Eastbound lanes of I-94 in Hammond were shut down Tuesday morning after a police-involved shooting, turning the Borman Expressway into a crawl at the height of the morning rush. Troopers pushed traffic off the interstate at nearby ramps, sending drivers onto local streets that quickly clogged with backups.
Indiana State Police told ABC7 Chicago that eastbound lanes on I-94 were closed and traffic was being diverted at Calumet Avenue and Indianapolis Boulevard, and said there is no ongoing threat to the public. The agency did not immediately release additional details about the shooting. Investigators remained on scene while emergency crews worked to clear the area, according to the station.
Why Trouble On The Borman Spreads Fast
The Borman Expressway (I-80/94) is one of the region's most heavily used freight corridors, so any shutdown tends to ripple across northwest Indiana and into the Chicago area. A 2024 multi-vehicle crash that closed eastbound lanes near Calumet Avenue showed how quickly traffic can stack up, as reported by CBS Chicago documented, and the I-80/94 FlexRoad study details chronic congestion and safety issues along the corridor. Heavy truck traffic combined with tight interchanges means even short closures quickly turn into a major headache for commuters and freight haulers.
What Drivers Should Do
Motorists should plan for delays on eastbound I-94 through Hammond through the morning and keep an eye on traffic feeds before heading toward the Borman, officials told ABC7 Chicago. Local law enforcement and INDOT typically post updates on detours and lane reopenings, so if you can, consider routing around the area until investigators clear the scene. We will update this post as agencies release further information.
