The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), operator of the South Shore Line railroad, will temporarily close and detour RT 12 and Porter/LaPorte County Line Road just west of Michigan City on May 12. The work is necessary for NICTD’s Double Track Northwest Indiana (DT-NWI) construction project. The closure/detour will begin on Thursday, May 12, 2022 beginning at 7:00am CDT; the road is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00am CDT.
Detour for Eastbound Traffic on RT 12 heading past Michigan City to the East (SEE RED ARROWS ON MAP ON NEXT PAGE)
- In the town of Pines turn right onto US 520 South (also known as Maple St)
- After heading south for about a block, turn left onto RT 20 East
- Continue on RT 20 East for about 7 miles
- Continue straight across E Michigan Blvd as the road name changes to SR 212
- Continue about 3 miles along SR 212 North to reconnect with RT 12 eastbound
Detour for Westbound RT 12 traffic travelling from East of Michigan City to West of Michigan City past County Line Road (SEE BLUE ARROWS ON MAP ON NEXT PAGE)
- Just past the town of Michiana Shores, take the left ramp onto SR 212 South
- Continue about 3 miles along SR 212 South
- Continue straight across E Michigan Blvd as the road name changes to RT 20
- Continue on RT 20 West for about 7 miles
- In the town of Pines turn right onto US 520 North
- After heading north for about a block turn left at the stop sign on RT 12 Westbound
Detour for Eastbound Traffic on RT 12 heading into downtown Michigan City (NO TRUCKS)
- In the town of Pines turn right onto US 520 South (also known and Maple St)
- After heading south for about a block turn left onto RT 20 East
- Continue on RT 20 East for about 3 miles
- Turn left onto Ohio St and head north into downtown Michigan City
