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Latest Alert
- Cedar Lake Advisory: Today, Thursday, August 27, the Cedar Lake Public Works Department is removing storm debris from Lauerman Street. Work will begin around 8:30 AM, after school buses have passed. Crews will use heavy equipment to clear branches and fallen trees left by the recent storm. As crews work from south to north, sections of the road will be closed on both sides. Please avoid the area if possible, and expect brief delays if you need to drive through. The cleanup should take about half a day, as long as weather and other conditions allow. Work is expected to […]
- West Side Water Tower Cleaning & InspectionThe Cedar Lake Water Department will begin draining, cleaning, and inspecting the West Side Water Tower on Monday, November 2, 2026. What Municipal Water Customers on the West Side need to do: Timeline:
- Hydrant Flushing Underway – Monastery South & Monastery NorthHydrant Flushing Underway Monastery South & Monastery North — Week of April 28, 2026 No Boil Advisory in Effect Cedar Lake’s Water Department has begun its hydrant flushing program. Work started today near the Parrish water tower and is moving north, with the Monastery South and Monastery North areas expected to take the remainder of… Read More »Hydrant Flushing Underway – Monastery South & Monastery North
- West Side Water System NoticeFriday, June 6, 2025 Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Last night, the fire department drafted significant amounts of water from the West Side Water System. This caused iron and sediment to be stirred in the line. Residents have and will continue to experience discolored water. Running cold water in sinks and tubs will help flush the… Read More »West Side Water System Notice
- Road Closure on Cline Ave beginning June 2ndROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY FOR CEDAR LAKE COMMUTERS The intersection of 231 & Cline Ave will be CLOSED from June 2nd to June 30th from 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, for the relocation of the gas main in preparation of the roundabout. The intersection will be open for evening and weekend commute. Please… Read More »Road Closure on Cline Ave beginning June 2nd
- Road Closure – Reeder Road – May 29thCedar Lake Advisory: The Town of Cedar Lake announces a Road Closure on Thursday, May 29th, for Reeder Road. This closure is for culvert replacement. This closure is just north of W 147th Ave, and will completely close the road in both directions. This work is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. and is expected… Read More »Road Closure – Reeder Road – May 29th