I-65 Southbound Reopening Early,

Source: INDOT

INDIANAPOLIS–The Indiana Department of Transportation is announcing the reopening of I-65 southbound between West Street and Alabama Street in downtown Indianapolis.

Starting Friday, October 25, crews will begin the process of reopening I-65 southbound. The West St. entrance ramp is expected to reopen by 3 p.m. Friday, followed by southbound lanes of I-65.

Lane closures are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Friday evening to begin reopening I-65 southbound to through traffic. All lanes and ramps are anticipated to open by 4 a.m. on Saturday, October 26. The closure was initially supposed to end October 30.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says they have announced the road closures that will be in effect during the week Taylor Swift will perform in Indianapolis.

Road Closures for November 1 – 4: 

• South St. between Capitol Ave. and Missouri St. 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.

• Monument Circle all four spokes closed. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

• South St. between Pennsylvania St and Delaware St. 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Washington St. between Illinois St. and Capitol Ave. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Maryland St. between West St. and Capitol Ave. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Missouri St between Washington St and Maryland St. No S/B. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Capitol Ave from Washington St. to South St. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Georgia St between Illinois St and Capitol Ave No W/B. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• South St. between Capitol Ave and Pennsylvania St. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Kentucky Ave from South St. to Morris St. No N/B or E/B. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• McCarty St. between West St. and Missouri St. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• McCarty St. and Capitol Ave. No E/B or W/B. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• McCarty St. and Illinois St. No N/B. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• McCarty St. and Russell Ave No N/B. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• McCarty St. and Madison Ave No E/B from Madison Ave. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Missouri St and Morris St No N/B. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Interstate Exit Closures:

• I-70 E/B at West St exit 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• I-70 W/B at West St exit 11p.m. – 1 a.m.

• I-70 E/B at Illinois St/Meridian St exit 11p.m. – 1 a.m.

• I-70 W/B at Meridian St. exit. 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Traffic Diversions: 

• No southbound traffic on Missouri St. between Washington St. and Maryland St:

11 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Southbound West St at South St will be diverted to Kentucky Ave: 11p.m. – 1 a.m.

Rideshare Pickup Zone:

• South St in between Missouri St. to West St.): 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

• Delaware and South: 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. (also a parent pick-up lot)

Be aware of additional no-parking zones posted throughout the downtown area. If you park in a no-parking zone, your vehicle may be towed. To avoid inconvenience, please watch for posted signs. If your vehicle is towed, it can be retrieved from Auto Return at 323 S Post Road.

IMPD also says they will have a significant presence downtown, especially around Lucas Oil Stadium,

Monument Circle and the Indiana Convention Center “to ensure a safe and sound experience for

all.”