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New traffic pattern to impact U.S. 36 for Modern Rockville Road project

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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic pattern that will impact U.S. 36 in Indianapolis as part of the ongoing Modern Rockville Road project.

Beginning on or after Friday evening, March 20, crews will close the eastbound lanes between Raceway Road and Girls School Road. This will allow them to implement a traffic pattern shift to the north as construction to convert the eastbound shoulder into a third travel lane continues.

More lane closures and traffic pattern shifts are anticipated through the remainder of construction season. In addition, crews will continue utility relocations between Transfer Drive and I-465 throughout the remainder of the season.

All work is weather-dependent and subject to change. INDOT encourages drivers to continue using caution in and around work zones.

Motorists in West Central Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:

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INDOT is responsible for planning, constructing, maintaining, and operating the State of Indiana’s more than 29,000 highway lane miles and 5,700 bridges, and providing support for 4,500 rail miles and 127 aviation facilities throughout the Hoosier State. With six district offices and over 3,500 employees, INDOT works to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable transportation infrastructure while supporting the state’s economic vitality. The department is committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and safety in transportation planning and development, in addition to collaborating with local governments and private sector partners to meet the state’s transportation needs. For the eighth consecutive year, Indiana has placed in the top ten in the nation for infrastructure in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business” rankings. Learn more at in.gov/indot.

 

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Buckle Up Phone Down is a safety initiative adopted by the Indiana Department of Transportation in late 2023. Unrestrained motorists and passengers, as well as distracted driving continue to be contributing factors in fatal and serious injury crashes on Indiana roadways. Buckle Up Phone Down is one of many efforts to change driver behavior and improve roadway safety across Indiana.The actions are simple: when you get into a vehicle, buckle up. If you are the driver, put the phone down. Every trip. Every time. Learn more and accept the challenge at BUPDIN.com.

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INDOT to hold public information meeting regarding 2026 construction on U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) in Indianapolis

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Feb. 27, 2026

INDOT to hold public information meeting regarding 2026 construction on U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting for the 2026 construction season for Rockville Road, which is an added travel lane project for U.S. 36 in Indianapolis.

What: Public information meeting for added travel lanes on U.S. 36 (Rockville Road)

When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

Where: Chapelwood Elementary School, located at 1129 N. Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46241

Construction is anticipated to begin in March of 2026 between Raceway Road and Transfer Drive, with ongoing utility relocations between Transfer Drive and I-465 for future phases of the project. This meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to receive updates on the project, ask questions, and interact with the project team.

Notice of Livestreamed Public Meeting:

In accordance with Indiana Code 5-13-1.5-2.9, INDOT is offering livestreams of all public meetings and hearings. You can access the livestream at the following link starting at 6 p.m. on March 11: https://bit.ly/4lgAwNj

A recording of the livestream and the presentation will be posted on modernrockville.com in the following 48 hours after the hearing. The recording will be available online for up to 90 days.

INDOT: Construction to begin for added travel lanes on U.S. 36

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February 24, 2026
Construction to begin for added travel lanes on U.S. 36 in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS -The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the start of added travel lane construction on U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) in Indianapolis.

Beginning on or after Monday, March 2, crews will begin nightly lane closures between Raceway Road and Transfer Drive for the first phase of construction for the Modern Rockville Road project, which will add a third lane in each direction between Raceway Road and I-465. Utility relocations will remain ongoing between Transfer Drive and I-465, resulting in periodic lane closures as needed.

During the first phase of construction, drivers can expect to see the left lanes closed in both directions between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. During phase one, crews will begin removing the concrete median and paving the roadway. This phase is anticipated to last one construction season.

INDOT encourages drivers to use caution, slow down, and avoid distractions in and around work zones.

Source: INDOT news release

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Intermittent lane closures to impact Rockville Road (U.S. 36) between Indianapolis and Avon

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INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 24, 2025) – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the start of intermittent single-lane closures on Rockville Road (U.S. 36) west of I-465, with the majority of work happening between Raceway Road and Girls School Road.

The lane closures, which are in both eastbound and westbound directions, ensure the safety of crews who will be relocating utilities ahead of construction as part of the Modern Rockville Road improvement project.

Modern Rockville Road will bring added capacity to roads, bridges and storm drains. Work in this phase of the project is expected to last through December 2025 but is weather-dependent and subject to change. Major roadwork in the three-mile corridor is planned for the 2026 and 2027 construction seasons. INDOT encourages drivers to use caution while traveling in and around all work zones.

Modern Rockville Road is focused on addressing traffic congestion due to U.S. 36 currently having just four travel lanes, crash conflict points with left-turning vehicles, poor drainage in shoulders, and lack of sidewalks for pedestrians. For an in-depth overview of the project, frequently asked questions, and project key points, visit modernrockville.com.