I-65/I-70 ramps to SE to change

Market Street Ramps to Close

Since the 1970s, the Market Street entrance and exit ramps to Interstates 65/70 have divided the near east side of Indianapolis. The ramps were built to accommodate traffic entering and exiting Market Square Arena (MSA). In July 2001, the city demolished MSA, leading the way for further development on the city's near east side and at the former MSA site.

Removal of the Market Street I-65/I-70 southbound entrance ramp will stimulate the revitalization and redevelopment on the city's near east side in the vicinity of the vacant MSA site. The steeply rising ramp extends from East Street to the interstate, a distance of three city blocks, dividing the neighborhood and providing a physical and visual barrier that reduces the potential for redevelopment in the area. The neighborhood east of the interstate has been somewhat separated from the central business district because of the ramp configurations.

The city of Indianapolis will remove the Market Street southbound entrance ramp and open up the city's near east side and the potential for redevelopment.

For more information see: http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPW/MarketSt.Ramp.Welcome.htm