UPDATE: Diverging diamond construction on S.R. 2 intersection underway

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Indiana Department of Transportation's contractor will begin construction of an interchange at S.R. 2 and Larrison Blvd/Strawberry Rd on or after Aug. 17.

The left passing lane of S.R. 2 will be closed in the westbound direction. Traffic patterns will change as construction progresses. S.R. 2 will maintain at least one travel lane in each direction, with lane closures and traffic shifts as needed.

Access to and from Larrison Boulevard will be reduced to right in, right out movements, and Larrison Boulevard will be realigned to intersect with S.R. 2 to the east of the current intersection while construction is occurring. Strawberry Road will be closed to the south of S.R. 2.

The existing two-way stop-controlled intersection will be converted to a grade-separated interchange with a design referred to as a diverging diamond. The project will include constructing two bridges carrying Larrison Boulevard/Strawberry Road over S.R. 2 and four single-lane interchange ramps, widening Larrison Boulevard/Strawberry Road approaching the interchange, and installing traffic signals north and south of S.R. 2 to control traffic on Larrison Boulevard/Strawberry Road when crossing over the diverging diamond interchange. S.R. 2 will remain a four-lane divided highway with two lanes in each direction.

The interchange is expected to open to traffic in late 2027.

INDOT encourages drivers to allow extra time when traveling through this area and follow traffic directions carefully. Motorists should slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones. 

Learn more about the project at bit.ly/SR2LarrisonBlvd.