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City approves partial Hohman Avenue closure for median work May 26–July 10

Hammond City Board of Public Works and Safety · July 29, 2026
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Summary

Engineering told the board May 14 it needs to close the middle section of Hohman Avenue (Clinton–Russell) for median construction and asked to maintain intersections open; the Board of Public Works approved the roughly 45‑day closure.

The Hammond City Board of Public Works and Safety on May 14 approved a request from engineering to close the middle section of Hohman Avenue between Clinton Street and Russell Street so contractors can construct a median that cannot be built under traffic.

Engineering staff said intersections at Clinton and Russell would remain open and that contractor signage is in place to notify businesses that access will be maintained. The board recorded the closure period as approximately May 26 through July 10 and approved the permit by voice vote.