Category: Purple Line

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IndyGo Announces Purple Line Construction 14-Day Closure on Sherman Drive

INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning on or after Sept. 12, Sherman Drive will be closed north and south of 38th Street for roadway improvements. The closure is anticipated to last approximately two weeks. North and southbound traffic will not be allowed through the intersection. The 38th Street westbound lane and intermittent side street closures for the 130-day Keystone […]

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Navigating Purple Line Construction to Access the 2022 Indiana State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Fair is upon us and so is Purple Line construction to enhance 38th Street with world-class rapid transit and significant infrastructure improvements. IndyGo wants to ease guests’ minds that despite Purple Line construction, all entrances to the fairgrounds will be open and accessible. Motorists and riders are encouraged to plan […]

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IndyGo Announces Purple Line Construction 10-Day Closure on Keystone Avenue

INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning on or after June 1, the south portion of Keystone Avenue at 38th Street will be closed for approximately 10 days for roadway improvements. North and southbound traffic will not be allowed through the intersection. The eastbound lane and intermittent side street closures for the Fall Creek Parkway to Keystone Avenue 130-day […]

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Purple Line Construction First Major Closure Goes into Effect

INDIANAPOLIS – The first major closure due to Purple Line construction went into effect Thursday, March 10, at 8 a.m. Traffic is now closed on 38th Street in both directions between Fall Creek Parkway, near the Indiana State Fairgrounds, and Orchard Avenue. This closure will last approximately 10 days.   Motorists driving eastbound on 38th Street […]

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IndyGo Breaks Ground on the Purple Line

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) hosted a groundbreaking event today to kick off construction of its Purple Line, the second of three planned bus rapid transit lines. The event took place on East 38th Street, the future home of the Purple Line. The new route will greatly increase economic opportunity and the […]

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IndyGo to Host Purple Line Construction Outreach Events

INDIANAPOLIS – As we gear up for the Purple Line, IndyGo will host a virtual public meeting and several open houses Feb. 8-10, to share the latest information regarding the timeline for construction, closures and detours.  The virtual public meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Attendees can access the event by Zoom or Facebook Live. Register here.  IndyGo will also host a series of open houses to discuss the upcoming construction in person at the following dates, times and locations:  Wednesday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. […]

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IndyGo Announces Construction Contracts for the Purple Line

INDIANAPOLIS – IndyGo is pleased to announce the Board of Directors is awarding Purple Line contracts to Crider & Crider, Inc. and F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. for construction of Indianapolis’ second bus rapid transit line. Construction is expected to begin on the Purple Line in early 2022.  These selections were made from several companies that placed bids on two separate packages. One package includes civil work, such as roads, drainage and sidewalks, and the other package includes station construction and communications work.   […]

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