Road work means ramp and lane closures for major Indy interstates

INDIANAPOLIS – Multiple interstate construction projects mean drivers will have to pay extra attention, especially during the overnight hours.

The Indiana Department of Transportation said the work ranges from pavement markings to overhead signage placement and drainage improvements along stretches of I-465, I-70 and I-65 in different parts of the city.

I-465 north side work

On the north side, crews will place permanent pavement markings along parts of I-465.

To accomplish that, INDOT mandated the following closures:

Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24 (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

• Three left lanes closed on I-465 EB from U.S. 31 (mile marker 31.1) to River Road (mile marker 34.2)

Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

• Two right lanes closed on I-465 WB from River Road (mile marker 34.2) to U.S. 31 (mile marker 31.1)

Friday, June 27 (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

• Three right lanes closed on I-465 WB from River Road (M 34.2) to near Keystone Avenue (mile marker 32.8)
• Exit ramp from I-465 WB to Keystone Avenue (Exit 33) closed

Saturday, June 28 (9 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

• Three right lanes closed on I-465 WB from River Road (mile marker 34.2) to near Keystone Avenue (mile marker 32.8)
• Entrance ramp from Keystone Avenue to I-465 WB closed

Overnight sign work

Additional work this week means overnight restrictions affecting I-465 ramps, local roads and parts of I-70 on Indy’s east side.

INDOT said crews will perform overhead signage work.

Here’s what to watch for:

Monday, June 23 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

• Right lane of westbound Brookville Road closed just east of I-465

Tuesday, June 24 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

• Right lane of westbound Washington Street closed near I-465
• Ramp from westbound Washington Street to I-465 NB closed

Wednesday, June 25 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

• Right two lanes of eastbound Washington Street closed just west of I-465
• Thursday, June 26 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
• Right lane of westbound 56th Street closed near I-465
• Ramp from westbound 56th Street to I-465 closed

Friday, June 27 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

• Right lane of eastbound 56th Street closed near I-465
• Ramp from eastbound 56th Street to I-465 closed
• Right lane of I-70 WB closed near Post Road (mile marker 91.2 to mile marker 89.9)

Northbound I-65 closures

A stretch of northbound I-65 will close this weekend as crews work on drainage improvements beneath the interstate.

The work is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 27, and run through 6 a.m. on Monday, June 30.

The closures on northbound I-65 extend from the I-65/I-465 interchange to the I-65/I-70 interchange. The following northbound ramps will close as a result:

• Eastbound I-465 to northbound I-65
• Westbound I-465 to northbound I-65
• Keystone Avenue entrance/exit ramps
• Raymond Street entrance/exit ramps
• Morris/Prospect exit ramp

INDOT recommends I-465 and I-70 for detours. Drivers should watch for signs guiding them along the way.

Additional I-65 restrictions

Beginning on Sunday, June 29, northbound I-65 will be reduced to a single lane between Morris Street and Virginia Avenue.

This restriction will stay in place through the rest of the year as crews build an additional lane along that stretch of the interstate.

Drivers should slow down and use extra caution around work zones. INDOT said all work depends on the weather and is subject to change.