08/15/11 The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will close First Road between Maple Road and Lilac Road on Thursday, August 18. The one-day closure will allow crews to set beams on a bridge for the new U.S. 31 project over First Road.

During the work, eastbound traffic will be directed south on Maple Road, east on 1B Road and north on Linden Road. Westbound traffic will be detoured south on Linden Road, west on 1B Road and north on Maple Road. The construction schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather.

INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider worker safety when driving through a construction zone. For the latest news and information about the U.S. 31 project, visit http://www.us31plysb.com/.  Contact the LaPorte District toll free at 1-855-GO-INDOT.