Zionsville, IN – Drivers in central Indiana should plan for detours as the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) prepares to close a key interchange ramp for construction. The I-865 eastbound ramp to I-465 southbound will be shut down over two upcoming weekends to allow crews to install a high-mast light tower near the exit.
According to INDOT East Central, the closure will begin at 9 p.m. Friday and last until 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18. The same schedule will apply the following weekend, starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, and ending at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25.
An official detour will direct traffic from I-865 eastbound to the U.S. 421 exit, then onto I-465 westbound. Electronic message boards and traffic signs will be in place to guide drivers through the alternate route. INDOT advises motorists to allow extra travel time, especially during peak hours, and to use caution in the construction zone.
The lighting upgrade is part of an ongoing effort to improve nighttime visibility and safety on heavily traveled interchanges in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. INDOT officials said the high-mast lighting will provide broader coverage and reduce shadows compared to traditional lighting.
Local commuters and commercial drivers traveling between Boone County and Marion County are urged to plan ahead to avoid delays. Weather conditions could impact the project schedule, and INDOT will issue updates if changes occur.
Travelers can find more information on the closure and detour by visiting INDOT’s official traffic site or following the department’s East Central District updates on social media.
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