http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/ News about Traffic Updates from Master Plan en-us Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:36:47 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5603/Traffic-Alert-for-Friday-evening-May-4th-and-Saturday-May-5th-2012 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5603/Traffic-Alert-for-Friday-evening-May-4th-and-Saturday-May-5th-2012 The “500 Festival Mini-Marathon” will be held on Saturday, May 5th. Set-up for the race will affect traffic on New York Street Friday evening and the Saturday event will greatly affect both traffic and parking on-campus. This marathon will involve approximately 40,000 plus participants. • New York St. (east of Univ. Blvd.) will be closed beginning Friday, May 4th at 6:00 p.m. through Saturday at 2:00 p.m. • The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5th near the corner of West and Washington Streets. • Both Blackford and California Streets south of Vermont St. will be closed during this time. • West St. will be closed from Ohio to Michigan St from 2:00 a.m. on Saturday through 2:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. • West St will be closed from Washington St. to Ohio from Saturday at 3:30 a.m. and should re-open at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. • Washington St. will be closed from 3:30 a.m. on Saturday until 9:30 a.m. from Illinois to west of West St. Easiest access to campus before and during the race will be from the West Street exits of I 65 (Exit 114) to Michigan Street and on Michigan Street from the east. More information and maps may be found on the 500 Festival web site at http://www.500festival.com/mini-marathon   Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5534/Traffic-AlertElmwood-has-reopened http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5534/Traffic-AlertElmwood-has-reopened Elmwood St has reopened for north and southbound traffic. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5533/Traffic-Alert-Elmwood-Closed http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5533/Traffic-Alert-Elmwood-Closed 6:05 pm The street is now reopened for all traffic. 4:30 pm Elmwood has now reopened for northbound traffic, it may be an hour or more before southbound Elmwood opens south of 10th St. Elmwood is currently closed due to a construction problem.  No traffic is able to move north or southbound on Elmwood north of the Psych. Research. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5466/Traffic-Alert http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5466/Traffic-Alert On Thursday, Jan. 19, Downtown street closures related to Super Bowl XLVI will begin. Capitol Avenue will be closed to traffic between Maryland and South streets Jan. 19 - Feb. 10. In addition, lane restrictions will be in place on Capitol Avenue between Ohio and Maryland streets to funnel traffic to Washington and Maryland streets. Access will be maintained to: • Plaza Park Garage via Maryland Street and Capitol Avenue • Crowne Plaza Hotel via South Street and Capitol Avenue • Pan Am Plaza Garage via South and Illinois streets The closure of Capitol Avenue also impacts the west block of Georgia Street. Georgia Street will be closed to traffic between Illinois Street and Capitol Avenue Jan. 19 - Feb. 10. Georgia Street will be closed to eastbound traffic between Meridian and Illinois streets beginning Jan. 21 and between Pennsylvania and Meridian streets beginning Jan. 23. Access will be maintained for westbound traffic between Pennsylvania and Illinois streets until Jan. 27. Lane restrictions are already in place on South Street between Capitol Avenue and Missouri Street. This portion of South Street will be closed to traffic Jan. 22 - Feb 13. For more details and additional street closures related to Super Bowl XLVI, go to http://www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/downtown-street-restrictions/   Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5421/Traffic-Alert-Union-Dr http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5421/Traffic-Alert-Union-Dr Please be aware that the Eskenazi Health construction site (Wishard) will again expand on or after Monday December 5, 2011. This expansion will encompass most of the parking lots west of the Union Building. Please make note of the following: - A comparable number of parking spaces will be made available in the new Eskenazi Health garage west of Union Drive with access off of Michigan Street starting Tuesday, November 29. - Union Drive will close permanently. Alternate routes between Michigan Street and 10th Street include University Boulevard and White River West Drive. - The IUPUI Gray Line shuttle route will be altered to reflect the closure of Union Drive. The route will no longer use Riley Hospital Drive but instead will go from Medical Drive to Michigan to the new Eskenazi Health garage. - A shelter on the west side of the Eskenazi Health Garage will indicate the shuttle stop for those using the new garage facility. - Please use this link to see the transit route and location of the Eskenazi Health Garage: https://www.parking.iupui.edu/images/Eskenazi%20Garage%20-%205.jpg   Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5401/Traffic-Alert-Nov-5-Marathon http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5401/Traffic-Alert-Nov-5-Marathon Traffic Alert On Saturday, Nov. 5, the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K willstart and finish Downtown. The races start on Washington Street near Missouri Street at8 a.m. with setup beginning at 6 a.m. The route goes near Lucas Oil Stadium, around Monument Circle and continues north to 66th Street before returning Downtown on Meridian Street to finish at the Statehouse. Up to 8,000 runners and wheelchair athletes are expected to participate. It will not be possible for vehicles to cross the route while runners are on the street in the area. All traffic should avoid the race course area during the times noted. West Street will remain open for both northbound and southbound traffic throughout the event. Metered parking along the route will be restricted. Downtown streets along the route in the area south of Market Street will be closed or restricted approximately 8 - 9 a.m. due to this event. Athletes should clear the area and all streets will be open to traffic south of Market Street in the SouthWest and SouthEast quadrants by 9 a.m. Streets in the NorthEast quadrant of Downtown will be clear of athletes by 9:30 a.m. Downtown streets on the route in the NorthWest Quadrant will be closed or restricted approximately 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. due to this event. The event will end by 2:30 p.m. with all streets open by 3 p.m. Restrictions or closures of Downtown streets between 8 and 9:30 a.m. near the start: • Washington Street from West to Meridian streets (closed 6 - 9 a.m.) • Meridian Street from South to Washington streets • South Street from Meridian Street to Capitol Avenue • Capitol Avenue from McCarty to South streets • McCarty Street from Capitol Avenue to Delaware Street • Delaware Street from McCarty to South streets (three west side lanes) • South Street from Delaware to New Jersey streets (westbound lanes) • New Jersey Street from South Street to Virginia Avenue • Virginia Avenue from New Jersey to Delaware streets • Delaware Street from Maryland to Market streets • Market Street from Delaware Street to Monument Circle • NorthEast Quadrant of Monument Circle • Meridian Street from Market to New York streets (northbound lanes) • New York Street between Meridian and Alabama streets (two lanes) • Alabama Street between New York and Michigan streets (two lanes) • Michigan Street between Alabama Street and Massachusetts Avenue (two lanes) • Massachusetts Avenue from Michigan Street to 10th Street • 10th Street between Bellefontaine Street and Central Avenue (eastbound lanes) • Central Avenue between 10th and 16th streets (two lanes) • 16th Street between Central Avenue and Pennsylvania Street (westbound lanes) • Pennsylvania Street between 16th Street and Fall Creek Parkway (two lanes) Restrictions or closures of Downtown streets between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. near the finish: • Meridian Street from 30th to New York streets • New York Street between Meridian and West streets • West Street between Washington to New York streets (two northbound lanes) • Robert D. Orr Plaza between West Street and Senate Avenue Marathon route north of Downtown will restrict traffic on the following streets between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.: • Fall Creek Parkway • 29th Street • 30th Street • Washington Boulevard • 34th Street • Central Avenue • 37th Street • Pennsylvania Street • Woodlawn Drive • 38th Street • Washington Boulevard • 58th Street • College Avenue • 66th Street • Riverview • Meridian Street West Drive • Meridian Street • 46th Street • Butler University campus • Sunset Avenue • Hampton Drive • Haughey Avenue • 42nd Street • Indianapolis Museum of Art campus • 38th Street • White River Parkway • Burdsal Parkway During these events, please plan your travel through Downtown accordingly. There will be parking and sidewalk restrictions for the events. Log onto www.indydt.com for additional information.   This email was sent to: wabston@iupui.edu This email was sent by: Indianapolis Downtown Inc. 111 Monument Circle, Ste. 1900 Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA We respect your right to privacy - view our policy Manage Subscriptions | Update Profile | One-Click Unsubscribe   Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5400/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Dr http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5400/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Dr Riley Hospital Drive will be restricted between Wishard Blvd. to the north and Riley Outpatient Center to the south effective November 5, 2011 through November 22,2011. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times during the construction. Flagmen will be stationed 24 hours a day seven days a week. As a result of expected congestion due to the restriction the following detours are recommended: From the east: west on Michigan St. to Riley Hospital Dr. and north ( turn right) to Riley Outpatient Garage and Riley Outpatient Center. From the west: White River Parkway to New York St. New York St. to Barnhill Dr. Barnhill Dr. to Michigan St. Michigan St. to Riley Hospital Dr.   Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5395/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Dr-Update http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5395/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Dr-Update Riley Hospital Drive will be restricted between Wishard Blvd. to the north and Riley Outpatient Center to the south effective November 5, 2011 through November 22,2011. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times during the construction. Flagmen will be stationed 24 hours a day seven days a week. As a result of expected congestion due to the restriction the following detours are recommended: From the east: west on Michigan St. to Riley Hospital Dr. and north ( turn right) to Riley Outpatient Garage and Riley Outpatient Center. From the west: White River Parkway to New York St. New York St. to Barnhill Dr. Barnhill Dr. to Michigan St Michigan St. to Barnhill Dr.   Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5384/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Drive-Updated-Closure-Date http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5384/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Drive-Updated-Closure-Date Riley Hospital Dr is scheduled to close October 28,2011 after 7:00PM between Wishard Blvd. to the north and Riley Outpatient Center to the south. The tentative completion date of the project is November 14, 2011. The closure will prevent access to the Riley Outpatient Center from 10th St. via Wishard Blvd. There will be access to the Riley Outpatient Center and Riley Hospital Outpatient Garage from Michigan St. during the closure. Recommended detours are: From the east: west on Michigan St. to Riley Hospital Dr. and north ( turn right) to Riley Outpatient Garage and Riley Outpatient Center. From the west: White River Parkway to New York St. New York St. to Barnhill Dr. Barnhill Dr. to Michigan St Michigan St. to Barnhill Dr.   Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5379/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Dr http://masterplan.iupui.edu/updates/5379/Traffic-Alert-Riley-Hospital-Dr Riley Hospital Dr is scheduled to close October 29,2011 between Wishard Blvd. to the north and Riley Outpatient Center to the south. The tentative completion date of the project is November 14, 2011. The closure will prevent access to the Riley Outpatient Center from 10th St. via Wishard Blvd. There will be access to the Riley Outpatient Center and Riley Hospital Outpatient Garage from Michigan St. during the closure. Recommended detours are: From the east: west on Michigan St. to Riley Hospital Dr. and north ( turn right) to Riley Outpatient Garage and Riley Outpatient Center. From the west: White River Parkway to New York St. New York St. to Barnhill Dr. Barnhill Dr. to Michigan St Michigan St. to Barnhill Dr.   Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400