INDIANAPOLIS — The Keystone Avenue South Stormwater Outfall Project is beginning soon. This expansive $18.3 million project (SD-19-072) is the largest project that Indy DPW has this year. This Keystone interceptor is the start of 12 projects and will enable improved drainage in a historically underserved neighborhood. The entire project will reach a span of 3 square miles, addressing approximately 1,100 stormwater related complaints since 2001.
The project was initially funded through the local stormwater fund, but augmented with a portion of Mayor Hogsett’s $50 million federal American Rescue Plan Act investment in stormwater construction.
The collection of these 12 project areas will be served by this initial stormwater interceptor measuring 78-inches in diameter, and extending for about 5,600 linear feet (over one mile). Another 17,000 linear feet of smaller pipe increases the total to approximately 23,000 feet of pipe. The area covered by the 12 projects will extend from the Fall Creek/Southerland Ave and Dr. Andrew J. Brown area to the Emerson Avenue and 30th Street border, serving as the south end of the project area, while 38th street will serve as the north boundary.
With deep-rooted construction, there are non-stormwater related improvements being made that have been included in this project as well. The project will also include:
• 3 miles of new pavement
• 7,000 feet of new sidewalk
• 700 tree plantings
Minnie Creek in Washington Park will also be restored with native vegetation.
Generally located in the combined sewer area of the City, Indy DPW and the City are pleased to be able to provide new stormwater improvements to local residents in the Washington Park area. With this new infrastructure, residents can expect decreased street flooding and maybe even fewer backups in the combined sewer system.
For more information on this project (SD-19-072), please visit indy.gov/dpw