Indianapolis, IN – Several downtown Indianapolis streets are closed this week due to WNBA All-Star Weekend festivities, prompting officials to urge residents and visitors to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), full road closures began Wednesday and will continue through Saturday, July 20, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. These closures impact key downtown corridors, including:
- Eastbound Georgia Street from Illinois to Pennsylvania streets
- Southbound McCrae Street from Georgia to Jackson streets
- Northbound Sciota Street from Louisiana to Georgia streets
- The southern half of Monument Circle
- Northeast quadrant of Monument Circle (Saturday only from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Additional evening closures are scheduled for Friday and Saturday (July 18–19) from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Delaware Street between South and Maryland streets.
A separate temporary closure will occur Saturday morning for the All-Star Bounce youth event. Streets along the route from American Legion Mall south on Meridian Street to Monument Circle will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon.
The closures are part of citywide activities tied to the WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with events also activating throughout downtown, including fan zones and community programming.
IMPD advises drivers to respect detours, avoid restricted areas, and travel with caution during the event period. Signage and traffic monitors will be in place throughout the weekend.
Visit the official WNBA All-Star Weekend website or scan the QR code provided on city maps posted around downtown for real-time updates and event information.
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