Upcoming Ford Road closure could cause traffic delays in Porter, county officials say

Beginning Jan. 11, a section of Ford Road will be closed due to railroad work happening near the road’s intersection with Loop 494 in Porter. 

What's happening? The total roadway closure of Ford Road will run through Jan. 14. Vehicles will need to detour through Needham Road and East Martin Drive instead of using Ford Road.

Learn more: The road is being closed while the Union Pacific Railroad works on the railway’s tracks. Traffic delays are expected due to the construction.