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I-70 Westbound Traffic Shifting This Weekend
INDOT wants motorists to be aware of a big traffic shift on the North Split project in Downtown Indianapolis. INDOT will begin shifting I-70 WB traffic across the median onto the new flyover bridge starting Saturday, October 1. The transition is anticipated to be...
INDOT Announces Traffic Shifts and Closures on North Split Project
Beginning Friday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m., weather permitting, INDOT will reduce I-65 SB between Alabama Street and College Avenue (MM 113 to MM 112.4) to one lane for paving operations. Traffic will resume as normal on Sept. 12 at 5 a.m. Saint Clair Street is scheduled...
INDOT Partners with City to Welcome Gen Con Back to Indianapolis
INDOT is partnering with local organizers to welcome Gen Con attendees back to Indianapolis. Gen Con is a four-day tabletop gaming convention that draws thousands of people to Indianapolis each year. This year’s event will run from August 4-7, in multiple venues in...
Pine Street Entrance Ramp to I-70 Eastbound to Close Through Late September
INDOT will close the Pine Street entrance ramp to I-70 eastbound as part of the ongoing North Split reconstruction project. The ramp is scheduled to close on or after Monday, July 25 and will reopen to traffic in late September, weather permitting. During the...
10th Street to Close for Bridge Work
Work to begin on Monday, July 18 and continue through mid-September INDOT will close a portion of 10th Street in downtown Indianapolis as part of the ongoing North Split reconstruction project. 10th Street will reopen, weather permitting, by mid-September. During...
Local Traffic Restrictions Continue as North Split Construction Progresses
Central Avenue to close and I-65 southbound C/D ramp to experience traffic shift beginning next week INDOT will be closing portions of local Indianapolis streets as construction of the North Split continues. Drivers are asked to be aware of changing traffic patterns...
New I-65/I-70 Flyover Bridge Open to Traffic
INDOT has opened the largest structure within the North Split project. The southbound to eastbound flyover bridge is now open to traffic. Earlier this morning, North Split construction crews shifted traffic onto the interchange’s newly re-constructed flyover bridge....
The Heat is On
Now that summer is here and temperatures continue to rise, it is important for the Superior Construction team to inform and protect North Split employees from heat-related illnesses. For the safety of the teams, crews have implemented precautionary measures and...
North Split Crews Put Safety First
Bright and early on any given Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning, Jake America and Kyle Kester are hard at work preparing the safety training for new hires on the North Split Reconstruction Project. As one of three Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) managers on...
City Market
Indianapolis City Market set to bloom with slowing construction Since 1886, Indianapolis City Market has illustrated a storied history of retail center cultivation in the heart of downtown. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the space is now filled...
AES 500 Festival Parade Returns Downtown
After a two-year hiatus, the AES 500 Festival Parade returns to downtown Indianapolis tomorrow. In preparation, two I-65 ramps will be temporarily closed. I-65 northbound to Meridian/Pennsylvania streets will close at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. The ramp from...
One Year Later: Update on North Split Interchange Project
INDOT is providing a progress update on the North Split reconstruction project one year after the interchange’s full closure. Since May 15, 2021, North Split construction crews have: Successfully demolished 38 of 51 bridges in need of repair Placed 217 of 390 precast...
Erosion and Dust Control
Dust and Debris and Erosion, Oh My! As we head into summer, crews are gearing up for dry weather. It’s no secret that construction work can stir up dirt, dust, and debris. To help minimize environmental impacts, North Split crews follow specific mitigation strategies...
Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie: Open for business.
On March 13, 2020, the date a global pandemic closed much of the world, the Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie, located at 1258 Windsor Street, had planned to open. Forced to cancel their much-anticipated grand opening, the lights went dark until 18-months later when the...
Crews Gearing Up for Spring
Now that the weather is getting warmer, crews can restart several specific construction activities throughout the North Split project area. Two of the biggest opportunities are the availability of asphalt and the ability to perform earthwork. Over the winter, asphalt...
Some Pig! Meat, Beer, Wine and Parking: The Beerded Swine Has It All
The Beerded Swine, located at 501 North College, recently opened with big dreams. But business owner Lisa Abendroth’s journey and vision for the custom neighborhood butcher shop and beer lounge started long before the pandemic, supply chain delays, rising prices and...
Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Kick Off 2022 Next Level Roads Construction Season
INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Eric J. Holcomb joined Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Smith, law enforcement, and road construction industry partners today to kick off the 2022 Next Level Roads construction season. The kickoff event was held at the...
Central Avenue To Close Monday
Central Avenue is scheduled to close between 11th and 12th streets on Monday morning, March 21. This closure will immediately follow the reopening of Alabama Street over the weekend and is expected to continue through mid-April. As crews work to demolish overhead...
INDOT Reminds Drivers of Closures Ahead of NCAA Events
INDOT is reminding motorists to plan ahead for travel related to the upcoming NCAA March Madness tournament and NCAA Men & Women's Swimming & Diving finals. Routes to Gainbridge Fieldhouse and IUPUI Natatorium may be impacted by work being performed as part of...
Vermont Street To Close March 14
INDOT will close Vermont Street early Monday, March 14, under I-65 between Davidson Street and Pine Street early Monday as part of the North Split reconstruction project. Crews will be installing Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall through late March....