Elkhart County Government

04/06/2026

Early Voting Dates and Locations

02/28/2026

Update on the Sunnyside Overpass and Related Crossings

02/02/2026

06/24/2025

Elkhart County, Indiana June 23, 2025—For immediate release: The Elkhart County Commissioners will be immediately closing County Road 142 between County Road 42 and County Road 29 to accommodate upcoming bridge construction. The bridge over the Elkhart River, during an inspection in August 2024, was found to have one lane compromised and the Commissioners closed the bridge partially, keeping one lane open until the bridge could be rebuilt. However, on the night of June 10, 2025, an unauthorized person moved all the barricades, which allowed both lanes to be used, creating a hazard for the public. Therefore, the Commissioners have decided to close the entire bridge for safety in preparation for construction. The bridge would have been closed anyway near the end of July for construction to proceed. The following is the estimated bridge construction schedule for the project:
· July 7, 2025: Commissioners will open contractor bids
· July 14, 2025: Commissioners will award the project
· July 28, 2025: Commissioners will issue the notice to proceed
· December 8, 2025: Bridge Re-opened to all traffic.

02/18/2025

County Road 26 Bridge Closure

Elkhart County will be closing CR 26 between CR 3 and CR 22 beginning on or about February 24, 2025. The road is scheduled to reopen on or about August 29, 2025.

The detour route will be CR 3 to CR 28 to SR 19.

CR 26 will be open to local traffic; however, there will not be access across Baugo Creek for the duration of the project.

02/14/2025

CR 142 between SR 15 and CR 21 will be closed for bridge reconstruction beginning Monday, February 17. The detour around the project is SR 15 to CR 46 to CR 21 as noted in the illustration.

01/15/2025

Elkhart County Circuit and Superior Courts Warn of Recent Jury Fraud Scam

Press Release

Elkhart, Indiana-January 14, 2025: The Elkhart County Court Administration Office is cautioning Elkhart County residents to be aware of a recent jury fraud scam in which the caller poses as a court, government, or law enforcement official and claims that the unsuspecting resident, or potential jury member, has a warrant or body attachment for their arrest for failing to appear for jury duty. The scammer will indicate that the potential victim can avoid arrest by paying a fine or a cash bond.

The scammer oftentimes provides information that seems very convincing, including the real names of judges, court and law enforcement officials, or other government employees. The caller then informs the potential victim that they can avoid arrest by paying an immediate fine or cash bond and then walks them through making an electronic payment to satisfy the fraudulent financial obligation.

In Elkhart County, all legitimate contact with prospective jurors occurs in writing, beginning with a postcard requesting certain information to determine eligibility for jury service. Personal information, such as bank or credit card numbers is never requested. Additionally, no employees of the Elkhart County Courts or any other Elkhart County office will call residents to advise them that they failed to report for jury duty and that they can pay a fine over the telephone. The Elkhart County Jury Management Office may send an official notice for failure to appear through the jury portal, and the notice provides instructions on what actions those who have failed to appear for jury duty must take. Any Elkhart County resident who receives a call demanding payment over the phone for failing to report for jury duty should not provide any payment in this situation.

Anyone who receives a fraudulent call should gather as much information as possible and report it to local law enforcement. Additionally, if anyone has questions about jury duty service, including questions regarding the legitimacy of any unsolicited contact, they should call the Elkhart County Jury Management Office at 574-523-2347.

12/31/2024

The Elkhart County Commissioners will be closing CR 142 between CR 21 and SR 15 beginning on or about February 17, 2025. The road is scheduled to reopen on or about August 13, 2025. The purpose of the closure is to replace the bridge carrying CR 142 over Turkey Creek.

The detour route will be CR 21 to CR 46 to SR 15.

CR 142 will be open to local traffic, but there will not be access across Turkey Creek for the duration of the project.

For more information, please contact the Elkhart County Highway Department @ 574-533-0538.

10/09/2024

For Immediate Release

Elkhart County, Indiana (October 7, 2024) – Elkhart County Highway Department will close the Southbound lanes of County Road 17 between Missouri Ave and Rieth Blvd and U.S. 33 between Missouri Ave and Peddlers Village Rd to install the new pedestrian bridge over U.S. 33 and the NS Railroad Tracks. The dates and times for closures will be as follows:

Bridge Span A (Over US 33)

Thursday, 10/10/2024
CR 17: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
US 33: 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.


Bridge Span B (Over NS Railroad)

Sunday, 10/13/2024
CR 17: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

08/29/2024

For Immediate Release:

Elkhart County, Indiana (August 29, 2024) – The Elkhart County Commissioners have closed County Road 142 between County Road 42 and County Road 29 to assess the condition of a bridge over the Elkhart River. Elkhart County routinely inspects its bridges utilizing both in-house engineers and a third-party civil engineering firm. A recent inspection recommended the bridge be closed until further investigations determine the next steps before opening the bridge to traffic.

Elkhart County works diligently to ensure its bridges are in a safe condition for use by its businesses and residents and want to exercise caution. The Commissioners will share more information in the coming days once engineers have determined the next steps for opening the bridge.

Elkhart County Commissioners