The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will soon close a portion of Interstate 465 on the southeast side of Indianapolis for 15 days.
I-465 eastbound/northbound will be closed from I-65 to I-70 on the southeast side. This closure will begin on Friday, Aug. 9 and run through Saturday, Aug. 24.
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After the Labor Day holiday, INDOT will close I-465 southbound/westbound from I-70 down to I-65. That closure will begin on Sept. 6 and run through Sept. 21.
No closures will be in place during the Labor Day weekend.
The closures are part of a statewide $150 million plan to repair winter damage and improve pavement conditions around the state.
During the closures, INDOT would like to remind drivers to plan alternate routes and leave early.
Detours
During the first closure (I-465 eastbound/northbound from I-65 to I-70): Through traffic can take I-70 eastbound through downtown Indianapolis to I-465 northbound. I-74 traffic can take Southeastern Avenue from downtown to I-74 eastbound.
During the second closure (I-465 southbound/westbound from I-70 down to I-65): Through traffic can take I-70 westbound through downtown Indianapolis to I-465 south. I-74 westbound traffic can take Southeastern Avenue to downtown Indianapolis.