LaGrange County Highway Department

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This page is intended to help educate the residents of LaGrange County regarding road conditions and County Highway matters. Who fixes the potholes on State Roads or the intersection approaches? INDOT has jurisdiction over maintenance on State Roads and intersection approaches. Please report these locations to either through Contact INDOT at indottscc.service-now.com/csm or call 1(855)463-6848. A

driveway permit will need to be issued every time there is a new road cut (new drive, widening, change of material, etc.). A driveway permit will also need to be issued when an existing drive has a change in use (residential to commercial, etc.). May I have dirt? Berming is completed to keep water off the road to prevent pavement damage due to standing water and saturation. We remove existing sod between 2’-4’ off the edge of the pavement to allow the water run off the road. All berming is done within our road right-of-way jurisdiction. We haul to nearby locations as requested. When is the County doing dust control on my gravel road? We pay for one application of calcium chloride 200 feet in front of each home and 300 feet at intersections. Spraying typically begins around the start of June (once frequent rain in the spring subsides). We still maintain the roads after the dust control is applied and will grade if necessary. Does the County maintain my road? Blue road signs indicate private roads that are not maintained due to either not being up to current highway standards or lack of road/right-of-way dedication. State Roads are maintained by INDOT. Why is the County cutting the trees down my road? When there is storm damage, we open travel lanes as quickly as possible by moving tree debris to the ditch and clean up as soon as possible at a later time. We do frequent removal of dead trees and trimming of branches in the right-of-way that poses a threat to the safety of the traveling public. Can I fill in the ditch in front of my property? Roadside ditches (even if it does not appear to hold water) are present for a reason and should not be filled. The purpose of roadside ditches is to prevent water from standing on the road after a rain event. Filling in any roadside ditch can cause damages to the pavement and road bed integrity. I want to plant trees/put my fence along the road. Is that okay? Trees and fence should only be placed outside of the right-of-way. Trees and fence in the right-of-way can be a hazard to the traveling public because of visual obstruction and a fixed object. Intersections are addressed in the zoning ordinance as “No fence, wall, hedge, tree, shrub, or other object which obstructs sight lines and elevations between 2½ and 8 feet above the street shall be placed, planted, or permitted to remain on any corner lot within the triangular area formed by the street right-of-way lines and a line connecting points 35 feet from the intersection of said street lines, or in the case of a rounded property corner, from the intersection of the street right-of-way lines extended.”

When will my road be plowed out during emergency snow conditions? During emergency snow conditions we focus first on arterial routes due to the traffic volume that uses those routes. We plow throughout the day to ensure that everyone is plowed out by the end of the day at the latest. Will the County fix my vehicle damage? We have signs on our trucks that do not hold us liable for vehicle damage. For roadwork, we have signs and flaggers present to keep vehicles away from potential hazards for this reason. My mailbox was damaged from the snow plow. The majority of the time mailbox damage is from the weight of the snow moving at the speed of the snow plow. We are not liable for mailbox damage due to snow. We recommend that if you are worried about your mailbox during winter operations that you put up a temporary mailbox shield (similar to those that can be seen on state routes).

Very informative article!
05/19/2026

Very informative article!

If there’s one topic that consistently comes up in conversations across La­Grange County, it’s roads. Whether it’s potholes, construction delays, or general wear and tear, it’s something we all experi­ence, and understandably, something we all care about. At a glance, it might seem simple:...

Drainage Project Closing 700 SCounty Road 700 S is scheduled to be closed between State Road 3 and County Road 550 E fro...
05/06/2026

Drainage Project Closing 700 S
County Road 700 S is scheduled to be closed between State Road 3 and County Road 550 E from Monday, May 11 at 7:00am until Saturday, May 16 at 5:00pm. The time frame is weather permitting. No through traffic throughout the closure.

03/13/2026

CR 075 W between CR 700 S & CR 800 S is now back open for travel.

CR 075 W between 7735 S to CR 800 S will be closed indefinitely. Please seek alternative route.
03/11/2026

CR 075 W between 7735 S to CR 800 S will be closed indefinitely. Please seek alternative route.

03/03/2026

Mark your calendars! The LaGrange County compost Site will officially open for 2026 on Thursday, April 2nd. The site will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please read all of this original post below from LaGrange County Emergency Management regarding our current road conditi...
01/27/2026

Please read all of this original post below from LaGrange County Emergency Management regarding our current road conditions and safety measures.

LaGrange County will be returning to a Watch (Orange) Travel Status at 5:00pm on Tuesday. A “Watch” Means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a "watch" local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans should be implemented by businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations.

If you are able, please stay off the roads for your safety as well as others. If you must be out, please plan accordingly by making sure your gas tank is full, having a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing. Let someone know your route of travel.

County Highway trucks have been battling the wind and snow all day and have done a great job. As they end for the day, roads will be drifted over very quickly, especially the north-south roads. Plows will be on the roads by 4:30 on Wednesday morning.

Did you know that our County Highway workers have been working 10-12 hour shifts for 16 of the last 17 days? They cover 785 miles of roadway in our county with 20 dump truck and 8 medium duty trucks. Each route on a good day takes a dump truck 7 hours to complete. When equipment breaks down or vehicles are left abandoned in the roads, this delays their travel significantly.

Thank you to all of our Highway Workers and First Responders for braving this weather to do the best that you can to keep our community safe. It is appreciated.

01/27/2026

Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected today as winds gust 25 to 35 mph, especially on north-south oriented roads in rural/open areas. 1-3” of lake effect snow will also be possible along and north of the Michigan border today into this evening. Check weather.gov/iwx for details.

11/10/2025

Upcoming Intersection Signage Change at CR 600 S and CR 500 W

Due to the lack of sufficient intersection site distance and the lack of a shoulder lane, the County will be installing an all-way stop at the intersection of CR 600 S and CR 500 W. New signage and warning signage will be installed in the upcoming weeks.

09/03/2024

LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. – INDOT announces alternating lane closures on U.S. 20 east of LaGrange for a small structure replacement at East Fly Creek.
Crews will begin working between C.R. 400 E and C.R. 450 E on or after Monday, August 26. U.S. 20 will be reduced to one lane through mid-November, with a temporary signal installed to direct traffic through the area. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
INDOT encourages drivers to consider safety for all by slowing down, using extra caution and driving distraction-free when traveling in and around all work zones.

05/23/2024

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!!

We have several road construction projects scheduled throughout the county this summer. Here is a list of locations and dates.

The following projects are scheduled to begin on/after 05/20/2024 and be completed on/around 07/08/2024 weather permitting:

1000 West from US 20 to SR 120
100 South from 600 W to 1200 W
400 South from SR 5 to 1200 W

The following projects are scheduled to begin on/after 06/01/2024 and be completed on/around 08/26/2024 weather permitting:

1150 East from US 20 to 500 S
300 North from 100 E to 1200 E

Please be prepared for Road Closed signs, partial lanes, local traffic only, uneven edges and delays. SEEK ALTERNATE ROUTES

There also will not be any millings available. They will be used for future projects.

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300 E. Factory Street
Lagrange, IN
46761

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