LaPORTE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that U.S. 6 will close on Wednesday, July 31, in LaPorte County. Grand Trunk Western Railroad will be rebuilding a crossing at that location.

The crossing is located between State Road 39 and C.R. 50 W.

Officials expect the road to reopen in mid-August.

Eastbound drivers on U.S. 6 will be detoured south on State Road 39, east on U.S. 30 and north on U.S. 35 back to U.S. 6.

Westbound drivers on U.S. 6 will be detoured south on U.S. 35, west on U.S. 30 and north on State Road 39 back to U.S. 6.

In order to stay informed on any updates regarding road conditions and traffic, drivers are encouraged to visit the district’s social media accounts:

• Facebook: Facebook.com/INDOTNorthwest
• Twitter: @INDOTNorthwest

Also, visit INDOT’s TrafficWise Traveler Information Service.