LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Transportation announced S.R. 4 will be reduced to one lane between C.R. 1000 E and Osborne Trail starting Monday.

INDOT officials say the lane closures will alternate on S.R. 4 at Miller Ditch with traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals through late May.

Crews will be working on a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project.

Drivers are asked to stay alert near crews and to wait for the temporary traffic signal.

Motorists are also encouraged to allow extra time when driving through work zones and drive distraction-free.