Fall construction season is in full swing around Fishers, and this month the City of Fishers plans to debut several long-awaited projects around the city.
“Many of these projects have been in the works for years, so I’m incredibly excited to see the culmination of our work,” Fishers Director of Engineering Jason Taylor said. “These improvements will enhance both the motorist and pedestrian experience around our community, in a time where it’s more important than ever that we help our residents get to where they’re going quickly and efficiently, and give them new opportunities to explore our community by foot.”
Fall projects include:
Nickel Plate Trail
The first paved portion of the Nickel Plate Trail is set be completed later this month. Paving has been completed between 106th and 126th streets, and grading, paving and crossing improvements are in progress between 126th and 131st streets. The paved trail extending between 106th and 131st streets is set to open before Thanksgiving. Paving between 96th and 106th streets and 131st and 146th streets will be completed when funding becomes available.
96th Street
On Monday, Nov. 9, the City will debut two projects along the 96th Street corridor. The first project, in partnership with Hamilton County and the City of Indianapolis, is located east of Sargent Road to Cumberland Road and includes additional travel lanes, a walking path, and a widened bridge over Mud Creek. The second project, which began this summer, consists of major resurfacing and construction of grass medians on 96th Street, east of Interstate 69.
State Road 37
The work at 126th Street, east of SR 37, is wrapping up and the interchange is set to open next week. Construction is also underway at SR 37 and 146th Street and left-turn lanes are currently restricted. This work will be completed in the Fall of 2021. To learn more about the SR 37 Improvement Project and sign up to receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com.
Roundabout at 126th Street and Ford Drive
The new roundabout at126th Street and Ford Drive opened to traffic this week.
Resurfacing
Road resurfacing is in progress in Burberry and will be completed before Thanksgiving.
Downtown Improvements
The South Street project has been completed and the road opened to traffic in September. There is still construction occurring in the area due to development projects. The Lantern Road drainage improvement and resurfacing project is nearing completion. Lantern Road is complete and open to traffic with pavement work along Frances Street anticipated to be completed before Thanksgiving.
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