After moving to Fishers in 1991, I faced a daily commute to and from work.  Most years, that meant a daily round trip to and from downtown Indianapolis.

Let’s just say I have seen my share of road construction during that time.  Each improvement promised to make the commute easier once completed.  Sometimes that happened, sometimes it did not.

I have seen my fair share of social media posts complaining about traffic challenges during construction in and around Fishers and Noblesville.  No doubt, those complaints are valid.

But let’s remind everyone why these road projects are needed.  We live in a growing suburban area.  People want to move here, and they are voting with their actions in choosing a place like Fishers in which to live.

When you live in a growing community, road construction projects will happen.  Improved and expanded streets and roads will happen when an area grows, through population and commercial activity.

The latest update is the opening of Allisonville Road north & south at 146th Street.  Vehicles will be restricted with no left turns.  There will be a traffic signal now so be aware of that.  This project has another year or more to go before completion, which will feature an overpass at 146th Street for unobstructed travel and a roundabout at ground level on Allisonville Road when all is said and done.

I am no fan of sitting in traffic.  I know how it feels and dealt with it many times in the past.  But remember this is a sign of growth and vitality when a community needs road work.

I know this is not much consolation, but try to remember next time you are waiting in traffic.