Walsh Construction Company workers have completed the demolition of the 106th Street bridge over Interstate 69 in preparation of the planned new interchange at 106th and I-69.

Crews have begun construction of two new two-lane bridges over I-69 by driving steel piles for the bridges’ foundational support and center piers. Residents in the area may hear recurring loud impact noises as long beams are pounded deep in the ground by pile driving equipment.

When completed, the two new bridges will form an oval-shaped roundabout on 106th Street over I-69 while the interchange will also include ramps to and from both directions of the interstate. The project is intended to reduce congestion at existing I-69 interchanges at 96th and 116th streets. The bridge carrying westbound traffic on the north side of 106th Street will also accommodate pedestrian traffic.

The new Exit 204 interchange between I-69 and 106th is scheduled to open before the end of the year. The I-69 speed limit has been reduced to 55 mph near the construction zone at mile marker 204 and may be further reduced to 45 mph when workers are present. For more on the project, visit in.gov/indot/3399.htm.