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Blue Line Construction Work

IndyGo’s work on the Blue Line, its third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, has closed two parts of Washington Street.  

The first partial closure at the intersection of Washington Street and College Avenue will keep one eastbound lane open on Washington Street and is scheduled to begin on or after Thursday, Sept. 11. This will be a four-month closure to construct new storm sewer trunk lines.  

The second closure along Washington Street is between Belmont Avenue and Harding Street. CEG currently has a closure in place for water line relocation. Our contractors will mobilize onsite once CEG’s construction is completed, which is anticipated to be November 2025. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained, ensuring local access to residences and businesses along this portion of Washington Street. Various lane closures and changing traffic patterns can be expected while utility work continues.  

See major motorist detours and rider maps below for more details.  

The Blue Line 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.   

Riders will benefit from level boarding, 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. This includes new street paving, improved sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, and ADA-compliant curb ramps, making the corridor safer and more accessible for all.  

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.   

Washington Street and College Avenue 

Motorist Detour  

College Avenue will be closed to thru traffic at Washington Street. One eastbound lane will be open on Washington Street over to the entrance ramp to I-65/I-70. Traffic will be detoured via Washington Street to I-65 South/I-70 West using the Fletcher Avenue exit, take Fletcher Avenue to East Street, turn on westbound Washington Street to New Jersey Street, then eastbound Market Street to College Avenue.