Portion of I-65 southbound to close temporarily in downtown Indianapolis

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10/11/2024

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The Indiana Department of Transportation has scheduled road and ramp closures along I-65 southbound from October 15 to October 31, affecting several entrance and exit ramps downtown.

The Indiana Department of Transportation has scheduled upcoming road and ramp closures along I-65 southbound due to maintenance and repair work. If you have an upcoming visit to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, please allow extra time for travel if necessary.

I-65 southbound will close between West Street and Alabama Street beginning at 9 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 31.

The following entrance ramps will also be closed during this time:

  • 38th Street eastbound to I-65 southbound
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street southbound to I-65 southbound
  • 29th Street eastbound and 30th Street westbound to I-65 southbound
  • 21st Street eastbound and westbound to I-65 southbound
  • West Street northbound to I-65 southbound

The following exit ramps also will be inaccessible from I-65 southbound during this time:

  • I-65 southbound to Meridian Street
  • I-65 southbound to Michigan Street, Ohio Street, and Fletcher Avenue
  • I-65 southbound to I-70 eastbound and westbound

All other exit ramps on I-65 southbound between 38th Street and West Street will remain open during this work. This work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

Due to these closures, additional traffic is expected near the new academic health center construction site and surrounding area. Please follow all directional signage and beware of flaggers and construction workers in the area.

Alternate routes:

To navigate these closures, see suggested alternate routes below:

  • I-65 southbound to I-465 southbound/eastbound on the west side
  • I-65 southbound to I-865 eastbound to I-465 eastbound/southbound on the east side
  • West Street to I-70
  • I-65 southbound to downtown Indianapolis should exit at or before West Street. Traffic will be required to exit at West Street.