New traffic pattern: Mill Street & Jersey Street
On Tuesday, Oct. 14 after the morning rush hour, a new four-way stop will be installed at the intersection of Mill Street and Jersey Street. Motorists should drive carefully and follow posted signage.
Resurfacing: Union Street
Contractors will mill and resurface Union Street between David Brown Drive and Westfield Boulevard. Milling efforts began over the weekend and asphalt will be placed on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Lane restrictions are expected, and flaggers will be on site for traffic control.
Lane restrictions: 161st Street
Contractors began milling and resurfacing 161st Street between Oak Ridge Road and U.S. 31 near the entrance to Courtyards of Cielo Ranch late last week. The project is set to end on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Lane restrictions are in place. Flaggers are on-site for traffic control.
INDOT closure: Moontown Road
The Indiana Department of Transportation contract crews will resume work on an intersection improvement project at State Road 38 and Moontown Road/Hinkle Road. The project includes the installation of new traffic signals and turn lanes.
Moontown Road is closed at SR 38 for up to 45 days. The official detour will follow Grassy Branch Road, 191st Street, and Little Chicago Road.
During construction, both shoulders of SR 38 will be closed between East Street and Little Chicago Road, and the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph. Hinkle Road is scheduled to close once Moontown Road reopens. Overall construction is anticipated to be complete by the end of January.
Lane restrictions: Grassy Branch Road
Intermittent lane restrictions are anticipated on Grassy Branch Road between Grassy Knoll Drive and Mere Boulevard for a sidewalk project. The project is expected be completed by Oct. 31. Please use caution in this area.
Closure: Towne Road
Towne Road from 146th Street to Towne Run Road is closed to construct a roundabout tying into Old 146th Street. Please detour by using 146th Street to Ditch Road to 151st Street. This closure will tentatively last 60 days. All dates and timelines are subject to change due to weather, utilities, etc.
Partial closure: 171st Street
As of Sept. 11, a portion of 171st Street near Ditch Road is partially closed for 45 days. Ditch Road going north and south will remain open to through traffic, but please be aware of construction crews working in this area. There will still be access to Maple Glen Elementary. This construction is part of the 171st Street and Ditch Road roundabout.
Transmission line extension project
Citizens Gas will begin the second phase of its transmission line extension project that began in 2024. Operations will be along the east side of Oak Ridge Road between Oak Ridge and Holly Farms Drive (Viking Meadows entrance).