⚠ Public Comment Period Open
A public hearing was held on March 23, 2026. INDOT is accepting written comments through April 8, 2026. Cedar Lake residents and property owners along the corridor are encouraged to review the project and submit comments before the deadline.About the Project
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is proposing to construct a Two-Way Left-Turn Lane (TWLTL) along U.S. 41 from approximately 3.35 miles south of U.S. 231 (south of W. 133rd Avenue) north to the U.S. 231 intersection. This will require widening U.S. 41 in both directions throughout the construction corridor.
The primary purpose of this project is to improve safety along a segment of U.S. 41 that has experienced a significantly higher-than-average crash rate, largely due to the absence of a left-turn refuge for drivers accessing cross streets and driveways.
Public Hearing Recording
A public hearing was held on March 23, 2026. If you were unable to attend, you can watch the full recording on YouTube.
Project Schedule
| Milestone | Target Date |
|---|---|
| Public Hearing | March 23, 2026 |
| Public Comment Period Closes Deadline | April 8, 2026 |
| Finalize Environmental (CE) Document | Spring 2026 |
| Stage 3 Submittal | April 2026 |
| Final Tracings | Summer 2026 |
| Letting (Contract Award) | Fall 2026 |
| Construction | 2028 |
Project Documents
INDOT has made the following documents available for public review. Click any item to open the PDF.
- U.S. 41 Draft Road Plans
- U.S. 41 Environmental Document
- U.S. 41 Public Hearing Exhibit
- U.S. 41 Hearing Handout
- U.S. 41 Legal Notice
- U.S. 41 Public Hearing Presentation Slides
- U.S. 41 Streaming Memo
INDOT Project Page
For complete, official project information maintained by INDOT — including any future updates — visit the INDOT LaPorte District project page:
✎ Your Voice Matters
Submit a Public Comment
INDOT is accepting written comments on the project through April 8, 2026. Cedar Lake residents, businesses, and property owners along the U.S. 41 corridor are encouraged to share their input using the official INDOT public comment form.
Open INDOT Public Comment Form →Questions?
For project-specific questions, contact INDOT directly through the INDOT Contact Directory or visit the INDOT LaPorte District project page. For general Town of Cedar Lake inquiries, visit cedarlakein.gov.