Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads with high priority
Culvert replacements on county roads
The highway department got approval to advertise the Clark Street culvert replacement and road project, with bids due August 19.
Kennedy Avenue bridge replacement over Little Calumet River
The county signed onto a joint agreement with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission to replace the Kennedy Avenue bridge. The total project is estimated at about $15.25 million, with Lake County paying $4.5 million in ten yearly installments starting December 2026.
Road and bridge construction funding via INDOT Community Crossings grant
Commissioners picked a consultant for the 165th Avenue bridge over the West Creek Tributary and approved design contracts for the 159th Avenue bridge replacement and the Ridge Road/Burr Street roundabout study.