Southbound I-69 shift expected Sept. 21; Fishers drivers face weekend closures

LarryInFishers.com

Fishers drivers should prepare for overnight lane restrictions and weekend ramp closures as crews move southbound I-69 into its final configuration as part of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Clear Path 465 project.

The traffic shift is expected on or after Monday, Sept. 21, according to INDOT’s construction update. It will restore access from the 82nd Street ramp to westbound I-465 and southbound Binford Boulevard.

The corridor connects Fishers with destinations throughout Indianapolis, including routes toward downtown. INDOT expects delays on southbound I-69 in Fishers and northeast Indianapolis during the weekend and urges drivers to plan ahead and consider alternate routes.

Once the shift is complete, the ramp from southbound I-69 to southbound Binford Boulevard will remain temporarily reduced to one lane until mid-October while crews install permanent barrier wall.

Weeknight restrictions

The following restrictions are scheduled from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 16: The ramps from 116th Street and 106th Street to southbound I-69 will close. Southbound I-69 will be reduced to three lanes between 116th Street and 96th Street.
  • Thursday, Sept. 17: Southbound I-69 will be reduced to two lanes between 96th Street and 82nd Street.

Friday night restrictions

From 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, to 6 a.m. Saturday, the ramp from southbound I-69 to southbound I-465 will be reduced to one lane. The ramp from 82nd Street to southbound I-69 will also close during that period.

Saturday night through Monday morning

Several restrictions begin at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, with reopening times varying by location:

  • Southbound I-69 between 96th Street and 82nd Street: Two lanes will remain open, with all lanes scheduled to reopen by 6 a.m. Sunday.
  • 96th Street ramp to southbound I-69: Closed until 6 a.m. Sunday.
  • Southbound I-69 ramp to westbound I-465: Closed until noon Sunday. The signed detour directs drivers to southbound I-465 to turn around at U.S. 36.
  • 82nd Street ramp to southbound I-69: Closed until noon Sunday.
  • Southbound I-69 ramp to southbound Binford Boulevard: Closed until 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21.
  • Southbound I-69 ramp to 82nd Street: Closed until 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21.

Emergency access will be maintained. INDOT cautions that weather or unforeseen circumstances could change the schedule.

Construction remains active throughout the corridor, and drivers should watch for changing traffic patterns.