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Disabled tractor trailer blocks lane on I-90 in Portage, Portage IN

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Traffic

Reported: 12/11/2025 09:06 AM

I-90, Portage, IN 46368

As discussed during the dispatch call, a white tractor trailer is disabled and blocking lane 12 near Portage Plaza on I-90. The vehicle will not start and towing assistance has been requested. Tow companies are en route to remove the vehicle and clear the lane.

Audio|Heard on: Whitley IN Public Works Group Calls

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01:31

Transcript:

00:00

We have a tractor trailer, white in color, Portage, lane 12,

00:06

disabled, vehicle will not start.

00:08

Patron is requesting assistance.

00:10

He was informed.

00:12

The tow will be at his expense.

00:16

MMPOC.

00:19

Control 131.

00:22

131.

00:24

All vehicles are 1024 from the 77 westbound passing lane shoulder.

00:30

High Star has been contacted to remove this lane closure.

00:34

Elkhart maintenance is going to have a moving op.

00:38

We're going to take it down to the 62 westbound driving lane shoulder, so Tom's can remove the tractor trailer that's in the north ditch at the 62 westbound.

00:52

So we're planning on meeting Tom's down there about 1 o'clock.

00:58

131.1.

01:02

And PLC.

01:03

Do you have traffic for AMPSC?

01:08

Affirmative.

01:10

Wasco towing is en route for Portage, Lane 12.

01:15

1117.

01:17

117. 117.

01:21

Portage Plaza, Lane 12,

01:24

tractor trailer.

01:25

We have long-go towing en route.

01:29

Copy. I'd be en route for traffic and roll.

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I-90, Portage, IN 46368

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