Carmel Announces Key Spending Projects

The City of Carmel is pleased to provide the following anticipated schedule for the 2025 construction season (see 2025 schedule below). These projects include traffic flow improvements, roadway enhancements and continued upgrades to pedestrian safety. Construction schedules are designed to minimize disruptions as best as possible while delivering long-term benefits.

“Prioritizing the safety and efficiency of our transportation network is paramount,” said City Engineer Bradley Pease. “The current road and bridge projects are essential to meeting the evolving needs of Carmel. We appreciate the public’s understanding during construction and are confident these improvements will create a safer, more efficient travel experience for everyone.”

COLLEGE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
The first phase of the College Avenue Reconstruction project is underway with a full closure at 96th Street and College Avenue planned for May. The series of College Avenue roundabouts at 96th Street, Carmel Gateway and Pennsylvania Parkway will greatly improve traffic flow as well as provide pedestrian access. The reconstruction on the section north of I-465 begins later this summer with alternating northbound and southbound phases going into 2026.

WEST 96TH STREET PATH
Walkers, runners and cyclists can look forward to a new path on the city’s west side construction of the W. 96th Street path from Spring Mill Road to Ditch Road. Periodic closures will occur in May for crane operations with an anticipated completion time of October. 

MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Beginning on or after May 27, Main Street will undergo reconstruction from Old Meridian Street to Guilford Road. Brief closures will be necessary but local access will be maintained. 

RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS
Raised crosswalks will be installed at multiple existing roundabouts along Towne Road, Gray Road and Hazel Dell Parkway. The addition of raised crosswalks at these intersections continues to enhance safety and accessibility throughout the city.

BRIDGES AND CULVERTS
Essential repairs and replacements of several bridges and culverts will require full closures, including Clay Center Road at Elliot Creek, E. 126th Street over Cool Creek and Westfield Boulevard near 109th Street. Detours will be in place while these projects are in process.