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Construction Chaos: INDOT busy with several weekend projects

There are several lane restrictions this weekend on I-65, I-465 and I-865.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTHR) - The weekend "construction chaos" is already underway.

INDOT is shutting down Interstate 65 between 465 and the North Split.

They hope to have it reopened in time for the morning commute on Monday.

There are also several lane restrictions this weekend on I-65, I-465 and I-865.

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From INDOT:

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Transportation will be out in five different locations this weekend.

Contractors are repairing winter damage by resurfacing, strengthening bridges and extending the life of roadways.

Maintenance crews will also be out working to repair barrier wall, guardrails, clearing drains and fixing lights.

There will be at least five active work zones through the weekend. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and find an alternate route. They are also reminded to watch for slow vehicles and leave plenty of time to slow down before a construction zone.

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

Full Closures

I-65 NB from I-465 to North Split
- All lanes closed
- 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday

Lane Restrictions

I-65 NB from Southport Rd. to I-465
- One lane open
- 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 EB from Keystone to White River
- One lane open
- 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 NB from I-70 interchange to Pendleton Pike
- One lane open
- 9 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 WB from White River to Keystone
- Two lanes open
- 7 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Monday
I-465 EB from I-865 to U.S. 31 (Meridian St.)
- Left lane closed
- 8 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday
I-465 WB from U.S. 31 (Meridian St.) to I-865
- Left lane closed
- 8 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Sunday
I-465 NB from 56th St. to 96th St. (Northwest side)
- One lane open
- 8 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday
I-865 EB & WB from I-465 to I-65
- 1 lane open in each direction
- Now through October 9
I-65 NB & SB from Little Eagle Creek to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. (Exit 117) (northwest side)
- Two lanes open each direction
- Now through end of October

Ramp Closures

Ohio St. Ramps (downtown Indianapolis)
- 9 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday
NB Keystone Ave. to I-465 WB
- 7 a.m. Saturday to Monday at 6 a.m.