Detour Coming To South Split This Summer

A project to refurbish bridges will close the northbound Interstate 65 ramp to westbound Interstate 70 for approximately two months this summer.

The Indiana Department of Transportation says the plan is to close the ramp after Memorial Day and open it again before the end of July. During the project, contractors will modernize two 40-year-old ramp bridges over Morris and Prospect streets by rebuilding the concrete bridge decks and the abutments that support the decks on each end, making other upgrades.

Refurbishing 2 bridges @ I-65 & 70 #SouthSplit will close NB I-65 ramp to WB I-70 this summer http://t.co/OKfYcai1RQ pic.twitter.com/5sQYJBewA5

— INDOT East Central (@INDOT_ECentral) January 28, 2015

Detours
Northbound I-65 to westbound I-70 traffic will be detoured west on I-465 during the project.  INDOT says closing the interstate ramp will accelerate construction and provide a safer environment for workers and motorists. 

Morris and Prospect streets will be closed to vehicles passing under I-65, but the streets and ramps to and from the interstate will remain open on each side of the bridge.  Pedestrian access under the bridge is expected to remain available most of the time, with some short-term restrictions during demolition.

Local Traffic
INDOT says nearby ramps and city streets will likely see additional traffic – especially during the peak morning commute hours. Downtown commuters who would normally exit to Meridian or West streets may exit to Raymond, Morris or Washington streets.

More information about the project is available at southsplit.in.gov.  INDOT it will also use social media to keep the public informed throughout the project.  Follow @INDOT_ECentral on Twitter and like Indiana Department of Transportation: East Central on Facebook for updates using #SouthSplit.