More Overnight Lane Closures Coming At I-69 & 106th Street

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There will be more overnight closures as state contractors continue work on the 106th Street interchange at I-69 in Fishers.  See the details below in a news release from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT):

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Walsh Construction Company plans to close multiple lanes of Interstate 69 during overnight hours this week as lane markings, signage and temporary concrete barriers are placed for the next phase of construction at the 106th Street interchange project.

Shifting northbound and southbound lanes of I-69 between 82nd Street (Exit 201) and 116th Street (Exit 205) toward the median will allow construction to continue on the end supports of two bridges, which will each carry one direction of traffic on 106th Street over I-69.

Work is dependent on favorable weather and construction schedules are subject to change.

  • Three left lanes of southbound I-69 will be closed on Monday (Aug. 1) and Tuesday (Aug. 2) nights from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
  • Three left lanes of northbound I-69 will be closed on Wednesday (Aug. 3) and Thursday (Aug. 4) nights from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.

The speed limit near the construction zone is reduced to 55 mph and may be reduced further to 45 mph when workers are present.  Motorists are advised to pay attention to work zone warning signs, follow posted speed limits and keep a safe following distance from other motorists.  

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About the project

INDOT awarded a $21.7 million contract to Walsh Construction Company to build 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 through construction of the new interchange.  The new I-69 Exit 204 to 106th Street is scheduled to open before the end of this year.