I-65 Southbound Traffic Will Shift Onto Temporary Lanes Starting Monday

by | Jan 30, 2022 | News Release

Temporary lanes will grant access to newly constructed bridge over Lewis Street

 

Starting tomorrow, January 31, traffic heading from I-65 southbound to I-70 eastbound will be redirected to the new bridge over Lewis Street using newly constructed temporary lanes. These temporary lanes will allow construction crews to continue pile driving, bridge demolition, and paving.

Access to downtown Indianapolis will be maintained via:

  • I-70 westbound collector/distributor (C/D) ramp exit ramp to Michigan Street (13-ton declared vehicle weight restriction in effect)
  • Pine Street entrance ramp to I-70 eastbound from Ohio Street, Michigan Street and New York Street
  • I-65 northbound/I-70 eastbound exit ramp to Washington Street (13-ton declared vehicle weight restriction in effect)
  • I-65 northbound and southbound to Martin Luther King. Jr./West Street
  • I-65 southbound to Meridian Street
  • I-65 northbound to Meridian and Pennsylvania Streets
  • All existing ramps on I-70 west of the South Split

INDOT encourages drivers to slow down, exercise caution and drive distraction-free through all work zones.

Stay informed

For up-to-date project information, text “NORTHSPLIT” to 468311. Follow the North Split project’s progress on social media at:

Indiana motorists can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time throughout the state, here: https://www.in.gov/indot/2420.htm.

For details on the lane restrictions and closures associated with the current work, please visit 511 Cars for more information.