JAN 15 Cultural Trail Expansion Update

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15 JAN 2023

Expansion Updates

Hello,

This year will bring dynamic changes as construction for the first ever expansion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick heads toward completion.

Please see below for a note about the upcoming traffic restrictions along Indiana Avenue, and as always invite your curious networks to sign up for updates!

Warmly,
Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. team

Rendering of the Cultural Trail expansion on Indiana Avenue to the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

Construction Efforts Underway.

10th Street |
curb and gutter work
stormwater and pipe
irrigation work underground

Indiana Avenue |
decorative paver placement
curb form work
stormwater and pipe work

South Street |
curb installation
paver subbase
electric and signal underground

Impacts to your Walk, Bike, Roll, Transit, or Drive:

Please be cautious when crossing the street and moving along the sidewalk near construction. Lane shifts and flaggers are to be expected on both Indiana Avenue and South Street. Drivers are encouraged to heed all signs and flaggers to safeguard workers, other motorists, and pedestrians along the construction route.

Traffic Impacts on Indiana Avenue | Blackford to MLK-

As of January 3, only the south-east bound traffic lane will remain open for vehicle travel between N. Blackford St. and N. West St. The closure is anticipated for approximately 9-10 months. This closure, in coordination with the City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works, Madam Walker Legacy Center, and IUPUI is meant to create a safer work zone for construction crews. Pedestrian access to the main entrance to the Madam Walker Legacy Center will remain open for the duration of the construction.

A detour for northbound Indiana Ave vehicles is available by turning south on West St. from Indiana Ave then turning west on Michigan St. (from West St.) and turning north on Blackford St. (from Michigan St.) which will bring vehicles to Indiana Ave where they can turn north to continue northbound on Indiana Ave. Detour signage in place to direct vehicles through the detour.

The driveway to the Madam Walker Legacy Center employee lot will be restricted from on or about January 3, 2023 to July 2023. Access to IUPUI parking lots A, B and C will remain as well as access to the St. Philips Episcopal Church and Goodwin Plaza Apartments.

A temporary sidewalk with ADA ramps will be added to guarantee safety for those walking and rolling along Indiana Avenue including patrons of the Madam Walker Legacy Center events. The lane restriction is expected to last through October 2023. Signage will be in place to direct pedestrians to the entrance to the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

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Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc.
317-653-1948
132 West Walnut Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

ABOUT EXPANSION:

Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick is expanding in two segments:

Indiana Avenue/10th Street
- The Indiana Avene expansion will connect directly to the Madam Walker Legacy Center on Indiana Avenue and continue north to 10th Street. It will then head west on 10th Street to the planned bridge leading to the 16 Tech Innovation District.
South Street
- The South Street expansion will bring the Indianapolis Cultural Trail from New Jersey Street to Capitol Avenue, improving access in a thriving stretch of downtown that includes Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center, and a growing residential hub. The new section will also create a beautiful connection between downtown and near Southside neighborhoods and the Stadium Village area.

Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc, a 501(c) non-profit organization, is the world class leader in urban trails and linear parks and is committed to a sustainable funding model that ensures accessible connections for future generations on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick.