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Indianapolis, IN Traffic Alert: Roads Closed Until 3:30 PM Nov. 7
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Drivers across Indianapolis should prepare for extensive road closures and traffic delays Saturday, Nov. 7, as the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon brings thousands of
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-06T18:05:19.679Z
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Drivers across Indianapolis should prepare for extensive road closures and traffic delays Saturday, Nov. 7, as the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon brings thousands of runners, spectators and volunteers onto city streets.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department , officers will be stationed along the race route to help protect participants and manage traffic during the event.
The official race day traffic map shows staggered restrictions beginning as early as 5 a.m. , with some roads affected until 3:30 p.m.
Downtown Closures Begin Early Road restrictions will affect several downtown streets near the marathon's starting and finishing areas.
The map identifies the following closure windows:
5–10 a.m.: Portions of the downtown race route. 7:45–10 a.m.: Southeastern downtown streets. 8–11:15 a.m.: East and northeast Indianapolis sections. 8:30–11:30 a.m.: Central and north central streets. 8:35 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Northside streets near Washington Boulevard and College Avenue. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Northwestern sections near Meridian Street. 9:20 a.m.–3:30 p.m.: Western sections, including areas near White River Parkway and Fall Creek Parkway. West Street Access Restricted Motorists should also note that West Street will have limited access between 5 and 10 a.m. , with southbound traffic permitted under the posted restrictions.
Several major routes shown in green on the official map are expected to remain open throughout the day.
Police Urge Drivers to Plan Ahead IMPD is asking motorists to respect barricades, follow officers' directions and avoid entering the race course.
Drivers traveling near downtown, Meridian Street, Washington Boulevard and Fall Creek Parkway should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes.
Roads may reopen as runners clear individual sections and crews remove traffic restrictions.
Motorists should allow additional travel time Saturday and follow the official marathon traffic map for route specific information.