106th Street Closure Begins Monday, April 11 For Construction of New I-69 Interchange Contractors plan to close the 106th Street bridge over Interstate 69 beginning Monday, April 11 at 10 a.m. for construction of the new I-69 Exit 204 interchange. The closure will span between Crosspoint Boulevard and USA Parkway, and traffic will be detoured south to 96th Street via Allisonville and Lantern Roads during construction. 106th Street will remain closed until the new interchange is complete and open to traffic before the end of this year.

What to expect ahead After 106th Street is closed, Walsh Construction Company crews plan to complete a shift of I-69 traffic lanes away from the median and continue placement of temporary concrete barriers along the interstate shoulders that will require multiple lane restrictions each night next week.

Walsh plans to begin demolition of the existing 106th Street overpass in mid-April. This will require consecutive overnight lane closures and rolling slowdowns on I-69 lasting up to 20 minutes at a time to create gaps in interstate traffic that will allow for removal of the bridge deck above. Drivers should expect various overnight lane restrictions on I-69 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. throughout construction of the new interchange. Interstate traffic restrictions for construction are not expected to take place outside of these hours. The speed limit near the construction zone at mile marker 204 is reduced to 55 mph and may be reduced to 45 mph during overnight working hours. Motorists are advised to abide by work zone warning signage and posted speed limits. About the project INDOT awarded a $21.7 million contract to Walsh Construction to build the new interchange. Hamilton County and the city of Fishers are partnering to contribute up to $12 million toward the total cost of construction. The interchange will feature a two-lane, oval-shaped roundabout on 106th Street over I-69 and ramps to and from both directions of the interstate. Two separate two-lane bridges will each carry one direction of traffic. The bridge to carry westbound traffic on the north side of 106th Street is also designed to accommodate pedestrians. The project is intended to reduce congestion at existing I-69 interchanges at 96th and 116th streets, increase traffic safety in the area and provide direct interstate access at 106th Street. Direct access will serve existing residential and commercial destinations and accommodate development and population growth in the area. For more information about the 106th Street interchange project, go to http://www.in.gov/indot/3399.htm.