A county patrolman is stationed in his squad car on Johnson Road at CR-400W Friday afternoon to tell motorists that Johnson Road is closed.
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The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office announced at about 12:30 today, Friday, Jan. 24, that the entire length of Johnson Road is closed until further notice because of blowing and drifting snow. Small Road was also closed later in the day, and parts of both East and West Ind. 2 in LaPorte County were closed or nearly impassable.
Snow is blowing and drifting heavily, and all roads are slick and snow-covered. Gusty winds are expected to continue into Saturday and more snow is predicted.
And at about 1:30 p.m. Friday, the LaPorte County Commissioners issued a Travel Watch for the entire county. A Travel Watch means conditions are threatening to the safety of the public and only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended. The Travel Watch encourages businesses, schools and other organizations to implement emergency action plans.
The sheriff’s office reported numerous crashes and slide-offs Friday.
LaPorte or Siberia? Hard to tell from this scene shot Friday on CR-150N.
Even going to the mailbox can be quite a journey in frigid temps and blowing snow. This woman braved the elements on CR-400W Friday.
A motorist battles drifting snow on CR-150N Friday.