Double Track NWI - Construction Next Steps
INFORMATION UPDATED 3/17/2023
GARY- MILLER STATION AREA
Work is underway at the new east and west lots. Vehicular and pedestrian access from Melton Road (US 20) is closed and Old US 12/Dunes Hwy is closed at Lake St. The NICTD station at Dunes Hwy is closed.
Construction of the new Miller Station began in August west of Lake Street at the proposed new double track and will continue into 2023.
Beginning March 20 and lasting until approximately April 14, a detour is planned for Old Hobart Rd for pile driving at the new bridge location. Click here for additional details.
Clay Street is expected to close April 16 to April 30. Additional information will be provided soon.
NICTD’s Double Track Contract 3, awarded to Hasse Construction, includes construction of the new east parking lot site (east of McDonald’s). The east lot is nearing completion and will open when train traffic resumes.
Effective Sept. 15, 2022, Miller Station, including the Miller parking lot and bus stop, has been temporarily relocated to 6121 Melton Rd., Gary, IN. Due to construction, the existing Miller Station and parking lot are temporarily inaccessible as of Sept. 15, 2022.
Busing between Gary-Michigan City is currently in effect. Please click here for more information.
INDOT’s US 20 Complete Streets Project in Gary:
This project is separate from Double Track. In Spring of 2022, INDOT began its "Complete Streets" project, which includes the reconstruction of Melton Rd east and west of Lake St. along with sidewalks and plantings. Work is suspended until Spring of 2023. Any questions related to INDOT’s project should be directed to 855-463-6848.
PORTAGE/OGDEN DUNES STATION AREA
The Double Track project’s new Portage/Ogden Dunes South parking lot construction was completed in September 2022.
Platform construction for the new Portage/Ogden Dunes high-level platform began in January 2023 and is expected to run through late fall 2023. Due to this construction, the Portage/Ogden Dunes parking lot and bus stop are located at the south parking lot (entrance located on Stagecoach Rd.) beginning January 9. The north Portage/Ogden Dunes station, parking lot and platform are temporarily closed.
In order to accommodate construction of the new station, the right-turn lane on US 12 westbound (onto Hillcrest Road) is restricted as of Jan. 18, 2023. This restriction is expected to last until Aug. 1, 2023.
Busing between Gary-Michigan City is currently in effect. Please click here for more information.
DUNE PARK STATION AREA
Fiber work is underway adjacent to the Dune Park Station platforms.
Busing between Gary-Michigan City is currently in effect. Please click here for more information.
Waverly Road is expected to be temporarily closed for 14 days on or around March 27. This date is an estimate. Click here for additional details.
Beginning on or around April 24 (estimated date) for 1 day, there will be changes to traffic patterns at Mineral Springs Rd. This will not be a full closure and one lane will remain open at all times. Short delays may be encountered due to alternating vehicular traffic. Additional information will be provided soon.
DUNE ACRES AREA
Residents can expect equipment moving and vehicles entering and leaving Route 12 and side roads throughout the area.
Crane operations for bridge construction between Norfolk Southern bridge and Cleveland Cliffs bridge began 10/17.
BEVERLY SHORES STATION AREA
Track and platform work is ongoing, residents can expect equipment moving and vehicles entering and leaving Route 12 and side roads throughout the area.
Construction of the two new low-level platforms at Beverly Shores Station is ongoing. Track, overhead wire and fiber work continues in the general area.
Effective Nov. 15, 2022, call-ahead bus service is in effect at Beverly Shores Station.
Passengers requiring transport to/from Beverly Shores Station are required to call ahead and schedule bus service. Please click here for call-ahead details.
TOWN OF PINES AREA
NICTD owns the property just west of County Line Road north of US 12 in the Town of Pines. NICTD’s Construction Management firm, WSP, has a construction office (trailer) at this location. Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture, the Double Track Project’s main contractor, also has various trailers onsite. The lot has been fenced by Walsh/Herzog Joint Venture. There are many vehicles coming and going from this property.
Residents can expect equipment moving and vehicles entering and leaving Route 12 and side roads throughout the area.
MICHIGAN CITY – 10TH AND 11TH STREET AREA
Track construction is underway at the east end of the Double Track project in Michigan City (Michigan Blvd is eastern project limit).
Construction on 11th Street began February 28, 2022, which included a full closure of 11th St. Michigan City residents can expect north/south street closures that progress westward as construction advances, with signage indicating which streets will be closed and when. The site of the future 11th Street Station and Transit Oriented Development is the block bounded by 10th, 11th, Franklin and Pine Streets. Portions of the sidewalk are closed to allow for continuing work.
Franklin Street is scheduled to close March 20 to May 1. During this closure, Wabash and Washington streets will remain open.
Lafayette Street is scheduled to close April 3 to April 19.
Tennessee Street closed permanently on 10/29/22.
At completion of construction 11th Street will open to one-way traffic (Eastbound only). Sidewalks and new Cul-de-sacs will remain closed until weather allows for work to be completed.
Effective Nov. 15, 2022, call-ahead bus service is in effect:
Passengers requiring transport to/from Michigan City 11th St. Station (bus stop temporarily relocated to 920 Franklin St.) are required to call ahead and schedule bus service. Please click here for call-ahead details.
For full details on the future road conditions after construction, click here.
Installation of the overhead catenary poles is in progress in the Right of Way south of 10th St.
- The intersections at 11th and Franklin were converted from a stoplight to a stop sign configuration during construction. Construction on 10th Street will occur to the south of the existing roadway, where the two new tracks will be installed. At the completion of the work, the current tracks down 10th Street will be removed and the roadway repaired.
Throughout 2023 the following work is expected to be completed in Michigan City:
- Completion of remaining sidewalks along 11th Street and the North/South intersections at Oak, Franklin, Washington, Wabash, and Ohio streets.
- Installation of a fencing system on 11th Street barrier wall and on the north side of the new Double Tracks.
- Installation of brick paver treatment at Franklin, Washington, Wabash streets as well as the north side of Cedar cul-de-sac.
- Green Street widened between Kentucky and Chicago streets.
- Completion of the track crossing at Chicago Street.
- Removal of existing track on 10th Street and repaving of the center lane along with completion of multiple curb tie-ins along 10th Street.
- Completion of U streets along 10th and 11th streets.
- Completion of multiple traffic/grade crossing warning signals and ITS components along 11th Street.
- Addition of topsoil, seed, and sod at parkways.
NICTD has provided the City of Michigan City with an emergency response contact list. Emergencies should be reported using 911.
For more information:
Website - www.doubletrack-nwi.com
General Project Hotline - 1.219.850.4457
General Project Email – doubletracknwi@nictd.com
Please call NIPSCO at 800-464-7726 for questions related to their work and street closures.
BUSING TO STATIONS BETWEEN GARY-MICHIGAN CITY IN EFFECT UNTIL SPRING 2023:
In order to allow for construction of the new rail line, busing between Gary Metro Center and Carroll Ave. stations is temporarily in effect until spring 2023 for passengers on all weekday and weekend trains. Gary Metro to Carroll Ave. bus service operates on the regular SSL train time schedule.
As of Nov. 15, 2022, the regularly scheduled loop bus service to Beverly Shores Station and 11th St. will be temporarily suspended, and call-ahead bus service will be implemented. Passengers requiring transport to/from Beverly Shores Station or Michigan City 11th St. Station (bus stop temporarily relocated to 920 Franklin St.) are required to call ahead and schedule bus service. Please click here for call-ahead details.
Dates for work beyond 3/17/23 are estimates and subject to change.
