FISHERS, Ind. — The City of Fishers is gearing up to start construction on the pedestrian bridge over 96th Street.
The bridge will connect the Fishers portion of the Nickel Plate Trail to Indianapolis, where trail construction is currently underway and expected to finish in spring 2025, according to city officials.
The bridge will have concrete arches, with cables supporting the bridge deck; multi-colored LED lighting; and logos for Fishers, Indianapolis, Nickel Plate Trail and Andretti. The northern and southern ends of the bridge will feature a "retaining wall approach," officials said.
The Fishers section of the Nickel Plate Trail stretches from north of 96th Street to 146th Street. After the bridge is installed, the trail will continue south to 42nd Street in Indianapolis and connect with the Monon Trail. On the northern end of Fishers at 146th Street, the Nickel Plate Trail extends nearly three miles into downtown Noblesville, where it connects with the Midland Trace Trail.
"When fully completed, the Nickel Plate Trail will offer 17.8 miles of natural beauty and outdoor recreation in eastern Hamilton and Marion County while connecting to more than 50 miles of regional trails," a spokesperson for the City of Fishers said.
Construction for the 96th Street bridge is expected to start later this year, with a projected opening date of fall 2025.
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