Walsh Construction Company plans to close multiple traffic lanes on Interstate 69 to remove the existing 106th Street overpass bridge during overnight hours this week.

Bridge demolition will also require multiple rolling slowdowns of traffic on I-69 to create gaps in interstate traffic that will allow for removal of the bridge deck above.

Weather permitting, lane closures and rolling slowdowns of traffic will begin after 10 p.m. on the dates below, and all traffic restrictions are expected to end before 6 a.m. the next day.  Construction schedules and traffic restrictions are subject to change.

Monday, April 18

• I-69 southbound will have one left lane closed
• I-69 northbound will have rolling slowdowns and up to three right lanes closed

Tuesday, April 19

• I-69 northbound will have up to three right lanes closed
• I-69 southbound will have rolling slowdowns and up to three right lanes closed

Wednesday, April 20

• I-69 northbound will have rolling slowdowns and up to three left lanes closed
• I-69 southbound will have rolling slowdowns and up to three right lanes closed

Thursday, April 21

• I-69 southbound will have rolling slowdowns and up to thee right lanes closed

The speed limit near the construction zone at mile marker 204 is reduced to 55 mph and may be reduced to 45 mph during overnight working hours.  Motorists are advised to pay attention to work zone warning signs and follow posted speed limits.  For more information about safe driving in highway construction zones, go to http://www.in.gov/indot/2356.htm.

About the project

INDOT awarded a $21.7 million contract to Walsh Construction Company to build the new interchange.  Hamilton County and the city of Fishers are partnering to contribute up to $12 million toward the total cost of construction.

The interchange will feature a two-lane, oval-shaped roundabout on 106th Street over I-69 and ramps to and from both directions of the interstate.  Two separate two-lane bridges will each carry one direction of traffic. The bridge to carry westbound traffic on the north side of 106th Street is also designed to accommodate pedestrians.

The project is intended to reduce congestion at existing I-69 interchanges at 96th and 116th streets, increase traffic safety in the area and provide direct interstate access at 106th Street.  Direct access will serve existing residential and commercial destinations and accommodate development and population growth in the area.

Access on 106th Street over I-69 will remain closed during construction of the new interchange.  The new I-69 Exit 204 to 106th Street is scheduled to open before the end of this year.