I-465 to close for 15 days on the Southeast side

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close a portion of I-465 on the Southeast side for 15 days. 

I-465 EB/NB will be closed from I-65 to I-70 on the Southeast side.

The first closure will begin on August 9 and run through August 24. 

After the Labor Day holiday, INDOT will close I-465 SB/WB from I-70 down to I-65.

That closure will begin on September 6 and run through September 21. 

No closures will be in place during the Labor Day weekend.

The closures are part of a statewide, $150 million plan to repair winter damage and improve pavement conditions around the state. 

During the closures, INDOT would like to remind drivers to plan alternate routes and leave early. 

Detours

During the first closure (I-465 EB/NB from I-65 to I-70): Thru traffic can take I-70 EB through downtown Indianapolis to I-465 NB. I-74 traffic can take Southeastern Ave. from downtown to I-74 EB. 

During the second closure (I-465 SB/WB from I-70 down to I-65): Thru traffic can take I-70 WB through downtown Indianapolis to I-465 SB. I-74 WB traffic can take Southeastern Ave. to downtown Indianapolis. 

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