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Board OKs sidewalk and road closures for bridge maintenance and Memorial Park redevelopment
Summary
The board approved a sidewalk closure for Reeth Riley Construction on the Indiana Toll Road (03/23–04/10/2026) for bridge-deck slope repairs and a short road closure at Highland and Noble for Memorial Park redevelopment work on or about 03/13/2026.
Hammond City approved short-term closures tied to bridge maintenance and park redevelopment.
Staff member (S4) described a Reeth Riley Construction maintenance project on the Indiana Toll Road at Kennedy Avenue, requesting a sidewalk closure from March 23 through April 10, 2026 to perform slope repairs and cleanup under overhead structures; S4 characterized the work as routine bridge-deck maintenance that occurs about every 10 to 15 years and recommended approval. The board approved the sidewalk closure by voice vote.
Separately, Dyer Construction requested a road closure at Highland and Noble Avenue on or about March 13, 2026 to tie in a water main for the Memorial Park redevelopment project; staff estimated the work would take approximately 0.5 day and advised detours and barricades be used. The board approved the road closure by voice vote.
Both approvals were routine, short-duration permits intended to allow the respective contractors to complete necessary utility and structural work with standard traffic controls in place.
