You can expect construction impacts between 2025 and 2028. Due to the size of the project, the work will take place in phases spread out across 12 construction areas along the Blue Line corridor to minimize the impact to any one area.
IndyGo will work with the selected contractors to determine final sequence and timing of construction activities. Right now, we are projecting work along Washington Street will start near Cumberland on the city’s eastside and shift west toward Sadlier Drive. Work on the portion of Washington Street downtown between the Carson Transit Center and the Indianapolis Zoo will also be scheduled early in the project. Please see the graphic below for the other various scheduled segments and their estimated construction timing.
Construction Forecast
Blue Line construction is separated into 12 construction areas as shown on the segment-by-segment map below. Work is projected to start along Washington Street in Spring 2025. This section is designed to give an estimated look-ahead of construction activity happening along the corridor and will be updated weekly once construction begins.

Work in this section is scheduled for mid-2026 through mid-2028.
Work in this section is scheduled for late 2025 through mid-2028.
Work in this section is scheduled for mid-2025 through late 2027.
The first major closure and detours for Blue Line construction will start Thursday, Aug. 14. Washington Street will be closed from Koehne Street to White River Parkway for approximately one month. This storm sewer construction will include a full closure on Washington Street at the intersection of Harding and Washington streets. See motorist detour map below.
The Blue Line is IndyGo’s third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line and will run 24 miles, connecting the Indianapolis International Airport to the Town of Cumberland via downtown Indianapolis along I-70, Holt Road and Washington Street. The line is scheduled to open for service in 2028. Once complete, it will offer faster, safer and more reliable service.
Northbound traffic will detour using Oliver and Belmont avenues and Washington Street. Southbound traffic will use Washington and West streets and Kentucky and Oliver avenues. Southbound trucks will follow Washington Street to West Street, then use I-70 to return to Harding Street.
Eastbound traffic will detour using Belmont Avenue to Michigan Street, then south on White River Parkway. Westbound traffic will detour using White River Parkway to Michigan Street, then south on Belmont Avenue.
Beginning on or after Aug. 14, the first major Blue Line construction closure will go into effect along Washington Street, between North White River Parkway and Belmont Avenue, for approximately six months. This closure is needed to construct new storm sewer trunk lines.
For the North White River Parkway to Belmont Avenue closure, westbound lanes will be closed to through traffic. Motorists driving westbound will detour around the closure using North White River Parkway, Michigan Street and Holt Road. Eastbound lanes will remain open, maintaining local access to residences and businesses along this portion of Washington Street.
IndyGo is committed to supporting residents, businesses and neighborhoods along the corridor during construction through resources like our community toolkit, construction liaison and weekly virtual office hours. You can access these tools and receive the latest updates on the anticipated construction schedule, planned detours and other key details directly in your inbox by signing up for the Blue Line newsletter on our website here.
Learn more about the Blue Line here.
Work in this section is scheduled for early 2025 through mid-2026.
Work in this section is scheduled for mid-2025 through late 2026.
Work in this section is scheduled for late 2026 through late 2027.
Work in this section is scheduled for late 2025 through mid-2028.
Work in this section is scheduled for late 2025 through late 2026.
Work in this section is scheduled for late 2026 through late 2027.
Work in this section is scheduled for late 2027 through mid-2028.
Work in this section is scheduled for early 2025 through mid-2027.
Work in this section is scheduled for early 2025 through mid-2027.
Blue Line Construction Open Houses
IndyGo recently hosted eight in-person and one virtual meetings throughout the Blue Line corridor to share
the upcoming construction timeline and help people prepare for closures and delays. Watch the video for glimpses of the events.