I-65 Safety and Efficiency is an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) project to improve traffic flow and safety along I-65 on the southeast side of Indianapolis. Construction began in spring 2025 and is expected to last about two years. 

Overnight closure of southbound I-65 scheduled this weekend; additional lane restrictions, overnight ramp closure planned
  • The 5-mile project corridor stretches from north of the I-465 interchange to just south of Washington Street.
  • A travel lane will be added in each direction from north of the I-465 interchange to just north of Fletcher Avenue, mainly using the existing shoulder.
  • When complete, there will be four travel lanes in each direction.
  • Sidewalk improvements will improve connectivity and pedestrian safety.
  • Pavement will be replaced on the north end of the corridor, just north of the Fletcher Avenue overpass to just south of Washington Street.
  • An abandoned railroad bridge was removed just north of Fletcher Avenue over I-65/I-70 in spring 2026.
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I-65/I-70 Pavement Replacement

Status: Under construction

  • Pavement is being replaced from just north of Fletcher Avenue to just south of Washington Street.
  • The closed ramp between Virginia Avenue and Calvary Street will be removed and upgraded.
  • The storm sewer system is being replaced.

New traffic pattern near I-65/I-70 North Split begins Monday, April 20

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Abandoned Railroad Bridge Removal

Status: COMPLETE

  • Crews removed the abandoned railroad bridge north of Fletcher Avenue over I-65/I-70 in spring 2026.

I-65/I-70 Interchange 

  • Several ramps at the I-65/I-70 interchange will be limited to one travel lane to accommodate I-65 construction
  • Lane closures will remain in place through the end of 2025

Ramp from northbound I-65 to Morris Street and Prospect Street 

Status: Closed

  • The ramp is being reconstructed.
  • Crews will pave new asphalt pavement.
  • The ramp is expected to reopen in July, weather permitting. 
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Northbound I-65 bridge over Morris/Prospect Street

Status: Under construction

  • The bridge is being rehabilitated with a new deck and beams.
  • The left side was completed in 2025, and crews are working on the right side in 2026.

Morris/Prospect bridge              over I-65

Status: Work is expected to begin in 2026.

  • The bridge will be rehabilitated to accommodate 10-foot sidewalks on both sides.
  • The bridge will need to close for about a month to complete the work.

Morris/Prospect Street Sidewalks

Status: Most sidewalk improvements are expected to begin in 2027 as work wraps up on the project.

  • All sidewalks at Morris/Prospect will be replaced.
  • ADA ramps will be updated as needed.
  • Underpass lighting will also be updated.

Shelby Street Sidewalks

Status: Most sidewalk improvements are expected to begin in 2027 as work wraps up on the project.

 

  • Sidewalks were recently updated at this location.
  • Underpass lighting will be updated to improve safety and visibility.

Naomi Street and Pleasant Run Bridges

Status: Under construction

  • Northbound I-65 bridges are being widened to add a fourth travel lane.
  • Crews added capacity using the inside shoulder in 2025 and are working on the outside shoulders in 2026.

Pleasant Run Trail

Status: Most sidewalk improvements are expected to begin in 2027 as work wraps up on the project.

  • A portion of Pleasant Run Trail will be replaced when the Pleasant Run overpass is widened.
  • Underpass lighting will be updated.

Naomi Street Sidewalks

Status: Most sidewalk improvements are expected to begin in 2027 as work wraps up on the project.

  • The sidewalk and curb under the Naomi Street underpass will be replaced.
  • Inconsistent slopes under the underpass will be leveled.
  • Underpass lighting will also be updated.

Raymond Street Sidewalks

Status: Most sidewalk improvements are expected to begin in 2027 as work wraps up on the project.

  • All sidewalks within INDOT right-of-way are being replaced.
  • ADA ramps will be updated as needed.

Westbound Raymond Street Ramp to Southbound I-65

Status: Closed

  • Crews are reconstructing the ramp and paving new asphalt pavement
  • Improved ramp is expected to reopen in late September, weather permitting 
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Added Capacity: Inside

Status: COMPLETE

  • Crews added capacity using the inside shoulder of I-65 in 2025.
  • Traffic is now on the new pavement, so work can start on widening the outside. 
  • Most of the widening utilizes the existing inside shoulder, with the southern third of the project widening to the outside.
  • When complete, there will be four lanes in each direction on I-65 between I-70 and I-465.
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Troy, Nelson, southern and Bradbury Avenue Sidewalks

Status: Most sidewalk improvements are expected to begin in 2027 as work wraps up on the project.

  • Broken sidewalk panels are being replaced.
  • Underpass lighting will be updated.

Keystone Avenue Ramp

Status: COMPLETE

  • Crews reconstructed the ramp from northbound I-65 to Keystone Avenue (Exit 107) in summer 2025.

Keystone Avenue Ramp to Southbound I-65

Status: COMPLETE

  • Crews are reconstructed the ramp in spring 2026.

Southbound I-65 Ramp to Keystone Avenue

Status: COMPLETE

  • Crews reconstructed the ramp in spring 2026. 

Keystone Avenue Sidewalks

Status: Most sidewalk improvements are expected to begin in 2027 as work wraps up on the project.

  • All ADA curb ramps are being updated.
  • Pedestrian push buttons will be added.

Keystone Avenue Ramp to Northbound I-65

Status: Closed

  • Crews are reconstructing the ramp and paving new asphalt pavement
  • Improved ramp is expected to reopen in July, weather permitting 

Added Capacity: Outside

Status: Under construction

  • Crews are adding capacity to the outside lanes in 2026.
  • Widening is happening to the outside for the southern third of the project corridor.
  • Crews are adding a lane in both directions of I-65 from I-70 to I-465.
  • When complete, there will be four lanes in each direction.

Hanna Avenue Bridge Replacement

Status: COMPLETE

  • The new Hanna Avenue overpass bridge opened in fall 2025.
  • A nearly 10-foot shared use path for pedestrians was added the south side of the bridge.
  • A six-foot sidewalk was added on the north side of the bridge.