Indiana's much-needed reconstruction of Downtown Indy's interstates in the upcoming decade became a major focus for HUNI's leaders and many member neighborhoods starting in Fall 2017. HUNI—along with a handful of other significant institutions—led the effort responsible for creating the I-65/I-70 Rethink Coalition. We will continue to bring you the most up to date information, post pertinent articles and vow to keep fighting to have your voices heard.
The public's ability to engage with—and object to—several key aspects of the I-65 Safety & Efficiency Project is coming down to its final weeks and these most important days.
RETHNINK 65/70 published this recap as long stretches of I-65/70 closed for repairs during the reduced traffic period associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
INDOT scheduled two VIRTUAL public open houses for the upcoming North Split construction.
Many of you have attended INDOT Public CSS meetings, participating in the feedback for mitigation issues of the construction.
To Rethink 65/70 Coalition Supporters ---February 13, 2020
TODAY WE ARE ABLE to announce a major step toward getting a serious, objective study of the best options for the reconstruction of the downtown I-65/I-70 Inner Loop, aside from the North Split.
The Rethink 65/70 Coalition leadership team has been working for over a year to find funding for such a study. Rethink invited the Indy Chamber and its Foundation to join us in this effort last summer.
Indy residents encouraged to take this Survey on North Split by August 31, 2019.
Announced in September, INDOT's current plan--Alternative 4c--will reduce the height of retaining walls and doesn't call for additional through-lanes, but it still doesn't go far enough to specifically increase connectivity between neighborhoods and areas of commerce divided by the interstate, or increase opportunities for inclusive economic development along the path of the interstate. We do applaud INDOT for modifying a portion of their plans due to community voices.
Kia Gillete, Environmental Project Manager, HNTB Corporation
Dear Ms. Gillete:
I appreciate INDOT's willingness to listen to community concerns and conduct a system-wide analysis of the Downtown Indianapolis interstate system. The seven concepts studied give us a sense of what's possible, based on traffic performance, cost, visual and connectivity impacts, and construction timeline.
INDOT publicly unveiled six alternatives for reconstruction of I-65/I-70 as it holds a listening session for the community. Rough estimates for inclusion of each alternative as well as estimated time-savings on each alternative are also unveiled.
Listening to presentations by INDOT? Here's what you need to understand:
The grassroots movement to rethink I-65/I-70 has grown! The coalition has developed a dedicated website for a high level view and resources. There's an excellent FAQ (frequently asked questions) section for a quick summary at present. Be sure to check back for ongoing updates.
Visit the coalition's website here:
The I-65/I-70 North Split is being reconstructed in Downtown Indianapolis. INDOT has announced plans that will deeply impact historic neighborhoods and potentially harm our city's beauty, livability, and transport.
