The Campus Parkway interchange at Interstate 69 Exit 210 will be shifted into a double-crossover diamond traffic pattern on or after Friday, May 12.
In order to implement the double-crossover diamond traffic pattern, Milestone Contractors plans to close Campus Parkway access over I-69 starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 11. Access to and from all interchange ramps will remain open to right turns only during the overnight traffic shift. Electronic message signs and police will direct motorists to the Olio Road overpass to cross over the interstate.
Weather permitting, Campus Parkway is expected to be open to traffic in a double-crossover diamond pattern by 6 a.m. on Friday, May 12.
Interchange construction continues
The Campus Parkway interchange will remain under construction and is expected to be fully open to traffic in its permanent configuration in July. Shifting traffic into the double-crossover diamond pattern now is intended to improve traffic flow during the remainder of construction.
Multiple traffic lane shifts will be required in the upcoming months to complete remaining construction of the new interchange design. Each phase of remaining construction will bring the interchange closer to its final traffic configuration and capacity.
About the double-crossover diamond interchange
Two similar interchanges have been constructed with success in Indiana. The first was at I-69 and Dupont Road in Fort Wayne, and the second was built at I-65 and Worthsville Road in Greenwood.
This interchange design may appear unusual, but by following signs, pavement markings and traffic signal instructions, drivers find these interchanges easy to navigate.
Drivers that currently turn right at the I-69 and Campus Parkway interchange will continue to do so.
Traffic signals, signs and pavement markings will briefly shift traffic to the left side of the road at the bridge across I-69. This allows left-turning traffic to flow more freely as it enters and exits I-69.
Through traffic on Campus Parkway will shift back to the right side of the road at the next traffic signal.
Motorists can learn about highway work zones and other traffic alerts at indot.carsprogram.org, 1-800-261-ROAD (7623) or 511 from a mobile phone.
For more information about the new double-crossover diamond interchange at Campus Parkway, as well as diagrams of the remaining traffic phases, go to http://www.in.gov/indot/3441.htm.
A video showing what drivers can expect in the crossover is available on our website, www.ReadTheReporter.com.