Where road construction is happening in Indianapolis in January
This story has been updated with new schedules for some closures related to the North Split project and the IU Health hospital proje
A near-permanent fixture of IndyStar's monthly roadwork lists is finally gone: Indianapolis officials in December cut the ribbon on the block of East Market Street between City Market and the City-County Building after a 15-month closure.
But there is much work left to be done as part of the city's vision to revamp the Monument Circle area — including East Market Street's counterpart, West Market Street between Illinois and Meridian Streets.
Of course, Indiana Department of Transportation's North Split project is also causing a slew of rotating road closures in January. Work will continue on New York Street and Saint Clair Street beneath the interstate through mid-January, at which time there will be new closures. This project will stick with us through Thanksgiving.
Here's what road closures to expect in Indianapolis in January:
North College Avenue
Where: Between 62nd Street and Broad Ripple Avenue.
When: Through early March.
Why: A private construction project on the block involves heavy steel and crane work.
Detour: Use Kessler Boulevard East Drive, North Meridian Street and 71st Street. Note: Nearby Carrollton Avenue is a one-way, southbound street that is not a part of the formal detour. The Red Line will not be impacted.
West Market Street
Where: Between Monument Circle and Illinois Streets.
When: Phase 1, which is on the westbound lane, will wrap up before the College Football Playoff Championship weekend Jan. 9-10. Then the project will shift to Phase 2 on the eastbound lane, which is expected to wrap up by August.
Why: To rebuild the street with an improved roadway and sidewalk paver system, ADA-compliant ramps and crosswalks, streetscaping and more parking. This is similar to the project newly completed on East Market Street.
East Market Street: After 15 months, East Market Street next to City Market is finally open
Several downtown streets
Where: Missouri, Pennsylvania, South and Virginia streets in the vicinity of the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.
When: Jan. 9, beginning 8 a.m., lasting several hours
Why: Extra Yard 5K race, part of the College Football Playoff Championship weekend.
Detour: Avoid the area entirely bordered by Washington, Delaware, McCarty and West streets. View a map of the race here.
Lewis Street
Where: Under Interstate 65/70.
When: Until Feb. 1.
Why: Drainage structure installation as part of INDOT's North Split reconstruction project.
Detour: Bicyclists and pedestrians should use the Monon Loop. The detour for cars follows 13th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, Commerce Avenue and 16th Street.
East Market Street
Where: Between Pine and Davidson streets.
When: Jan. 6 through Feb. 4.
Why: Structure excavation and shoring tower installation for the North Split project.
Detour: Washington Street.
10th Street
Where: Between College and Highland avenues.
When: Jan. 17-29.
Why: Bridge demolition and beam setting for the North Split project.
Detour: Bicyclists and pedestrians should use the Monon Loop and 16th Street. The detour for cars follows 16th Street.
Michigan Street
Where: Between Pine and Davidson streets.
When: Jan. 3-21.
Why: Part of the North Split project.
Detour: Pedestrians may use Vermont Street; drivers will be detoured to Washington Street.
Delaware/11th Street ramp to I-70 East
When: On or after Jan. 11, and for two months
Why: Part of the North Split project.
Detour: Traffic will be detoured to West Street onto I-70 eastbound, or New York or Ohio streets to Pine Street onto I-70 eastbound.
East Pleasant Run Parkway South Drive
Where: Between Linden Street and Villa Avenue.
When: Through late February.
Why: Citizens Energy Group sewer rehabilitation project.
Detour: Use Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive. Local access will remain open.
Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive
Where: Between Meridian Street and Madison Avenue.
When: Beginning Jan. 3 and lasting about two weeks.
Why: Citizens Energy Group sewer rehabilitation project.
Detour: Use Meridian Street, Southern Avenue and Madison Avenue.
X-shaped intersection of Southeastern and English avenues
Where: The intersection of Rural Street, Southeastern Avenue and English Avenue; Rural Street from this intersection to Washington Street will be closed during construction except to local traffic. English Avenue between Oxford and Gray streets will be only accessible to westbound local traffic.
When: Through May 2022.
Why: Construction of a roundabout, related to the Community Justice Campus project.
Detour: Heading south on Rural Street, take East Washington Street, Sherman Drive, Prospect Street, Keystone Avenue and Hoyt Avenue to rejoin with Rural Street south of the intersection. Use the same roads heading northbound. There are also posted bike and pedestrian detours.
Southeastern Avenue
Where: From slightly east of Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive to just east of Earhart Street
When: On or after Jan. 5, through about Jan. 10
Why: To install a new pipe across Southeastern Avenue, as part of the Twin Aire road improvement project that includes the roundabout at Southeastern and Rural Street.
Detour: Heading west, take Sherman Drive, Prospect and State avenues to reconnect with English and Southeastern avenues. Heading east, use Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive, English Avenue and Sherman Drive to reach Southeastern Avenue.
16th Street
Where: The intersection with Capitol Avenue, and the stretch between Capitol and Senate avenues.
When: Jan. 11 through mid February.
Why: Underground utility work for the construction of a new Indiana University Health hospital.
Detour: The main entrance to the Methodist Hospital emergency department on 16th Street has reopened. The temporary access road from Capitol Avenue will also remain open throughout the utility work. The Red Line bus stations at 14th and 18th streets will be closed through March 30, detouring to three temporary stops along Meridian Street at 10th, 13th and 16th streets. Riders on Route 18 and 28 can use those same temporary stops.
IU Health traffic: Some road closures near new IU Health hospital to last through March
Capitol Avenue
Where: Between 15th and 16th Streets
When: Jan. 11 through March 30
Why: Underground utility work for the construction of a new Indiana University Health hospital.
Detour: Heading south on Capitol, take 18th Street east to Meridian Street as an alternative.
Contact IndyStar transportation reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter @kayla_dwyer17.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Road work: Where to expect construction in Indianapolis in January
