Fishers-area road construction report for the work week starting Monday, August 26

LarryInFishers.com

The summer may be in its final stages, but the road construction in the area of Fishers is not letting up at all.

Below is the road construction report for the work week beginning Monday, August 26, as provided by the City of Fishers:

STATE ROAD 37 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT


To learn more about the State Road 37 Improvement Project and sign up to receive text updates, visit 37Thrives.com. 

STATE ROAD 37 AND 141ST STREET

The final interchange of the State Road 37 Improvement Project will officially begin construction at 141st St. and State Road 37 this summer. One important note: To ease the construction burden in the area, the work will not begin until Hamilton County’s 146th St. closure at Allisonville re-opens. The full timeline for the 141st Street interchange will be provided after project bids are accepted in the Spring 2024. View detour routes here.

Find construction updates at 37thrives.com and follow DriveFishers on X as work progresses.

As of July 23rd, the westside of 141st St. at SR37 has closed for
the next phase of construction.  Traffic will transition to the eastside,
with SR37 north and southbound lanes remaining open. This closure
will remain in place throughout 2024.  Please review detour routes to
plan ahead during this time.  Thank you for your continued patience
and remember to drive cautiously and safely through construction
areas.  View a detour for E 141st Street and SR37 here, view the
West detour here  and East detour here.

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS SUMMER

The interim traffic configuration that has been in place will be adjusted to accommodate temporary pavement construction leading up to the next phase of construction. The next phase will be construction on the west side of 141st.  During this time, all traffic will be moved to the east side, with north and south bound lanes open at all times on SR37 (intermittent restrictions will be communicated). All construction updates will be posted to DriveFishers on X(Twitter) and 37Thrives on Facebook.  Please visit 37thrives.com to sign-up for email updates.

To navigate the merge on the west side of SR37, remember:

  • Use the accel lane to gain speed, not stop
  • Use your mirrors and pay attention
  • Look for a gap in SR 37 traffic and safely merge

 

CLEAR PATH IMPROVEMENT PROJECT


To learn more about the Clear Path Improvement Project and sign up to receive text and email updates, visit clearpath465.com 

I-465 & I-69
Drivers will see an increase in construction along the I-69 corridor in the coming months. This work will focus on reconfiguring the interchange at I-465 and I-69. New ramps will provide direct movements from eastbound I-465 and northbound I-465 to northbound I-69. Binford Blvd. will also be reconstructed to separate local traffic from traffic entering and exiting I-69 and I-465. Access to I-69 from Binford Blvd. will remain open.

Short-Term Closures

Saturday, August 24

  • Sort-term daytime single lane closure on 71st Street WB lane for trail work (6 am to 6 pm)
  • I-465 South triple lane closure for pothole patching from Binford Boulevard to 65th Street (9 pm to 6 am)

Long-Term Closures

  • Ramp from 56th Street to I-465
  • Ramp from Allisonville Road to I-465 eastbound
  • Ramp from northbound Binford Boulevard to I-465 westbound
  • 71st Street under I-465

82nd Street Ramps

  • Ramp from I-69 South to 82nd Street closed
  • Ramp from 82nd Street to I-69 South closed

82nd Street ramp to I-69 South lane restrictions

For detour routes and additional project information, visit clearpath465.com.

 

PROJECTS NORTH OF 116TH STREET

 

146TH STREET & ALLISONVILLE ROAD – HAMILTON COUNTY PROJECT 
Please be advised, beginning on or after Tuesday, August 13, 2024 through Friday, August 23, 2024 between the hours of 9AM and 3PM, the contractor will utilize a lane restriction along Allisonville Road south of 146th Street. Drivers should expect construction equipment entering and exiting work zone areas. Please watch for flaggers within the construction zone and use extreme caution while driving through this construction zone.

For additional project information, visit the 146th Street and Allisonville Rd. Project Page.

141ST AND PRAIRIE LAKES ROUNDABOUT

Construction crews have begun preliminary work for the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of 141st Street and Prairie Lakes Blvd/Old Oak lane.  As of August 19th, the intersection has been closed to through traffic.  Access to Woods of Britton apartments will be maintained off of Cumberland Road only during this first phase.  The 141st Street access to Prairie Lakes will be closed and access will be off of Cumberland Road and 146th Street. View map here.

  • Business Access: Businesses along Mundy Drive remain accessible from SR37 and 141st Street. A right in, right out configuration will continue at the intersection.
  • Prairie Lakes Residents: Access your complex via Cumberland Road or 146th Street. Access at 141st Street will be closed.
  • Woods of Britton Residents: Use Cumberland Road to access 141st Street, access to your complex along 141st Street will remain open. Exiting the complex, you may only travel east (right) on 141st Street towards Cumberland Road.

Please see the attached map for detour routes.


SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 

Restoration will be ongoing in the Sweet Briar North Neighborhoods the week of August 26. The sidewalk work will consist of removal and replacement of sidewalk panels which pose a toe kick trip hazard. Sidewalk within driveways is not included in the scope of this project.


126TH STREET AND SOUTHEASTERN PARKWAY ROUNDABOUT

This roundabout is now open but remains an active construction site with intermittant lane restrictions. The new roundabout will also include a connection for the development of Hunters Run, which will open up in mid November of this year. The project will rehabilitate or reconstruct the pavement, add curb and gutter with storm sewers, and multi-use paths and/or bicycle lanes. Click here to view a detour route map and for more information visit our Capital Projects Dashboard.

141ST STREET & PROMISE ROAD ROUNDABOUT – CITY OF NOBLESVILLE – UPDATE

The City of Noblesville has closed the intersection of 141st St and Promise Rd to construct a roundabout as of Monday, June 17th. This closure will last approximately 60 days. Weather permitting, this roundabout will open on August 30. Final completion anticipated in June of 2025. The detour route signage will be in place prior to the closure. For your safety, please do not enter the construction zone. There could be open trenches or other obstacles that are unsafe.

For additional project information, visit the 141st Street and Promise Road Roundabout Project Page.

2024 ROAD RESURFACE PROJECT

The contractor will be conducting asphalt paving operations on Fortune Drive and at the entrance to Tremont on Saturday, August 24. Watch out for intermittant lane restrictions and flaggers.

We are asking residents to refrain from parking vehicles on the street during active construction operations. Homeowners will be notified via door hangers prior to any curb reconstruction near their home. After ADA ramp and curb reconstruction is completed, those areas will be restored with topsoil and seed. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to water the seed for the seed to germinate. Prior to road resurfacing, residents will be notified via street signage for street parking restrictions. For additional project information, view the Capital Project Dashboard here.

 

View the Road Resurface Overview Map here.

Roadways and neighborhoods are prioritized based on the PASER rating condition of their pavement. You can see a map here.

PROJECTS SOUTH OF 116TH STREET

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: SOUTH STREET CLOSURE

Heads up, Fishers residents! There will be a two-phase road closure on South Street for utility installation between Lantern Road and the Nickel Plate Trail.

  • Phase 1: August 5 – August 19 (weather dependent)
  • Phase 2: August 19 – August 26 (weather dependent)

First Internet Bank Building Parking Garage

  • Access will remain open at all times.

Hotel Nickel Plate Access:

  • South Street drive access will be restricted.
  • Use 116th Street for access.
  • Visitors may also park on the west side of the hotel, accessible off 116th Street, after the trail.

Please proceed through the area with caution. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this essential work.

Map of closure available here.

LANTERN ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT

Work on a new sidewalk installation along the west side of Lantern Rd. South of Frances St to Pullman Pointe Apartments will be ongoing the week of August 19. Watch for flaggers and lane restrictions on SB traffic from 9am to 3pm.


96TH STREET BEAUTIFICATION
The contractor will be working on landscaping for this project on the week of August 26. This project consists of decorative streetlights being installed along 96th Street from North by Northeast Blvd to Cumberland Road. New medians will also be installed along North by Northeast Blvd and Kincaid Blvd with streetlights. Watch out for lane restrictions on North by Northeast from 9am-3pm. For more details visit our Capital Projects Dashboard here.

ROAD CLOSURE – 96TH STREET AND ALLISONVILLE ROAD INTERSECTION

Phase 3B

As of July 23rd, the contractor has transitioned to phase 3B, traffic has shifted from the east side of Allisonville to the west and will continue to flow North and South. At this time the driveway for Circle K constructed in phase 3A will be accessible. View a map here. 

On April 1st,construction began on the 96th St. & Allisonville Rd. Roundabout project This project aims to enhance connectivity along this stretch of the Allisonville Corridor. The existing Michigan Left intersection was eliminated and transitioned to a two-lane roundabout adjacent to the new River Place development. This project is slated to be completed at the end of the year, with minor enhancements completed in the Spring of 2025. You can view a close up map of what the roundabout will look like after April 9 here.

Here’s what to expect:

Closures – After April 9, 2024

  • 96th Street is closed from Allisonville Road to Hazel Dell Pkwy.
  • Southbound traffic cannot turn left onto 96th St from Allisonville Rd.
  • Allisonville Rd is open to one lane at 96th Street for North and South bound traffic.
  • All access to local businesses remains open.
  • See suggested detour maps at 96th & Allisonville Rd Roundabout

We are in constant communication with the County on our traffic signals along 116th Street and working towards accomodating the increased traffic due to this detour. We are aware of the increased volumes due to this project and neighboring ones as well.

ROAD CLOSURE – BRIDGE 187 (106TH STREET OVER MUD CREEK)- HAMILTON COUNTY PROJECT

Please be advised, 106th Street between Cumberland Road and Hamilton Pass has been closed to all thru traffic for a bridge replacement project. The anticipated roadway reopening date is Friday, October 18, 2024.

Local traffic will continue to have access to their homes, while thru traffic is asked to utilize the posted detour route of Cumberland Road, 96th Street, and Mollenkopf Road. For more details visit the Hamilton County page.


HERITAGE PARK BRIDGE – TRAIL CLOSURE 

 

The City of Fishers has partnered with the City of Carmel, Clay Township, Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation, Hamilton County, and Delaware Township to connect Heritage Park at White River and Carmel’s Hazel Landing Park with a bridge over White River. This new amenity will provide enhanced connectivity between the two communities, as well as new recreational opportunities for our residents. To construct this bridge, the contractor will need to restrict access to a portion of Heritage Park’s loop trail that runs adjacent to the river through the woods beginning the week of March 4, click here for an ariel view. During this time, you’ll notice temporary construction fencing going up as we prepare for construction. Beginning the week of March 11, the contractor will work to clear the necessary trees between the park and river. Bridge construction will follow beginning in May. Construction is expected to occur Monday through Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. The bridge is expected to be complete in August 2025.