INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning September 12, Sherman Drive between 34th Street and 46th Street on the northeast side of the city as IndyGo Purple Line construction continues.
The closure is expected to last about two weeks, according to IndyGo.
North and southbound traffic will not be allowed through the intersection. The 38th Street westbound lane and intermittent side street closures for the 130-day Keystone to Emerson avenues closure are expected to continue through November.
Motorists will be required to detour around the closures using 46th Street, Emerson Avenue, 34th Street and Keystone Avenue.
IndyGo Routes 5 and 39 westbound will be detoured around the closure and temporary stops implemented wherever it’s safe to do so. Route 5 will use 37th, Denny and 36th streets. Route 39 westbound will use Emerson Avenue, 34th Street and Keystone Avenue. Route 39 eastbound will continue to use 38th Street.
Construction on the Purple Line is expected to take two years and is scheduled to open for service in 2024. The line will run 15 miles, connecting downtown Indianapolis to the City of Lawrence.
-
Bloomington Animal Care and Control calls on community to adopt, foster
Bloomington Animal Care and Control is full. They’re looking for folks to step up and adopt. The shelter has multiple incentives like waived or reduced adoption fees and events to home the animals.
Fire on north side injured man, left several displaced and kills three pets
The fire broke out around 7:56 p.m. at 9301 Racquetball Way, IFD posted on Facebook. It took IFD 25 minutes to get the fire under control.
Shepherd Community Center sees increase in need for mental health services
A community center on the east side of Indy is increasing access to mental health services for the kids and families they serve.
Faith leaders condemn Lt. Gov. Beckwith for Three-Fifths Compromise comment
The Three-Fifths Compromise counted Black people as three-fifths of a human being during slavery. Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith described the law as a "great move" in a video this week.
