The Nickel Plate Trail currently ends to the north at 131st Street, but that is about to change.  The City of Fishers announced Wednesday that paving will begin north of 131st Street on the trail all the way to 146th Street.  The paving is scheduled to start August 31st.

The paving project is projected to take about six weeks, with weather being a factor on that timeline.  Last fall, paving was completed on the portions of the trail extending from 106th Street to South Street, and from North Street to 131st Street.

A pedestrian roadway crossing with a warning signal for motorists will be installed at 141st Street during this construction. Construction will include a temporary closure of 141st Street at the Nickel Plate Trail.  This is scheduled to happen over HSE Schools’ fall break, the week of October 18, to minimize disruption to traffic flows.

According to city officials, this northern portion of the railbed remains closed and no trespassing is permitted. The northern portion is anticipated to be open for pedestrian use by the end of October.