INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) recently began construction work on a $800,000 culvert rehabilitation project on East Thompson Road. Contractors for Indy DPW have temporarily closed a portion of East Thompson Rd. There will be a hard closure between Five Points Rd. and South Franklin Rd.
Construction and the full road closure on Thompson Road is anticipated to be active for 45 days. Only local access will be permitted.
Detours:
• Westbound traffic: South on S. Franklin Rd., west on Edgewood Ave., then north on E. Five Points Rd. back to East Thompson Rd.
• Eastbound traffic: South on E. Five Points Rd., east on Edgewood Ave., then north on South Franklin Rd. back to East Thompson Rd.
Once completed, this culvert rehabilitation project will enhance drainage infrastructure for Indianapolis residents on the southeast side. To learn more about Indy DPW construction projects, visit indy.gov/DPWprojects.
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