Indiana Toll Road work to close U.S. 35
LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana Toll Road will be conducting work on their bridge over U.S. 35 which will result in a full road closure of U.S. 35 beginning on or after Sunday, October 31.
This bridge was previously struck, and a temporary traffic light was installed on U.S. 35 to direct traffic. U.S. 35 will be closed for approximately three and a half weeks while the beam that was hit is replaced.
Motorists should seek an alternate route. The official detour will follow U.S. 20 and State Road 39.
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