INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) has awarded $60.6 million for 17 regionally important projects that will advance the region’s road safety, air quality, and infrastructure preservation goals.
Projects in the area thatwere selected to receive funding in 2027 includ:
• Madison Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation: This project includes the rehabilitation of Madison Avenue from Martin Street to Pleasant Run Parkway, including a “road diet” to reduce the existing 5-lane section to a 4-lane section.
• Beech Grove – Emerson and Churchman Roundabout: This intersection was included in IMPO’s 2023 intersection safety study and is part of the region’s High Injury Network. The project will construct a roundabout at Emerson Avenue and Churchman Avenue, providing significant safety improvements for all users.
• 46th Street and Mitthoefer Road Roundabout: Construction of a roundabout at the 46th Street and Mitthoefer Road intersection.
• IndyGo – Bus Replacements: IndyGo will use this funding to replace diesel vehicles with hybrid vehicles.
• IndyGo – Local Route Transit Signal Priority – Phase II: IndyGo is continuing transit signal priority work. This project will install TSP at critical intersections for Route 10.
• Nickel Plate Trail Pedestrian Bridge over Keystone: The Nickel Plate Trail bridge over Keystone Ave. will provide a fully separated pedestrian crossing for users of the Nickel Plate Trail to safely cross Keystone Avenue, a six-lane thoroughfare
• Knozone Program: Knozone is part of the City of Indianapolis Office of Sustainability, providing outreach and education concerning air quality actions, multi-modal transportation options, and energy efficiency programs that reduce air pollution and improve air quality.