A rail spur will be installed to serve the former Whirlpool complex at Whirlpool and Berkel drives beginning Monday, May 5, the City of LaPorte Office of Engineering announced.
As a result, Whirlpool Drive and Berkel Drive will both be closed for approximately two weeks, beginning May 5. No traffic will be allowed to access Whirlpool Drive or Berkel Drive from Larson Street. Necessary traffic will access the area from Genesis Drive and/or from Park Street. There will be no through traffic.