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SEARCHOnce complete, the 24-mile project will provide rapid transit along Washington Street between Cumberland and the Indianapolis International Airport, using I-70 west of Holt Road. Service will replace and improve the existing Route 8.
IndyGo's Blue Line corridor is expected to serve over 28 million visitors for conventions, meetings, and events and supports approximately 150,000 jobs.
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Indianapolis’ IndyGo hosted a groundbreaking event to kick off construction of its Blue Line, the city’s third and largest bus rapid transit (BRT) line.
The event took place in Irvington, which is along the route of the Blue Line’s future home. Once complete, the 24-mile project will provide rapid transit along Washington Street between Cumberland and the Indianapolis International Airport, using I-70 west of Holt Road. Service will replace and improve the existing Route 8.
“We are so grateful that Indianapolis has made the decision to invest in transit, recognizing that it stimulates growth, offers economic mobility and helps us attract the best talent to our city,” said IndyGo President/CEO Jennifer Pyrz. “We are one step closer to faster, more reliable and more accessible transit.”
Construction is anticipated to start in March 2025 and continue through late-2028, when the Blue Line is expected to open for service.
The Blue Line project is funded through a combination of local and federal sources, including a $150 million Small Starts Grant from the Federal Transit Administration and nearly $22 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation.
“With Blue Line construction now set to begin, there's no doubt that we are moving toward a bright new future here in Indianapolis,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. “On behalf of a grateful city, on behalf of a proud city, I extend my thanks to IndyGo for not only making today possible but also for their continued dedication to Indianapolis and its residents.”
In addition to improving and modernizing local public transportation, the Blue Line is a substantial infrastructure project, addressing the condition of the roadway, traffic safety, pedestrian facilities, and stormwater drainage.
Improvements include sidewalk construction, upgraded curb ramps, new crosswalks, and traffic and pedestrian signals.
Activities have already started in preparation for Blue Line construction. Last fall, utility companies were given notices to begin relocating facilities determined to be in conflict with the new design.
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