Northbound I-65 is scheduled to close near downtown Indianapolis this weekend as part of the I-65 Safety and Efficiency project. Crews are removing the abandoned railroad bridge north of Fletcher Avenue and preparing for pavement replacement work.
Northbound I-65 is scheduled to close from 9 p.m. Friday, March 27 to 5 a.m. Monday, March 30. The closure extends from the I-65/I-70 interchange south of downtown to Washington Street and includes the following ramps:
- Eastbound I-70 to northbound I-65
- Madison Avenue to eastbound I-70
- West Street to eastbound I-70
- Raymond Street to northbound I-65
- Keystone Avenue to northbound I-65
Ramps will start closing around 8 p.m. on Friday to prepare for the closure.
Traffic will be detoured using I-465 and I-70. Signage will be posted.
No closures planned the following weekend due to NCAA Final Four in men’s basketball, but two additional weekend closures are expected in April.
Upcoming Ramp Closures at Keystone Avenue
Beginning around 6 a.m. on or after Monday, March 30, the ramp from Keystone Avenue to southbound I-65 is scheduled to close for improvements.
The ramp from southbound I-65 to Keystone Avenue is scheduled to close on or after Tuesday, April 7.
Crews will reconstruct the ramps, including new asphalt pavement. Both ramps are expected to reopen in late June, weather permitting.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use alternate routes, when possible. Actual dates and anticipated work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances occur.
Construction Speed Limit Active
The construction zone speed limit remains active on I-65. A reduced speed of 45 mph is in place for the duration of I-65 Safety and Efficiency work. It is important for drivers to slow down and avoid distractions in work zones.
Stay informed about current and upcoming traffic impacts by visiting the Traffic and News page on the project website and follow the project on Facebook and X.
