Know Before You Go: Week Of Oct. 9 Construction Update For Fishers, Carmel, Indianapolis

Submitted by City of Fishers:

ROAD NOTICE UPDATES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 9

116TH STREET GRAND OPENINGS: On Wednesday, Oct. 11, IKEA Fishers will open to the public. Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit our website for directional maps and suggestions on how to navigate the 116th Street corridor during opening week and into the weekend.

The Fishers, IN and Drive Fishers Twitter accounts will both be updated in an ongoing fashion should any immediate updates be shared.

ALLISONVILLE ROAD AND 126TH STREET: Weather permitting, lane restrictions will occur on Allisonville Road at 126th Street and on 126th Street starting Tuesday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow for utility work. Flaggers and arrow boards will be in place to direct traffic. Please drive with caution through this area while work is being performed.

SOUTHEASTERN PARKWAY: Construction will continue along Southeastern Parkway at Cyntheanne Road as crews add a passing blister. Please drive with caution through this area.

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116TH STREET: Periodic lane restrictions will occur on 116th Street east of Allisonville Road as the contractor repairs concrete curbs and ramps and begins resurfacing work on the roadway. Restrictions will be in place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Please note that overnight work will occur while traffic volumes are reduced. The City greatly appreciates residents’ patience with construction noise.

126TH STREET: Periodic lane restrictions will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on 126th Street between Allisonville Road and Lantern Road as crews complete a passing blister. Flaggers will be present during the restrictions.

I-69: Improvements are currently underway to rehabilitate existing bridges, pavement and drainage structures along the 15-mile stretch of interstate. Two lanes of traffic in each direction of I-69 are currently shifted to accommodate construction of the additional travel lanes. Signs direct large trucks to use the left lane while traffic is shifted toward the right shoulder through the work zone. The speed limit is reduced to 60 mph and further reduced to 50 mph when workers are present.

I-69 is expected to open to three lanes in each direction between State Road 37 and State Road 38 before the end of this year. Questions about this project should be directed to INDOT at at eastcentralin@indot.in.gov or 1-855-463-6848.

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STATE ROAD 37: Please note that there will be a two-day lane restriction of the southbound right turn lane on State Road 37 at the 126th Street intersection, as well as a one-day lane restriction on 126th Street at the State Road 37 intersection this week. Exact dates for restrictions are pending.

Geotechnical drilling began along the State Road 37 corridor in May as part of the final design phase of State Road 37 Improvement Project. Lane and shoulder restrictions will be active through September.

The geotechnical drilling will cause lane restrictions on SR 37 at the 126th Street intersection on or after August 7 and are anticipated to last until September 30. Southbound restrictions begin after 9 a.m. daily and northbound restrictions will be completed daily before 4 p.m. to allow for maximum traffic flow during peak rush hours. Crews will maintain a minimum of one through-lane at all times. The SR37 improvement project is a $124 million joint project between Fishers, Hamilton County, Noblesville and INDOT. Questions or concerns may be directed to drivefishers@fishers.in.us.

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