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Upcoming Blue Line Construction Work

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning on or after Monday, June 16, 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’s Route 8 will also detour around the North White River Parkway to Belmont Avenue closure using North White River Parkway, Michigan Street and Belmont Avenue. All westbound bus stops along Washington Street, between North White River Parkway and Belmont Avenue, will be closed. Temporary stops will be implemented near the intersection of Washington Street and North White River Parkway and the intersection of Washington Street and Belmont Avenue.  

During the six-month closure of West Washington Street, the intersection of Washington Street and Harding Street will close for approximately two months. Only eastbound traffic will be allowed through the intersection during this phase. 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.   

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.  

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, more reliable and accessible service. Riders will benefit from level boarding, off-board fare collection through MyKey, real-time arrival signage, frequent service and covered stations for weather protection. Beyond transit, the project also brings major infrastructure upgrades to the Washington Street corridor, including new traffic signals, improved sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, and ADA-compliant curb ramps, making the corridor safer and more accessible for all.

Learn more here. 

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