The intersection of 116th Street and Allisonville Road was constructed in 1998, and the area has since grown substantially.  With that growth, the traffic count has also increased, causing backups, particularly during rush hours.  As a result, the City of Fishers has determined the best solution is a roundabout.

Joe Rengel of A&F Engineering and City Engineering Department Director Jason Taylor explained the plans for the project before 25-30 residents Thursday night at Riverside Intermediate School. Bids are expected to be opened in spring of 2024, with construction starting as early as late 2024.

However, Taylor says it will take an entire construction season to complete the project, normally April through November, meaning the work could slip into 2025.

The city owns land in the southeast part of the current intersection that could be used as part of the roundabout.  Rengel said the commercial enterprises on the other three corners will remain, although a small part of the current Shell gas station may be used.

$2.6 million in federal money will be utilized to fund this project.

Rengel pointed to traffic accident data at the intersection during the period of 2015-2017.  There were a total of 82 crashes during that timeline, with 4 fatalities and 6 resulting in less serious injuries.  He says roundabouts reduce severe accidents.

A roundabout at the intersection is projected to reduce fatal crashes by 65% and total accidents by 12%.

Rengel described the location as a “major utility corridor,” meaning dealing with the many utilities may be complex and take some time.