Dear All,

The latest in road construction on our interstates in Marion County is attached. This is what is going to be going on this weekend, so if you are planning on using I-465, I-65, I-865, or driving close to the areas that are being worked on be advised of delays, detours, and additional traffic close by. Note that the ramp closures on 71st Street to I-465 northbound and I-465 NB to 86th Street are both here on the west side.

Do remember to slow down in work zones and pay attention to the posted speed limits. The roads are uneven in spots, there are workers who are doing their job, and traffic is heavier and may stop suddenly. We all want everyone to be safe and not have any accidents.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Please feel free to forward this on to others not only in our district, but throughout Marion County of to those you know who may be coming to Indianapolis this weekend.

Sincerely,

Janice McHenry

City-County Councillor District 6

Full closures, lane restrictions, ramp closures

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Weekend Work: Construction around Marion County

Friday, August 16 to Monday, August 19

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Transportation is asking drivers to plan ahead for another full weekend of construction in Marion County.

Contractors will be working to repair winter damage and improve pavement conditions in five different zones around Indianapolis interstates.

Drivers are encourage to plan ahead this weekend and find alternate routes. In addition, they are reminded to pay attention, drive distraction free and slow down in work zones.

Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department will be patrolling work zones and ticketing drivers for speeding, reckless driving and driving distracted.

INDOT crews and Hoosier Helpers will be present on the interstates to make sure drivers are aware of slowing traffic and upcoming work zones.

Construction work is weather dependent in some cases. Follow @INDOTEast on Twitter for the most up-to-date information on schedule changes.

Full closures

I-465 EB/NB from I-65 to I-70
- ALL LANES CLOSED
- Today through August 24
- Detour: Thru traffic is asked to take I-70 EB through Indianapolis back to I-465 NB. From I-74 WB: Take I-465 SB to I-65 NB to I-70 EB back to I-465 NB.

INDOT is using a full closure to keep everyone on the road safe. Crews will be able to work faster and get more done within the full closure. Maintenance crews will also have a chance to get into the closure to clear drains, repair signs and guardrail and other activities.

Lane Restrictions

I-69 SB: 116th St collector lanes (mile marker 205.2)
- CLOSED
- 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 EB/SB from Fall Creek to I-70 interchange
- Left two lanes closed
- 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 NB/WB from 56th/Shadeland to Fall Creek
- ALL LANES CLOSED
- Traffic will be diverted onto the Shadeland collector lanes. Drivers will still be able to go Northbound in this area.
- 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 NB from 71st St to 86th St
- Left two lanes open
- 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-65 NB & SB from I-465 to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. (Exit 117) (northwest side)
- 2 lanes open in each direction
- Now through August 24
I-865 EB & WB from I-465 to I-65
- 1 lane open in each direction
- Now through August 30

Ramp Closures

71st St to I-465 NB
- 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 NB to 86th St
- 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
116th St to I-69 SB
- 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
SR 37 to I-69 SB
- 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m .Monday

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