Traffic Alert: Plan Ahead for Your Visit to IFI Carmel
Starting Monday, October 6, 2025, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will begin a major infrastructure project at the Meridian Street and I-465 interchange, directly impacting traffic between Indianapolis and Carmel. This includes the area surrounding North Pennsylvania Street, where our Indiana Fertility Institute clinic is located.
What’s Happening?
INDOT’s “Level Up 31” project aims to improve traffic flow and safety in a two-mile stretch around US-31/Meridian Street and I-465. However, during construction, several closures and restrictions will affect how you get to the clinic:
- 🚫 Southbound US-31 ramp to 106th Street: Closed through late December
- 🚫 Eastbound 106th Street at US-31: Closed through late December
- 🚫 Eastbound I-465 ramp to southbound Meridian Street: Closed through mid-December
- ⚠️ Speed limits on I-465 and US-31 will be reduced to 45 mph
This map outlines areas impacted by the closures.
What This Means for You
If you're driving to IFI, please allow extra time for your trip. Here are some alternate routes INDOT recommends:
- If you're heading south on US-31 and need to reach 106th Street, exit at 116th Street, then take Pennsylvania Street south to 106th.
- If you're traveling east on 106th Street, detour north on Illinois Street to 111th Street, then east and south on Pennsylvania Street.
- If you're coming from eastbound I-465, take the northbound US-31 exit, then use the 106th Street roundabout to loop back south to Meridian Street.
Why the Change?
Hamilton County’s rapid growth has outpaced traffic forecasts, with over 112,000 vehicles expected to travel US-31 daily in 2025. This project will expand ramps and add lanes to improve long-term traffic efficiency and safety.
Our Advice
We recommend:
- 🕒 Planning for delays and leaving earlier than usual
- 🗺️ Using GPS or traffic apps to check real-time conditions
- 🚗 Following posted detours and speed limits for safety
We appreciate your patience and understanding as INDOT works to improve our community’s infrastructure. If you have questions about your appointment, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Read the full traffic alert from WTHR: https://www.wthr.com/article/traffic/traffic-news/traffic-alert-closures-restrictions-meridian-street-i-465-interchange-carmel-indy-indot-road-work-ramp-closures-106th-street-slow-downs-detour/531-df4cb2f8-d43b-44a9-a33a-de6ea66c673f?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTHR-TV