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State Road 933 detours (Leeper Bridge closing)
Important Safety Information
South Bend, IN: As a result of the closing, by INDOT, of State Road 933 (Michigan St.) over the
Leeper Bridge, detours have been posted by INDOT to advise drivers of alternative routes
utilizing state roadways and some local streets. INDOT has jurisdiction over 933 as well as all
other state roads.
The city of South Bend is assisting with traffic controls and traffic safety procedures, into and out
of the downtown South Bend area, as a result of the closing of the Leeper Bridge. City crews
have strategically placed temporary 4-way stop signs around the areas expected to be most
affected by the bridge closing and the state road detours.
The city's goal is to reinforce information about the traffic changes, to ease traffic conditions as
much as possible, and to help those travelling north and south through the detour areas as
quickly and safely as possible.
The purpose of the temporary 4-way stops, especially in residential neighborhoods, is to help
manage and calm the re-routed traffic. All drivers are asked to please slow down and to be
on the lookout for the new, temporary signs, around the affected areas. Drivers are also
advised to allow more time to reach their destinations due to the traffic backups that may occur,
especially during normal rush-hour times.
The city is developing plans for alternate detours to reduce traffic through residential areas and to
provide optimum traffic flow, depending on the outcome of the State's evaluation regarding the
repairs needed and the length of time that the bridge may need to be closed.
In the meantime,to assist with the detours directed by INDOT, the city of South Bend has also
provided additional message boards to help identify the detour routes-
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Mikki Dobski,DiL
.a1'TO Communications and Special Projects
1400 County-City Bldg
So.Bend,IN 46601
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i.s 574-235-9892 fax
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