Broad Ripple

A pair of new murals is planned for Broad Ripple Village and one of the artworks will reimagine a lost mural of local artist Mpozi Tolbert.

The Indianapolis City-County Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, and approved controversial rezoning for a development project.

Law enforcement announced measures to prevent violence in Broad Ripple this coming holiday weekend.

Motorists using the Monon Trail for quick detours around Broad Ripple street closures are putting trail users in danger.

The construction stretches from east of the Winthrop Avenue intersection to Guilford Avenue. Local north/south traffic is able to cross Broad Ripple Avenue via Guilford Avenue. East/west traffic is being detoured to Kessler Boulevard to reduce traffic in Broad Ripple Village.

The $6.73 million project will fund infrastructure improvements, such as new storm pipes, manholes and curb inlets, from College to Primrose avenues and include a new "River Walk" that will connect Broad Ripple Park to the Monon Trail.

The busy stretch of road will be closed between 62nd and Broad Ripple Avenue, except for bus traffic.

Streets that have been closed for months, to expand outside restaurant seating, will open again after Labor Day.

Marion County restaurants are now able to offer more services including outdoor and, limited indoor dining. Many business owners innovated during stay-at-home, to stay open, including Jeanette Footman, co-owner of Perk Up Caf and Brotgarten German Artisan Bakery in Broad Ripple.

Organizers say the market will comply with the Marion County's COVID-19 restrictions for farmers markets, with new protocols to maintain social distancing.