The Indianapolis Department of Public Works announced major changes coming to Madison Avenue to improve road safety. The project will include reducing the number of lanes from three to two in each direction, introducing a 7,200-feet Interurban Trail, and adding pedestrian facilities. The project is expected to begin in 2025 and be fully completed by 2028. It is part of a $305 million investment in safety-related efforts introduced in the 2024 capital plan.
Brandon Hergot, the director of Public Works, stated that the road diet project will create a safer and more friendly environment for all types of road users. The project is part of the city’s commitment to transform its streets to be safer and more accessible for everyone. The Madison Avenue Road Diet is a $47 million investment funded by federal grant dollars through the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization.
The project will be implemented in three phases, with Phase 1 starting in 2025 on Ray Street and Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive. It will be followed by Phase 2 and Phase 3 in the coming years. The project aims to improve road safety for all users and provide a more connected street network in the area.
Councilor Kristin Jones expressed excitement about the project, calling it a major step in the right direction for the community. The Madison Avenue Road Diet is part of the city’s Complete Streets initiative to create safer transportation infrastructure for all road users. For more information on the project and other Complete Streets initiatives, visit the Indianapolis Department of Public Works website.
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