Change traffic near railroad tracks in Valparaiso

The reconfiguration of Calumet Avenue between the railroad tracks and Evans Avenue has caused terrible traffic backups and delays after the train goes through. Now there's word of adding turn signals to the lights that will delay traffic even more.

When the rain comes, Valpo won't run and hide

VALPARAISO | Bring on the rain!

Valpo opens bids for Calumet Ave. reconstruction

VALPARAISO | Reconstruction of Calumet Avenue between the Canadian National railroad tracks and Evans Avenue is expected to begin by mid-June.

Firm to study drainage needs in north Valpo

VALPARAISO | One of the last major vacant properties in Valparaiso is the subject of a study to determine the best way to deal with drainage issues so it could be developed.

Valparaiso ready to improve section of North Calumet Avenue

VALPARAISO | The city will seek bids next month for improvements to North Calumet Avenue between the Canadian National railroad tracks and Evans Avenue.

Valpo parks seeking funding help for projects

VALPARAISO | When you have more projects to do than you can afford, the first thing you do is prioritize what needs to be done.

Valpo stormwater work booming this year

VALPARAISO | The city is about to launch a major offensive in Operation Thunderstruck, the war against stormwater flooding.

LaPorte/Ind. 49 again Valpo's worst intersection

VALPARAISO | The names stay pretty much the same. Only the order in which they appear changes each year for Valparaiso's list of the 10 most dangerous intersections.

Valpo receives honors, OKs spending

VALPARAISO | It was a night for receiving awards and spending money at Monday's City Council meeting.

City hopes to save on Valparaiso Street bond refinance

VALPARAISO | The city plans to act as quickly as possible to take advantage of the low interest rates by refinancing two bond issues for the Valparaiso Street project.

Project to do a lot in a short space

VALPARAISO | The Evans Avenue reconstruction project is short, but it's big enough that Valparaiso Deputy Engineering Director Adam McAlpine is considering holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for it.

Valpo plans improvements to Calumet Avenue

VALPARAISO | The city's Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract Thursday for surveying work needed to design improvements for Calumet Avenue between the Canadian National tracks and Evans Avenue.