ridge Road and US 30. The schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. INDOT contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co. will implement ramp closures as follows:
• The ramp from eastbound U.S. 30 to northbound I-65 will be closed for approximately two weeks after 6 p.m. Friday, October 21.
• The ramp from eastbound 61st Ave to northbound I-65 will be closed for approximately two weeks after 6 p.m. Friday, October 21.
• The ramp from northbound I-65 to 61st Ave will be closed after 8 p.m. on Friday, October 21 and is expected to reopen in the morning on Monday, October 24.
• The ramp from Ridge Rd to northbound I-65 will be closed for approximately 10 days starting on or after Tuesday, October 25.
I-65 continues to have three lanes of travel in each direction during daytime hours with lane shifts in place. Overnight lane closures will be utilized to set up, modify and remove the lane shifts through this work zone. Motorists should be prepared for overnight lane closures and changing traffic patterns in the area through fall 2022.
he news release said $25.59 million contract includes concrete pavement restoration on I-65 from U.S. 30 to I-80/94, as well as bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance projects on I-65 at 53rd Avenue and 37th Avenue/Ridge Road. Construction will take place in 2022 and 2023, with work this year wrapping up in November. INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when driving through this area and follow traffic directions carefully.
