INDIANAPOLIS – Traffic patterns on the southwest side of Indianapolis have changed to allow I-69 Finish Line to enter its next phase of construction, rebuilding I-465 eastbound. It includes a new bridge over the White River.
Beginning Friday night, and continuing through 5 a.m. on Monday, westbound I-465 traffic, between I-65 and I-70 on the city’s southwest side, will be limited to a single lane. During the weekend restrictions crews will shift the westbound lanes to the north in preparation for an eastbound switch later in the month.
During the double-lane restriction, the speed limit on westbound I-465 will be reduced to 45 miles per hour. The speed limit on eastbound I-465 will remain at 55 miles per hour.
This short video shows where roadways and ramps are restricted during this weekend’s work. A graphic representation of the same information can be found here.
To reduce traffic volume and the number of conflict points in the construction zone, several westbound entrance ramps onto I-465 will close during this weekend’s lane restrictions. The following ramps will be closed:
- I-65 southbound to I-465 westbound
- I-65 northbound to I-465 westbound
- U.S. 31 southbound to I-465 westbound
- U.S. 31 northbound to I-465 westbound
- S.R. 37 (Harding Street) southbound to I-465 westbound
The U.S. 31 southbound to I-465 westbound ramp closure will remain in place through 2024. All other ramps will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, March 13.
A similar restriction for eastbound I-465 is currently scheduled for March 24 to 27 but is weather dependent and subject to change.
During the weekend restrictions, I-65 northbound traffic will be detoured north to I-70 westbound at the South Split. The nearest entry point to the I-465 westbound work zone is Emerson Avenue.