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The Clear Path 465 project includes:

• Reconstruction of I-465 and I-69 to include added lanes
• Reconstruction of the I-465/I-69 interchange and additional lanes on two interchange ramps, including a new direct-connect ramp from eastbound I-465 to northbound I-69
• Reconstruction of the I-69/82nd Street interchange
• Separation of I-69 traffic from local traffic entering and exiting at 82nd Street and Binford Boulevard by using concrete barrier, dedicated ramps and collector-distributor lanes
• Addition of auxiliary lanes between interchanges for entering and exiting traffic
• Modifications to the ramps at Allisonville Road to connect with additional I-465 lanes
• Reconstruction and added lanes on Binford Boulevard from south of 75th Street to I-465
• Construction of 14 new bridges
• Rehabilitation and widening of two bridges
• Preventive maintenance work on the Allisonville Road bridge over I-465
• Maintenance work on the approaches to the I-465 bridges over the White River
• Reconstruction of E. 71st Street near I-465
• Reconstruction of the south end of Castleton Road
• Noise barrier installation in several locations throughout the project limits

The project will improve safety and traffic operations by increasing capacity. The need for the Clear Path 465 project stems from insufficient capacity that causes backups during the peak hours and safety concerns due to a high volume of crashes within the project area.

The majority of work on I-465 is already complete. The remaining work is primarily within the I-69/I-465 interchange and I-69 corridor, where crews are completing the final ramps and roadway connections. 

There are two major milestones remaining to complete the interchange:

1. New ramp from eastbound I-465 to northbound I-69
2. New ramp from northbound Binford Boulevard to westbound I-465

All are on track for completion by late 2026.

Improvements will include added lanes, reconfigured interchanges and the separation of interstate and local traffic through the I-465/I-69 interchange to improve traffic flow, safety and efficiency.

• A new two-lane ramp will provide a direct connection from eastbound I-465 to northbound I-69 and there will be a separate ramp for eastbound I-465 traffic exiting onto 82nd Street.
• Southbound I-69 traffic heading to 82nd Street or Binford Boulevard will exit on the right side before 82nd Street onto a collector-distributor road providing local access.
• Northbound Binford Boulevard traffic will split – the left two lanes will provide direct access to northbound I-69 and the right lane will provide access to westbound I-465 and 82nd Street.

I-465 will have four mainline through lanes in each direction from the White River to 56th Street. There will also be auxiliary lanes between interchanges for traffic entering and exiting the interstate.

The project is being built in multiple phases to keep I-465 and I-69 open to traffic. Short and long-term ramp closures will occur as necessary. Traffic updates are available on the homepage and updated daily. Sign up to have the latest traffic information sent straight to your inbox.

Drivers are expected to regain access to westbound I-465 and southbound Binford Boulevard from the 82nd Street ramp to southbound I-69 late this year.

Several phase changes, including shifting northbound and southbound I-69 traffic to its final configuration, will need to occur before access is restored. 

The 71st Street Trail will remain open most of the time with occasional intermittent closures as crews finish work on the I-465 bridges over it. The Nickel Plate Trail is currently closed so crews can safely construct the new I-465/I-69 interchange. A portion of Nickel Plate Trail will be reconstructed and is expected to open in fall 2026.

The Clear Path 465 Project Team will post updates via the project website and social media. Follow Clear Path 465 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Visit the project website, clearpath465.com, and subscribe to text and email alerts. 

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is the owner of the project and Parsons is the lead design firm. A tri-venture composed of Reith-Riley, E&B Paving and Gradex were selected as the construction contractors for both contracts. 

To connect with the Clear Path 465 Project Team, reference the Clear Path 465 project when visiting www.indot4u.com, calling INDOT at 855-INDOT4U (855-463-6848) 

The Clear Path 465 project team performed a traffic noise impact analysis during project development. Under INDOT’s Noise Policy, seven noise barrier sections in the project area were identified as reasonable and feasible and will be built or relocated:

• 800 feet along I-69 northbound past 82nd Street
• 350 feet along I-69 northbound past I-465
• 1,230 feet along the I-465 northbound ramp to I-69 northbound
• 2,000 feet along I-465 westbound past Allisonville Road
• 5,230 feet along I-465 eastbound between 82nd Street and I-69
• 5,500 feet along I-465 southbound past 75th Street
• 4,900 feet along I-465 northbound near 65th and 71st streets

A portion of the noise barrier along northbound I-465 past 75th Street has been built. Construction on the remaining noise barriers will continue through the end of the project, with road construction remaining the primary focus at this time. The new noise barriers are expected to closely match the light gray ashlar stone pattern already in use on the north and northeast sides of Indianapolis. View color and texture examples in the Noise Barriers album on the Photos & Videos webpage.

The currently estimated $500 million project is being funded with a combination of state and federal transportation funds, including a $70 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant awarded in 2021.

An Environmental Assessment for the project was completed and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was approved on January 15, 2021. A total of 1.84 linear miles of impacts are expected across the 16 streams in the project area. Just over six acres of wetlands and nearly 20.5 acres of trees are expected to be impacted. The Indiana Stream and Wetland Mitigation Program will be used to mitigate impacts.