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Lafayette Boulevard to close Oct. 12–Nov. 9 for St. Joseph County Building roof work; expect downtown detours

A block of Lafayette Boulevard in downtown South Bend will be closed Oct. 12 through Nov. 9 for roofing work on the St. Joseph County Building, WNDU reported Oct. 9. The County Building will remain open; traffic will be detoured via William Street and accessible parking will remain available.

BUSINESSINDY BRIEFBy BusinessIndy Editorial StaffCommentsPublished October 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM EDTLinked source published October 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM EDT.

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A portion of Lafayette Boulevard in downtown South Bend will close beginning Oct. 12 and is expected to remain closed through Nov. 9 for roofing work on the St. Joseph County Building, WNDU reported Oct. 9. The closure will affect the block from Jefferson Boulevard to Washington Street.

Motorists should follow posted detour signs and expect minor delays; traffic will be detoured via William Street. Accessible parking may be accessed from Washington Street, and accessible spaces will remain available by the St. Joseph County Small Claims Court. Visitors are encouraged to use on-street parking on adjacent streets. WNDU, Oct. 9, 2026.

WHY IT MATTERS

This closure is a short-term, location-specific traffic change that affects people who need to reach the St. Joseph County Building or travel through downtown South Bend. The County Building itself will stay open and accessible during the project, including during the early voting period, so the closure changes how people get there rather than when services are available.

What drivers should do: follow posted detour signs and use William Street as the designated detour, plan for minor delays when driving through the area, and consider adjacent on-street parking when visiting downtown. For people who need accessible parking, the announcement says spaces will remain by the Small Claims Court and can be reached from Washington Street.

What to watch next: the schedule announced Oct. 9 sets the closure window from 2026-10-12 through 2026-11-09. Check city or county traffic advisories or the county building’s notices for any updates or changes to the work schedule.

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