INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo’s work on the Blue Line, its third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, will close Washington Street from Belmont Avenue to Harding Street, and will last for approximately six months, starting on or after Monday, Dec. 1.
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. 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.
Motorist Detour
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.
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