CARMEL, Ind. — As Central Indiana continues through spring, the city of Carmel recently provided its schedule for infrastructure projects will begin in the spring.
According to a news release from the city of Carmel, the 2025 infrastructure projects include traffic flow improvements, roadway enhancements and upgrades to pedestrian safety.
“Prioritizing the safety and efficiency of our transportation network is paramount,” City Engineer Bradley Pease said in the release. “The current road and bridge projects are essential to meeting the evolving needs of Carmel. We appreciate the public’s understanding during construction and are confident these improvements will create a safer, more efficient travel experience for everyone.”
Some of the featured projects include:
- College Avenue reconstruction
- Officials said the first phase of this project is underway, with a full closure at 96th Street and College Avenue planned for May.
- The new roundabouts at 96th Street, Carmel Gateway and Pennsylvania Parkway is expected to improve traffic flow and provide pedestrian access.
- The reconstruction on the section north of I-465 is expected to begin later this summer, with alternating northbound and southbound phases going into 2026.
- West 96th Street path
- This will be a new path on the city’s west side, expecting to be a part of the W. 96th Street path from Spring Mill Road to Ditch Road.
- Periodic closures are expected to occur in May for crane operations. Construction is expected to be completed in October.
- Main Street reconstruction
- Beginning on or after May 27, Main Street will undergo reconstruction from Old Meridian Street to Guilford Road. Brief closures are expected to occur, but local access will be maintained.
- Raised pedestrian crosswalks
- Officials said raised crosswalks are expected to be installed at multiple existing roundabouts along Towne Road, Gray Road and Hazel Dell Parkway.
- Bridges and culverts
- Officials said that several bridges and culverts for essential repairs and replacements will require full closures. This includes:
- Clay Center Road at Elliot Creek
- E. 126th Street over Cool Creek
- Westfield Boulevard near 109th Street
- Officials said detours will be place while the projects are in progress.
- Officials said that several bridges and culverts for essential repairs and replacements will require full closures. This includes:
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