‘32 Connects’ construction begins next month in Westfield

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On or after Monday, April 7, INDOT contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will close a portion of State Road 32 in Westfield for reconstruction as part of the 32 Connects project.

Construction will take place in multiple phases, with all of SR 32 west of Union Street and the eastbound lanes of SR 32 east of Union Street being reconstructed in 2025, followed by the westbound lanes east of Union Street and completion of the roundabout at East Street and SR 32 in 2026.


Meeting for all businesses on State Road 32

If you are a business located on State Road 32, please join us for a 32Connects update at 4 p.m. Monday, March 31 at the Westfield Washington Public Library, 17400 Westfield Blvd. Representatives from the city and INDOT will provide important updates regarding construction.

RSVP at this link by Thursday, March 27.


On/after Monday, April 7

  • R. 32 closed through early October between Poplar Street and Union Street for reconstruction
  • Official detour: U.S. 31 and SR 38
  • SR32/Poplar Street/Shamrock Boulevard roundabout remains open
  • Union Street closed from south of Penn Street to north of Jersey Street through late June (includes intersection of SR 32/Union Street)
  • Official detour: 181st Street/Hoover Street, Sun Park Drive, SR 32, Wheeler Road/Westfield Park Drive, and 169th Street
  • SR 32 remains open east of Elm Alley; traffic shifted north and reduced to one lane each direction between east of Union Street to east of East Street for reconstruction of southern half of SR 32

Starting in late June or early July

  • SR 32 closed through early October between Poplar Street and west of Union Street for reconstruction
  • Official detour: U.S. 31 and SR 38
  • SR 32/Poplar Street/Shamrock Boulevard roundabout remains open
  • Union Street open to traffic
  • SR 32 traffic shifted north and reduced to one lane each direction between east of Union Street and east of East Street

Additional reconstruction work will occur later in 2025 and throughout 2026. Information about future phases is available at 32Connects.com. Work up to this point has included demolition and utility relocation activities.

In addition to reconstruction of SR 32 between Poplar Street and Timberbrook Run, the 32 Connects project also includes a roundabout at the intersection of SR 32 and East Street, as well as improved pedestrian facilities, crosswalks, signage, and landscaping throughout the corridor. The project aims to improve safety and mobility on SR 32 and prepare for future growth.

32 Connects is being completed in partnership with the City of Westfield.

During construction, motorists should slow down, avoid distractions, and use extra caution when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

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