Riverside Drive to Close Monday, November 17

South Bend, Indiana, will close Riverside Drive between Michigan Street and Lafayette Boulevard from Monday, November 17th, until Friday, December 12th, impacting local logistics and supply chains. The closure is prompted by necessary sewer infrastructure upgrades, representing a potential bottleneck for construction firms operating in the region. The official detour will route traffic via Michigan Street and Lafayette Boulevard using Bartlett Street, a measure likely to add to transit times and operational costs. Senior executives in the construction sector should factor in potential delays and increased fuel consumption when planning material deliveries and workforce deployment. Adverse weather conditions may further extend the closure, necessitating contingency planning to mitigate project disruptions. The municipality has not disclosed the contract value for the sewer improvements, though the project's scale suggests a moderately sized investment in regional infrastructure. Read More