Overnight Closures Announced for I-65 South of Downtown Indianapolis

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The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced a series of overnight lane and ramp closures on I-65 southeast of downtown Indianapolis starting this week. The closures are needed for traffic shifts, pavement marking installation, and ramp reconstruction work as part of the I-65 Safety and Efficiency project.

Why it matters

The closures will impact commuters and travelers passing through the area, requiring them to plan ahead, allow extra time, and use alternate routes to avoid delays. The work is part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and efficiency along the I-65 corridor.

The details

The restrictions will be in place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. Starting Monday, the ramp from Keystone Avenue to I-65 southbound is now closed, and the ramp from I-65 southbound to Keystone will close on Tuesday, April 7. These ramp closures will allow crews to rebuild the ramps, including new pavement, and both are scheduled to reopen in late June. Additionally, drivers will encounter 'rolling lane closures' on I-65 northbound and southbound for shoulder cleaning between the I-465 and I-65/I-70 interchange, reducing traffic to one lane.

• The restrictions are in place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.
• The ramp from Keystone Avenue to I-65 southbound closed on Monday.
• The ramp from I-65 southbound to Keystone is set to close on Tuesday, April 7.
• Both ramps are scheduled to reopen in late June.
• The shoulder cleaning 'rolling lane closures' on I-65 northbound and southbound will take place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

What’s next

Drivers should plan ahead, allow extra time, and use alternate routes to avoid delays during the overnight closures. The work dates and times could shift based on weather conditions.