INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) recently presented a check for $34,238,882 to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW). The funds will be used to help build bridges, roundabouts, trails and other infrastructure enhancements in Indianapolis.
Nine projects submitted by Indy DPW were selected for funding. IMPO funding will cover 80% of the cost of construction, with the city providing the remaining funds, as well as the cost of design and inspection.
Altogether, the nine projects selected by the IMPO will account for $48.1 million in investment to the city’s transportation infrastructure.
Among the projects selected for funding is a rehabilitation of Emerson Avenue between 30th and 38th streets. In addition to greatly improving the pavement quality, the project will introduce a 10-foot-wide multiuse path that will accommodate walkers, runners and cyclists.
Other projects include:
• 25th St and German Church Road for replacing the existing 2-way stop intersection with a single lane roundabout.
• Bikeshare Expansion to install 16 new bikeshare stations and 117 new e-bikes.
• Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue to extend the service life of the existing bridge structure through replacement of the deteriorating superstructure and retrofitting the substructure.
• Franklin Road and Rawles Ave/English Ave for a roundabout improvement at the intersection of Franklin Road, English Road and Rawles Road.
• Grassy Creek Greenway – 30th St to Pennsy Trail for a four-mile trail expansion connecting neighborhoods, schools, parks, and transit.
• Knozone FY2029 for air quality education and outreach initiative.
• Linden Street over Pleasant Run to restore the structural integrity and extend the service life of the existing bridge by replacing its deteriorated superstructure.
• West Street over IWC Canal to improve the bridge.