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Blue Line Construction Rider Detours

For the safety of riders and construction workers, there will be impacts to bus stops and routes when necessary. Temporary stops will be provided wherever possible. During times when construction must occur immediately adjacent to bus stops, those stops may need to be relocated or closed temporarily.

Be an informed rider during construction using this resource page to stay updated on anticipated service impacts. The timelines listed below are early estimates. For the latest real-time service changes, visit our Rider Alerts webpage or follow @IndyGoRiderAlerts on X (formerly Twitter).

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.

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Work in this section is scheduled for mid-2026 through mid-2028.

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from Holt to Rockville roads. Buses will detour around the closure using Holt and Rockville roads. Stops 50807, 50808 and 50809 will be closed. A temporary stop is planned near Washington and McClure streets.

*Last updated July 2025.

Work in this section is scheduled for late 2025 through mid-2028.

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from Rockville Road to White River Parkway. Buses will detour around the closure using White River Parkway, Michigan Street and Holt Road. Stops 50753, 50756, 50758, 50759, 50760, 50762 and 50763 will be closed. A temporary stop is planned near Washington Street and White River Parkway.

*Last updated July 2025.

 

 

 

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from Rockville Road to White River Parkway. Buses will detour around the closure using White River Parkway, Michigan Street and Holt Road. Stops 50753, 50756, 50758, 50759, 50760, 50762 and 50763 will be closed. A temporary stop is planned near Washington Street and White River Parkway.

IndyGo’s Route 8 will detour using North White River Parkway, Michigan Street and Belmont Avenue. All bus stops along Washington Street, between North White River Parkway and Belmont Avenue will be closed. Stops 50885, 50753, 50756 and 50758 will be closed. Temporary stops are planned near Washington Street and White River Parkway, and near Belmont Avenue and Washington Street.

*Last updated July 2025.

Work in this section is scheduled for early 2025 through mid-2026.

*Last updated July 2025.

 

Work in this section is scheduled for mid-2025 through late 2026.

*Last updated July 2025.

 

Work in this section is scheduled for late 2026 through late 2027.

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from Southeastern to State avenues. Buses will detour around the closing using Southeastern and State avenues. Stops 50605 and 50607 will be closed. One temporary stop is planned along the intersection of Washington Street and another along Southeastern Avenue.

*Last updated July 2025.

Work in this section is scheduled for late 2025 through mid-2028.

During this closure, eastbound Route 26 buses are rerouted to travel eastbound on New York Street, then south on Emerson Avenue, before turning west on English Avenue. Route 26 will continue the route. Stops 11747, 11749, 11750, 11852,11854, 11856, 50618, 50621, 50622 and 50624 will be closed. Five temporary stops are planned along New York Street and one near the intersection of English Avenue and Sherman Drive.

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from State to Emerson avenues. Buses will detour around the closure using State Avenue, New York Street and Emerson Avenue. Stops 50610, 50613, 50615, 50616, 60618, 50621, 50622, 50624, 50625, 50627, 50630 and 50633 will be closed. One temporary stop is located on State Avenue and 11 temporary stops are located along New York Street.

*Last updated July 2025.

Work in this section is scheduled for late 2025 through late 2026.

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from Emerson to Arlington avenues. Buses will detour around the closure using Emerson Avenue, Pleasant Run Parkway and Arlington Avenue. Stops 50635, 50637, 50639, 50640 and 50641 will be closed. One temporary stop is planned along New York Street and six located on Pleasant Run Parkway.

*Last updated July 2025.

 

 

 

Work in this section is scheduled for late 2026 through late 2027.

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from Emerson to Arlington avenues. Buses will detour around the closure using Emerson Avenue, Pleasant Run Parkway and Arlington Avenue. Stops 50635, 50637, 50639, 50640 and 50641 will be closed. One temporary stop is planned along New York Street and six located on Pleasant Run Parkway.

*Last updated July 2025.

 

 

Work in this section is scheduled for late 2027 through mid-2028.

During this closure, Washington Street will be closed from Arlington to Shadeland avenues. Buses will detour using Arlington Avenue, 10th Street and Shadeland Avenue. Stops 50643, 50644, 50645, 50646 and 50648 will be closed. A temporary stop is planned near Washington Street and Arlington Avenue.

*Last updated July 2025.

 

Work in this section is scheduled for early 2025 through mid-2027.

*Last updated July 2025.

Work in this section is scheduled for early 2025 through mid-2027.

*Last updated July 2025.

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.

Construction FAQs

Read the FAQS below for more details about construction.

IndyGo and DPW have worked together to minimize roadway closures and detours as much as possible. However, for the safety of everyone – construction workers, motorists and pedestrians – some closures will be required. The following is a tentative list of these work segments. The limits and timelines of each closure will be communicated one to three weeks in advance via our regular weekly email communications:

  • Washington Street from East Side Mobility Hub to Post Road
  • Washington Street from Post Road to Sadlier Drive
  • Washington Street from Sadlier Drive to Arlington Avenue
  • Washington Street from Arlington Avenue to Ritter Avenue
  • Washington Street from Ritter Avenue to Emerson Avenue
  • Washington Street from Emerson Avenue to Hamilton Avenue
  • Washington Street from Hamilton Avenue to Arsenal Avenue
  • Washington Street from Arsenal Avenue to Southeastern Avenue
  • Washington Street from Southeastern Avenue to Park Avenue
  • Washington Street from Park Avenue to the Indianapolis Zoo
  • Washington Street from the Indianapolis Zoo to Belmont Avenue
  • Washington Street from Belmont Avenue to Central Green Boulevard.
  • Washington Street from Central Greens Boulevard to Holt Road

Detour routes will be available and clearly marked during all roadway or intersection closures. This list is not exhaustive of all traffic impacts and does not include lane or turn movement restrictions (where the roadway remains open). This list is also subject to change to meet construction conditions, upon approval from Indianapolis DPW and through coordination with emergency services. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the duration of the project. The best way to monitor impacts during construction will be to register to receive our weekly email communications through the newsletter here.

For maps of the expected detours, please click the link here.

There will be impacts to bus stops and routes when necessary for the safety of riders and/or construction workers. Temporary stops will be provided wherever possible. During times when construction must occur immediately adjacent to bus stops, those stops may need to be relocated or closed temporarily. IndyGo will provide communication about stop closures or relocations, or bus route detours via email communications, on-route announcements and social media. The best way to monitor impacts during construction will be to register to receive our weekly email communications through the newsletter here.

There may be an increase in traffic on detour routes and side streets. Typical traffic rules and speed limits will apply.

The Contractor will coordinate with the city to provide uninterrupted trash collection.

The Contractor will coordinate with the local post office to ensure continuous mail delivery.

IndyGo will communicate construction updates in a variety of ways including our weekly newsletter here, social media and website updates. Additionally, our neighborhood liaisons, Deaon Smith and Alexis Craft, will be available during business hours to answer questions, share information and attend community meetings at your request. Their information is provided below.

IndyGo is committed to being a good community partner throughout the construction process. IndyGo will provide informational resources, signage and advertising opportunities as part of a Business Toolkit, which will be available soon. Additionally, IndyGo has dedicated construction liaisons, Deaon Smith and Alexis Craft, who will be available during business hours to answer questions, share information and attend community meetings at your request. Their information is provided below.

deaon smith

Deaon Smith

Blue Line Construction Liaison

As a Blue Line Construction Liaison, Deaon works to serve as a resource to businesses and communities throughout the construction process. For questions or concerns about the project, or to connect about engagement opportunities, email deaon.smith@indygo.net or call 317-296-3997.

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