Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Porter, IN 46304, proposes to commence a construction activity that is regulated under Title 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) by IDEM. The activity consists of earthmoving, grading, utility relocation, installation of bridges and construction of an asphalt/concrete shared-use path and its associated amenities.

The route of the proposed Porter Brickyard Trail is within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Town of Porter, Indiana. The North Terminus of the Proposed trail starts at the Calumet Trail on Mineral Springs Road. It proceeds South and crosses over U.S. Highway 12 via a pre-fabricated bridge & approach structure. The trail them meanders through the National Lakeshore. Once the trail reaches West Oak Hill Road, it continues along an existing trail to Howe Road where it proceeds South to U.S. Highway 20. The trail crosses U.S. Highway 20 via a pre-fabricated bridge & approach structure. The trail then continues down Howe Road to Mineral Springs Road heading South to Beam Street and turns East under I-94 to Sexton Avenue. At Sexton Avenue, a section of trail continues East to Wagner Road, while another section of the trail turns South and continues until it reaches Lincoln Avenue. The trail then heads East along Lincoln Avenue and terminates at Wagner Road in Porter, IN.

The Town of Porter intends to comply with all of the requirements of the aforementioned Rule 5 so as to minimize erosion of the site during the construction process. Questions or comments regarding this project should be directed to Mr. Matt Keiser, of the Town of Porter. The erosion/sediment control plan for the shared-use path has been submitted to, and is subject to the approval of the Town of Porter.

The construction is expected to begin June 7, 2010. Duration of the project is approximately five years.

Dated this 10th day of February, 2010.

(February 12, 2010)