Kennedy Avenue Project Description:

Kennedy Avenue from US 30 to Main Street, in Town of Schererville, Lake County.  

Des. Nos. 1173760, 1382603, 1902000, 1801911, and 1900834

The Kennedy Avenue Project involves the widening and reconstruction of Kennedy Avenue from approximately US 30 to Main Street for an approximate length of 2.46 miles. The project is located in Sections 4, 9, and 16 of Township 35 North, Range 9 West in the Town of Schererville, Lake County, Indiana.

Portions of Kennedy Avenue will be widened and reconstructed to reduce delays, improve connectivity, capacity, access management, and pavement conditions. Portions of existing Kennedy Avenue, Joliet Street, Junction Avenue, Public Works Drive/Kaeser Boulevard, Division Street, Oak Street, and Pennsy Greenway Trail will be reconstructed as part of this project. Turn lanes will be added to US 30 and Main Street as part of the project, as well.

The project will be constructed in 4 phases with estimated schedule between 2025 and 2031.

Click here to view a map of the proposed path of the Kennedy Avenue Project.

Please see below documents for further information (due to file size several documents must be reached at Google Drive).

Phase 1 - Bridge Portion: From Scherland Drive to Division Street (Des: 1801911 & 1900834)

Phase 2 - Oak Street to Junction Avenue (Excludes Bridge) (Des: 1382603)

Phase 3 - Main Street to Oak Street (Des: 19020000)

  • Estimated utility relocations and construction: 2027 - 2029

Phase 4 - US30 to Junction Avenue (Connection to US30) (DES: 1173760)

  • Estimated utility relocations and construction: 2029 - 2031

Miscellaneous Document and Attachments: