INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo’s work on the Blue Line, its third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, will close parts of Washington Street in the coming weeks, starting on or after Tuesday, Sept. 2.
The first closure along Washington Street from Belmont Avenue to Harding Street, which will last for approximately six months, will start on or after Tuesday, Sept. 2. One eastbound lane will remain open, maintaining local access to residences and businesses along this portion of Washington Street. This closure is needed to construct new storm sewer trunk lines.
The second closure at the intersection of Washington Street and Sherman Drive is also scheduled to begin on or after Tuesday, Sept. 2. This will be a two-week, full intersection closure by Citizens Energy Group to relocate utilities.
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.
Belmont Avenue to Harding Street
Motorist Detours
Westbound lanes between Belmont Avenue and Harding Street will be closed to through traffic. Motorists driving westbound will detour around the closure using Harding Street, I-70 and Holt Road. One eastbound lane will remain open, maintaining local access to residences and businesses along this portion of Washington Street.
Rider Detour
IndyGo’s Route 8 will detour using North White River Parkway, Michigan Street and Belmont Avenue. All westbound bus stops along Washington Street, between Belmont Avenue and Harding Street will be closed. Temporary stops will be implemented near the intersection of Washington and Harding streets and the intersection of Washington Street and Belmont Avenue.
Washington Street and Sherman Drive
Motorist Detour
Westbound traffic will be diverted at Emerson Avenue and eastbound traffic will detour around the closure at Southeastern Avenue. Northbound traffic will be diverted at Southeastern Avenue to Emerson Avenue and southbound traffic will detour around the closure at 10th Street, also using Emerson Avenue.
Rider Detour
IndyGo’s Route 8 will detour using Ewing Street, Sherman Drive, English Avenue and Emerson Avenue. All bus stops along Washington Street, between Sherman Drive and Emerson Avenue will be closed. Temporary stops will be placed at Gale and Washington streets, and at Julian and Emerson avenues.
IndyGo’s Route 26 will also use a detour with Ewing Street and Sherman Drive. Stops #50624 and #14213 on Washington Street and Stops #11854 and #11750 on Sherman Drive will be closed. Temporary stops will be implemented at the intersection of Gale and Washington streets.
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