Noblesville Common Council Discusses Upcoming Road Projects

Updates on roundabout cleanups, pedestrian tunnels, and downtown infrastructure work

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:49pm

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Noblesville Common Council Member Todd Thurston provided updates on several upcoming road construction and infrastructure projects at the March 10 council meeting, including roundabout cleanup and landscaping, a new pedestrian tunnel, and the ongoing Reimagine Pleasant Street and Embrace Downtown initiatives.

Why it matters

These infrastructure projects aim to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and the overall downtown experience in Noblesville, a growing Indianapolis suburb. The updates highlight the city's commitment to maintaining and upgrading its transportation network to support continued economic and residential growth.

The details

Thurston discussed several upcoming roundabout cleanup and landscaping projects, including work at 161st Street and Hazel Dell Road, 191st and Little Chicago Road, Oakmont Drive and IN-38, and 156th Street and Boden Road. He noted that closures are not expected during this cleanup work. The city was also awarded a $6 million INDOT grant for two larger projects - a pedestrian tunnel at Boden Road by Finch Creek and improvements to the 146th Street roundabout at Prairie Baptist Road. Additionally, Thurston provided updates on the Reimagine Pleasant Street project, including upcoming lane closures on 16th Street, and the Embrace Downtown infrastructure work that will require a 24-hour boil water advisory for affected businesses and residents.

  • The next Noblesville Common Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on March 24 at City Hall.
  • Roundabout cleanup and landscaping projects will begin soon, as weather permits.
  • North and south lanes on 16th Street will be closed for about 45 days starting March 16, weather permitting.
  • A 24-hour boil water advisory will be issued later this month for the Embrace Downtown project.

The players

Todd Thurston

Noblesville Common Council Member who provided updates on the city's upcoming road construction and infrastructure projects.

INDOT

The Indiana Department of Transportation, which awarded Noblesville a $6 million grant for two major transportation projects.

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What they’re saying

“Right now, it's a lot of cleanup just to get them ready for spring, and herbicide spraying will begin as weather permits.”

— Todd Thurston, Noblesville Common Council Member

“When that occurs, there will be a 24-hour boil advisory. If it affects you or your business, you will be notified. They will have door hangers, so it's not like it's going to pop up. You will have a lot of advanced notice on that. And just to be clear, when I say boil water, that is if you're going to drink it.”

— Todd Thurston, Noblesville Common Council Member

What’s next

The Noblesville Common Council will hold its next meeting on March 24, where additional details and timelines for these infrastructure projects may be discussed.

The takeaway

Noblesville is proactively investing in its transportation network and downtown infrastructure to support the city's continued growth and development, with a focus on improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and the overall quality of life for residents and businesses.