Road construction continues to tie up Fishers thoroughfares. In an effort to keep commuters briefed on construction progress, Current in Fishers checked in with Director of Engineering Jeff Hill, Town Manager Scott Fadness and Director of Communications Maura Leon-Barber last week to see how things are shaping up at the major projects in the community.
126th Street and Promise Road
A traffic signal will be installed at this intersection and is slated to be complete by the start of school, according to Hill.
131st Street and Lantern Road Roundabout
More asphalt work, among other facets of the project, need to be completed, but the project wraps up in the last week of July. Some work in the island will go on under lane closures, but there have been no set-backs, according to Hill.
96th Street and Allisonville Road “Michigan Left”
Concrete pavement is coming along well, according to Hill. As more work is completed, lanes will be moved around, but otherwise, there is nothing new to report from Hill and Fadness at the “Michigan Left” construction site.
Ind. 37 projects
The work at 131st Street at Ind. 37 is complete. The 141st Street turn lane work is coming along and on schedule. The work at 135th Place has been slowed due to issues involving permit approval. Work should get going on the Britton Park intersection project and the 135th and 137th projects.
126th Street Projects
Traffic was shifted to the south side of the project, and the south leg of 126th and Cumberland Rd. was opened. The intersection at 126th Street and Cumberland Road will open by the end of the month. Pieces of the project will continue through the November time frame.
I-69 Improvements
Current in Fishers previously reported that Hill planned to work with INDOT on possible solutions for traffic ills at various projects. He said he had success working with INDOT on the I-69 improvements. The length of the northbound ramp at the Exit Five area (116th Street and Ind. 37) was extended in an effort to ease traffic issues. They resurfaced the shoulder to make it a driving lane, restoring it to a two-lane ramp.
Olio Road improvements
Hill is touching base with Hamilton County to see what kind of outreach they’re performing in conjunction with improvements. Hill said the improvements between 96th Street and Geist Reservoir by the county are still on for November completion.
Cumberland Road bridge
Hill said the bridge south of 106th Street is still on track to be completed by August. He said there might be an opportunity, considering the lack of rain, for it to finish early.
Pedestrian bridge along 96th Street between Fall Creak and Carroll Road intersection
A new pedestrian bridge opened the Friday before Blast on the Bridge. Some small, cosmetic work needs to be finished.