Construction Projects

Please visit www.hobartimprovements.com for the most up to date detour map & more information regarding other significant construction projects happening in the City of Hobart.

THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED ON MARCH 4, 2026.

Wisconsin Street Bridge

This is a Lake County project. The bridge will be closed for approximately 12 months once the work begins. 

NIPSCO has been working on relocation work. There may be short road closures during this time. Should be out for bid this week and awarded soon after.

Status: Rescheduled for Spring 2026

5th & Center Wingwall Repair

This is a city project to mitigate embankment issues & a roadway pothole. Currently working through design process & utility coordination

Status: Summer 2026

County Line Culvert Replacement

This is a city project located just North of 10th Street. There are 2 assets that need to be replaced to address issues in the embankment. Once construction begins, should take about a week to repair. 

Status: Summer 2026

Hickey Street Reconstruction

This is a city project to eliminate stormwater runoff issues and repair road and sidewalk conditions.

Status: Summer 2027

38th Street Stormwater Project

This is a city project. This will help mitigate issues at Cressmoor and deter water runoff from residential homes

Status: Summer 2026

Stormwater Inventory Project

Hobart Storm Water District is launching a comprehensive, phased, multi-year initiative to better understand, maintain, and improve its stormwater infrastructure. Using modern GIS tools and video inspection, the project will map and rate the condition of pipes, inlets, and other system components. The data collected will help create standardized maintenance schedules, identify areas where improved maintenance could benefit water quality, and guide the development of standard operating procedures.

Status: In Progress

73rd Avenue Low Pressure Sanitary Sewer MCD Project - Mississippi to Clay

The Merrillville Conservancy District will be constructing a Low-Pressure Sewer System along 73rd Ave from approximately Mississippi Street to Clay Street. MCD and the HSD will be assisting homeowners to connect to the sewer system and abandon their septic systems.

Status: Rescheduled - start date TBD

Stinky Creek/Cressmoor Diversion Pipe

The HSD has been approved by the LCRBDC for assistance with the design, and ultimately the construction of, a stormwater diversion tunnel from approximately Old Ridge Road at Hillman Park north to Deep River through Lake Station and New Chicago. The tunnel will also divert Turkey Creek Lateral 6 and may lower the flood waters in Lake George by as much as one foot. This project is in final design while waiting on a funding decision from the LCRBDC.  Permitting is underway, including the railroad coordination and permitting.

Status: In Progress

Ash Commons Development

Cornerstone is continuing the development of Ash Commons.  First Group is providing inspection services of the new infrastructure including storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, roadways, and concrete pours as shown in the design plans. 

Status: In Progress

Cressmoor Estates Development

DR Horton has removed the contaminated soil & water from the property.  We are continuously monitoring the work.  DR Horton has begun building and will continue to develop the property. 

Status: In Progress

Annual Paving Program

Various streets throughout the city will be resurfaced this year.  The precise list is still being determined based on the condition assessment by Public Works.

Status: Completed each summer