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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.

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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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.

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