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IN 53 (Mile Point 6.4 - 6.65): Utility work.

Between 70th Ave and 67th Ave (Merrillville). Utility work is in progress. Until October 26, 2026 at about 5:00PM CDT. Comment: NIPSCO working on gas main on SR 53 & E 70th Ave, Merrillville, Indiana, 46410. lane restrictions will start on 10/12/26 8am to 10/26/265pm Permit number T0000220335

RoadworksCritical

IN 53 northbound (Mile Point 1.85 - 2.36): Bridge construction.

Between Summit St and 101st Ave (Crown Point). Bridge construction work is in progress. Northbound traffic. Look out for a new road construction layout. Be aware of narrow lanes. The road is open to traffic. The shoulder is closed. There is a width limit in effect . Width limit 11'0" . See map for detour(s). Comment: Between Summit St and 101st Ave (Crown Point). Bridge construction work is in progress. Northbound traffic. Look out for a new road construction layout. Be aware of narrow lanes. The road is open to traffic. The shoulder is closed. There is a width limit in effect.

RoadworksModerate

IN 53 in both directions (Mile Point 13.51 - 13.19): Construction work.

Between 11th Ave and 8th Ave (Gary). Look out for construction work. A lane is closed intermittently. Until June 15, 2027 at about 7:00AM CDT. Comment: October 8, 2026, 7:00 AM to June 15, 2027, 4:00 PM 813 Broadway and 810 Massachusetts Street Double lane shift NB SR 53, maintaining a single NB lane and single SB lane from 8th Ave. to 9th Ave. Closure of 8th Ave. from Massachusetts St. to SR 53, EB and WB 8th Ave. are detoured. Massachusetts St. left parking lane/lane closure (one way NB) adjacent to site S. of 8th Ave. Permit E25LMI0116

RoadworksModerate

IN 53 in both directions (Mile Point 11.29 - 11.75): Construction work.

Between Inv St 18 and 26th Ave (Gary). Look out for construction work. The road is being reconstructed. Left lane closed in both directions of travel. Until November 20, 2026 at about 12:00AM CDT. Comment: Inside lanes and inside shoulders are closed. Reconfiguration of 8094 access ramps in process. Alternating lane closures expected during construction work. Follow signage and watch for construction vehicles entering and leaving worksite.

RoadworksCritical

IN 53 in both directions (Mile Point 11.51): Entrance ramp closed.

At I-80 (Gary). The entrance ramp is closed because of roadwork. Entrance ramp is closed in both directions of travel. Comment: SR-53/BROADWAY NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND ENTRANCE RAMPS TO EASTBOUND I-80 CLOSED

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