Merrillville, IN – NIPSCO will begin routine maintenance work on an existing underground 16” natural gas pipeline west of North Manchester in Wabash County. This work is as part of the company’s overall integrity management and system modernization plan.
A temporary road closure will be in place for the full duration of this work, 24 hours a day, to ensure the safety of on-site crew members and residents.
Starting the week of May 22, W State Road 114 between N 200 W and N 300 W will be closed for approximately four weeks. The detours for the closure will be located at State Road (SR) 13 and State Road 15.
Please look for additional signage for details on the closure dates and posted detour route signs. Exercise caution when traveling around any construction zone.
NIPSCO approved contractor, Graycor, will be performing this planned work, and there are no anticipated gas service interruptions as part of this project. Please note that all project schedules are dependent on weather and start/finish dates maybe subject to change.
NIPSCO would like to remind residents of work zone safety and travel tips to follow to help ensure everyone arrives home safely.
- Please be respectful of construction crews working in the project area. Slow down and be mindful of work zones to keep crews and road users safe.
- Keep in mind that traffic lanes may have shifted in several areas throughout the project. Pay close attention to new barriers and markings on the road.
- Slow down, especially at night. Speed reductions are in effect in work zones.
- Follow directions given by flaggers and posted on signage.
NIPSCO will continue to work with local officials to minimize community impact throughout the duration of the project and thanks the community for their patience as work is being completed.