Washington Street Closures and Northeast Side Construction Lead Saturday Commute Alerts

Major Arteries and Roadwork Alerts

Indianapolis commuters should prepare for significant travel adjustments this Saturday, February 28, 2026, as multi-year infrastructure projects reach critical phases. The most substantial impact today is the ongoing closure of Washington Street between Southeastern and State avenues. This stretch is closed to all eastbound traffic for storm sewer construction related to the Blue Line project. Motorists are being detoured south on Southeastern Avenue and north on State Avenue to rejoin Washington Street. Westbound access remains open but slow-moving.

On the northeast side, the Clear Path 465 project continues to affect the I-465 and I-69 interchange. While the project is now more than 80% complete, drivers should still expect lane restrictions and narrowed shoulders through the main interchange. As of this morning, all new bridges are open, but crews remain on-site for final configuration work. Commuters heading toward Community Hospital North should allow an additional 15 to 20 minutes for travel due to the high volume of construction traffic in the Castleton area.

In the Carmel-Indianapolis corridor, the "Level Up 31" project remains in its first phase. The southbound U.S. 31 ramp to 106th Street is closed and will remain so through the spring. Drivers are encouraged to use the 116th Street or 96th Street exits as alternatives. The speed limit remains strictly enforced at 45 MPH throughout this construction zone for the safety of highway workers using new low-visibility safety lighting systems.

Public Transit and IndyGo Updates

Riders using IndyGo are reminded that new fare structures are now in effect across the system. The basic fare for fixed-route service is $2.75. On the service side, Route 26 has seen a major weekend improvement; it now operates every 30 minutes on Saturdays, a significant increase from the previous 75-minute frequency. However, Route 8 remains on a long-term detour due to the Blue Line construction on Washington Street between Belmont Avenue and Harding Street. Passengers should check the latest rider alerts for temporary stop locations along Michigan Street.

Event-Related Congestion

Expect localized traffic increases in the following areas today:

• 16 Tech District: The AMP at 16 Tech is hosting the Indy Winter Farmers Market until 12:30 p.m., followed by the Soul Libations beverage tasting from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Expect heavier traffic on Waterway Boulevard and near Indiana Avenue.
• Broad Ripple: The Vogue Theatre will host a high-capacity concert tonight starting at 8:00 p.m. Parking and traffic along College Avenue and Broad Ripple Avenue will be congested through the late evening.
• Fountain Square: Heavy evening foot traffic and limited parking are expected near Prospect Street for the Spellbound dark rave event at the White Rabbit Cabaret.