Upcoming Sewer Maintenance to Disrupt Traffic on Kennedy Ave & Michigan St Starting Tomorrow

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The Hammond Sanitary District, working with the City of Hammond, has announced traffic disruptions starting May 28, 2024, due to sewer maintenance. Michigan Avenue at Kennedy Avenue will be reduced to one lane. Kennedy Avenue will be closed just south of Michigan Street/US 20 for about 60 days to install a slipline in a sewer force main.

Sliplining involves placing a new pipe inside a damaged one to repair it and prevent leaks. This helps maintain the sewer system's integrity. The eastbound ramp to Michigan Street from Kennedy Avenue will also be closed during this work.

Traffic flow on US20/Michigan Street/Carroll Street will be managed with a traffic light system to allow alternating one-way traffic. This aims to reduce the impact on drivers.

City officials recommend using alternative routes. City Engineer Dean Button noted the importance of keeping Michigan Avenue partially open to ease traffic. Milan Kruszynski, District Manager, highlighted the efforts to minimize disruptions through cooperation with contractors and state agencies.