INDIANAPOLIS — When INDOT closed the north split for a reconstruction project in 2020, all those big rigs and cars had to go somewhere, and downtown roads paid the price.
Now the state is dishing out millions to get those streets and sidewalks back in shape, and that also means new closures of its own.
INDOT first announced the project last year as crews repaved more than a dozen roads, like 11th Street. This month, they are looking to tackle even more streets.
“North split opened up and now we are doing some local road work specifically looking at resurfacing sidewalks and curbs,” said Kyleigh Cramer, a spokesperson with INDOT. “We understand the hassle and inconvenience but we have heard some really great feedback from the payoff as well.”
As part of this project, the following restrictions are expected while crews mill and resurface streets, and replace curb ramps:
- Restrictions are in place this week on Alabama St. and Central Ave. between the interstate and 16th St. for paving operations.
- On or after Sept. 3, restrictions will be in place on Washington St. from East St. to Southeastern Ave. Once Washington St. paving is complete crews will move to pave West St. from West Morris St. to 11th St.
- On or after Sept. 4, restrictions for pavement marking installation will be in place on 11th St. between College Ave. and Central Ave. Restrictions will also be in place on Central Ave. between 16th and 10th streets.
- On or after Sept. 9, milling and paving operations will begin on Alabama St. between St. Clair and 16th streets. No parking will be allowed on either side of Alabama St. during this work, which is expected to last approximately two weeks. "No parking" signage will be in place prior to this work.
The goal is to finish the project by this winter.