Meridian Street water main replacements to impact traffic, services

INDIANAPOLIS — Several water mains are scheduled to be replaced on Meridian St. in Indianapolis starting Monday, Citizens Energy Group announced.

Citizens will replace the cast iron water mains on Meridian St., Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., Garver Rd., Riverview Dr., 61st St. According to Citizens, the water mains date back to 1940.

Lane restrictions are expected to last around five weeks, Citizens said. They're as follows:

• Meridian St.: Southbound right lane will be restricted just north of Kessler Blvd. W. Dr.

• Kessler Blvd. W. Dr.: Westbound right lane will be restricted just east of Meridian St., continuing to Riverview Dr.
• Garver Rd.: Northbound lane will be restricted between 61^st and Kessler Blvd. W. Dr.
• Riverview Dr.: Northbound lane will be restricted just north of Kessler Blvd. W. Dr.
• 61^st: Westbound lane will be restricted between Riverview Dr. and Meridian St. W. Dr.
• Meridian St. W. Dr.: Northbound lane will be restricted just south and just north of 61^st

Temporary service disruptions are possible, Citizens warns. Affected properties will be notified of such impacts by Citizens with door tags at least 48 hours in advance of a potential outage.