Road work and closures to look out for in Indianapolis in August
Segments of 38th Street look fairly torn up at the moment, as IndyGo continues construction for the incoming Purple Line. But access to the Indiana State Fair, which goes through Aug. 21, will be unencumbered.
The only snag is those heading to the fair from the east have to mind one detour, as the westbound lanes between Keystone and Emerson avenues remain closed for a few months.
Indiana State Fair 2022: Here's what you need to know about getting there, parking
Beyond that, an extremely busy summer construction season continues, with changes at the North Split interchange as well as the I-465 and I-69 interchange on the northeast side, known as the Clear Path project. Hint: There are two new ramp closures to look out for.
Here's what to look out for in August in Indianapolis.
Downtown streets under I-65/I-70 (North Split)
Central Avenue: Through mid-August.
Lewis Street: Through early August.
Ohio Street: Through mid-October.
10th Street: Through mid-September.
Pine Street ramp to I-70 eastbound: Through late September. (Delaware/11th Street ramp is now open.)
West Market Street
Where: The eastbound lane from Illinois Street to Monument Circle and the eastern two lanes of Illinois Street near the intersection with Market Street.
When: Until later this year.
Why: Reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks, similar to a completed portion of east Market Street.
Detour: Take Illinois to Ohio to Pennsylvania to rejoin Market Street.
Fort Wayne Avenue
Where: Between Delaware and Alabama Streets.
When: Through late August.
Why: A project to convert the street from one-way to two-way traffic.
Detour: Use Alabama, North and Delaware streets.
Monon Trail
Where: At various times, closures will occur from 22nd to 25th streets, 29th Street to Sutherland Avenue and from Fall Creek to 56th Street.
When: Segments will shut down for construction in phases throughout the summer. These are the segment closures slated for the period spanning June through the fall.
Why: A $1.7 million widening project.
Detour: The pedestrian detour follows College Avenue to the Fall Creek Parkway Trail, then west on 38th Street and north on Winthrop Avenue to rejoin the Monon. The bicycle detour uses 19th Street, New Jersey Street, the Fall Creek Parkway Trail then a series of neighborhood streets to rejoin the Monon at 56th Street. Full detour maps are at indy.gov/activity/major-transportation-projects.
More: Indy begins widening its portion of the Monon Trail for first time in decades
30th Street bridge
Where: Over the White River.
When: Until fall 2024.
Why: A historic bridge rehabilitation project, which will include a reinforced concrete arch, road and sidewalk replacement, added railing between sidewalks and vehicle lanes.
Detour: Drivers will have to go up north to 38th Street to cross the river, then Kessler Boulevard or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, back south to 30th Street. Pedestrians and cyclists can use the White River Trail and Cold Springs Road to cross the river at 16th Street.
Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue
Where: Between Sutherland Avenue and 32nd Street.
When: Through the end of September.
Why: A $16.4 million stormwater infrastructure project.
Detour: Via 30th Street, Keystone Avenue and 34th Street.
East 33rd Street
Where: Along segments of road between Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue and Ralston Avenue.
When: Through the end of December.
Why: To install a new stormwater system.
Detour: Via 32nd Street.
38th Street
Where: Westbound lanes from Keystone Avenue to Emerson Avenue.
When: Through approximately late November.
Why: Storm sewer construction in preparation for the Purple Line.
Detour: Westbound traffic will be detoured via Emerson Avenue, 46th Street and Keystone Avenue. An eastbound lane will remain open.
More: What to know about Purple Line construction
College Avenue bridge
Where: Over Central Canal, north of Broad Ripple Avenue.
When: Through the fall.
Why: Bridge maintenance, including partial replacement of the bridge deck, a new overlay and widened sidewalks.
Detour: Use Kessler Boulevard, Meridian Street and 71st Street.
East 71st Street
Where: The road beneath I-465, between Avalon Trail Court and Shadeland Avenue. The multi-use trail is open, but will see intermittent closures for bridge work.
When: Through late this year.
Why: To install steel supports for an expanded I-465 bridge over 71st Street as part of the Indiana Department of Transportation's Clear Path project.
Detour: Shadeland Avenue, 75th Street and Binford Boulevard.
Binford Boulevard ramp
Where: The northbound loop ramp onto I-465 westbound.
When: Through 2025.
Why: To keep I-465 westbound traffic flowing through the work zone of INDOT's Clear Path project and to allow for the completion of temporary ramps at the I-69 and I-465 interchange.
Detour: Drivers should expect to find alternate routes for a couple years, INDOT says.
Allisonville Road ramp
Where: The on-ramp to eastbound I-465.
When: Beginning Aug. 5 and lasting through 2024.
Why: To keep traffic flowing through the work zone of INDOT's Clear Path project.
Detour: Drivers should find alternate routes for a couple years.
Southeastern Avenue
Where: Between Trowbridge Street and a railroad crossing at about 3400 E. Southeastern Avenue, except for the intersection with Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive, where east-west traffic can cross Southeastern Avenue. Rural Street remains closed at English Avenue.
When: Until the end of the year.
Why: Road, sidewalk and drainage improvements near the Community Justice Campus, including a two-lane roundabout at Southeastern Avenue and Rural Street.
Detour: North to Washington Street via State Avenue and Sherman Drive. It's recommended that pedestrians use sidewalks along local roadways: Trowbridge Avenue, Graydon Street, Meredith Avenue, Gray Street and English Avenue.
South Franklin Road
Where: Between Southeastern and Troy avenues.
When: Through late August.
Why: To replace the bridge over Miller Ditch.
Detour: Via Southeastern Avenue, Northeastern Avenue, Post Road and East Troy Avenue.
Carson Avenue
Where: The bridge over I-465
When: Through the beginning of 2023.
Why: This is the fifth and final bridge demolition and replacement over I-465 as part of the I-69 Finish Line project.
Detour: Via Keystone Avenue and Thompson Road.
Emerson Avenue bridge
Where: Between Southeastern Avenue and Raymond Street.
When: Through late summer.
Why: Bridge rehabilitation, resulting in 11-foot travel lanes, 6-foot sidewalks and drainage improvements.
Detour: Use Raymond Street and Southeastern Avenue as alternate north- and southbound routes.
Beecher Street and East Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive
Where: Beecher Street between East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive and East Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive; East Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive between Beecher and Raymond streets; and the Pleasant Run Trail access in these parts.
When: Through the end of 2023.
Why: For the Pleasant Run Tunnel project, which is part of Citizen Energy Group's larger DigIndy tunnel project.
Detour: Signs will detour motorists to Iowa Street, East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive, Shelby and Raymond streets.
East Pleasant Run Parkway North and South Drive
Where: On the north side, between Churchman Avenue and St. Peter Street. On the south side, between Churchman and Keystone avenues.
When: Beginning Aug. 1 and lasting for a year.
Why: Construction related to Citizens Energy Group's DigIndy tunnel system.
Detour: Follow posted detour signage.
22nd Street
Where: Between Capitol Avenue and North Kenwood Avenue.
When: Aug. 1 and lasting four weeks.
Why: Construction related to Citizens Energy Group's DigIndy tunnel system.
Detour: Follow posted detour signage.
Mann Road
Where: The bridge over I-465.
When: Through approximately the beginning of October.
Why: Bridge replacement as part of the I-69 Finish Line project.
Detour: Take Thompson Road, High School Road and Kentucky Avenue to cross I-465. The I-465 westbound exit ramp will remain open to northbound Mann Road, and the I-465 on ramp will remain open from Thompson Road and northbound Mann Road.
Shelby Street
Where: Bridge over Bean Creek.
When: July 19 through November.
Why: Bridge rehabilitation.
Detour: Vehicles will detour via Raymond Street, Troy Avenue and Keystone Avenue. Pedestrians may use Willow Drive and Southern Avenue to the designated detour along Manker Street.
Contact IndyStar transportation reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter @kayla_dwyer17.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis Traffic: Road closures to watch for in August 2022
