The Indiana Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that contractors will close southbound and westbound Interstate 465 between I-70 and I-65 on the southeast side of Indianapolis for up to 15 days beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 21.
Contractor crews will perform concrete pavement restoration, joint repair and replacement and bridge maintenance and rehabilitation to address winter damage and extend the life of pavement and bridges in the corridor. INDOT crews will also be working on sign replacement, guardrail repair, drain clearing, sweeping and debris cleanup during the closure.
The official interstate detour for southbound and westbound I-465 will follow I-70 and I-65 through downtown Indianapolis. Through traffic is encouraged to follow I-465 northbound and eastbound to avoid congestion and delays. Westbound through traffic on I-74 should follow the posted detour or use I-465 northbound and eastbound.
Commuters and local traffic may also consider the following local routes:
North-South routes
- Mitthoefer Road
- Post Road
- Franklin Road
- Shadeland Avenue
- Arlington Avenue
- Sherman Drive
East-West routes
- Southport Road
- Thompson Road
- Raymond Street
- English Avenue/Brookville Road
- Washington Street
- 10th Street
- 21st Street
- 30th Street
- 38th Street
- 56th Street