Below is an outline of upcoming construction activity, road and walkway impacts.
Weeks of March 30 and April 6
1. Closures for new hospital construction
During the week of April 6: A full road closure along the west side of Capitol Ave. between 16th and 14th streets will be in place due to construction operations. Flaggers and channelizing devices will be used as needed. Southbound traffic will detour to Meridian St. IndyGo will continue to service Red and Purple line riders via the 14th St. and Capitol Ave. station.
2. Medical Office Building construction
No major roadway impacts are anticipated.
3. Closures for construction activities
Senate Ave. between 12th and 16th streets is closed. Sidewalks are closed in the area.
4. North Quad construction
Lafayette Corridor serves as the IU School of Medicine MERB fire access lane. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles dispatched to the campus.
5. Central Utility Plant construction
Intermittent lane impacts along 12th Street between Senate and Capitol Avenues are expected due to material and equipment deliveries.
6. South Support Building construction
A partial closure of Capitol Avenue between 13th and 14th streets is in place due to construction operations. Sidewalks are closed in the area.
7. Closures for construction activities
Sidewalk closures are expected along the south side of 13th St., just north of Starbucks. Starbucks vehicular traffic and pedestrian traffic will be maintained via the eastern driveway on 13th St. Access will be maintained via the eastern driveway on 13th St.
Building On Our Promise
The new IU Health hospital in Downtown Indianapolis will combine adult services into one location with inpatient and observation beds, a full service outpatient center and a medical education building and on-site faculty offices.