I-65 southbound to reopen ahead of schedule 

INDIANAPOLISThe Indiana Department of Transportation is reopening I-65 southbound between West Street and Alabama Street in downtown Indianapolis.

Crews will begin reopening I-65 southbound starting Friday, October 25. The West St. entrance ramp is expected to reopen by 3 p.m. Friday, followed by southbound lanes of I-65. Lane closures are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Friday to reopen I-65 southbound to through traffic. All lanes and ramps are anticipated to open by 4 a.m. on Saturday, October 26.

This section of southbound I-65 and multiple ramps closed Tuesday, October 15, and was expected to remain closed for up to 16 days for bridge deck patching and joint repairs. Crews will reopen the roadway more than five days ahead of schedule. 

Motorists should drive carefully and watch for changing traffic patterns during reopening. INDOT reminds drivers to visit 511in.org or download the INDOT TrafficWise app to map their route.