Level Up 31

Level Up 31 will bring elevated efficiency on I-465 and US 31 between Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana

By The Numbers

Learn more about the forecasted traffic volumes with anticipated growth of the area.

Vehicles Per Day Traveling
US 31 Both Directions (2025)

Vehicles Per Day Traveling
US 31 Both Directions (2045)

Level Up 31 Happening Now

Phase 3 – Spring to late Fall 2026

This phase includes widening eastbound and westbound I-465 ramps to northbound U.S. 31, along with additional improvements to accommodate for the rapid regional growth and number of vehicles using the interchange.

During this time, a temporary traffic pattern shift will be in place along U.S. 31/Meridian Street from 106th Street to 96th Street. Northbound traffic will utilize the existing southbound U.S. 31/Meridian Street lanes by following posted signs. Traffic will switch back to the existing northbound lanes just south of 106th Street.

Phase 3 extended closures:

Closure of southbound Meridian Street between 106th Street and 96th Street through late fall 2026
Closure of 106th Street exit ramp to southbound Meridian Street through late fall 2026. The 106th Street exit ramp to I-465 will remain open
Temporary traffic shift on I-465 ramps to U.S. 31 northbound through late fall 2026
Closure of northbound U.S. 31/Meridian Street ramp to 106th Street exit ramp through late fall 2026
Closure of 106th Street ramp to northbound U.S. 31 through late fall 2026

Phase 3 – Temporary Traffic Pattern

Phase 3 – Detour for SB Meridian Street

Phase 3 – Detour for NB Meridian U.S. 31 to 106th Street

Phase 3 – Detour for 106th Street to NB U.S. 31

Phase 2 – Spring 2026

This phase includes ramp and lane closures, local access restrictions, and detours. The following traffic impacts are already in place for Phase 2 construction:

Full-time inside shoulder closure and intermittent stoppages on I-465 eastbound and westbound from Spring Mill Road to College Avenue and Meridian Street northbound and southbound at the interchange
New traffic pattern at southbound U.S. 31 at the I-465 ramp and Meridian Street split
Southbound U.S. 31 reduced to a single lane between 106^th street and the I-465 interchange

Phase 2 extended closures:

Phase 2 – Extended Closures

Phase 2 – Detour for SB Meridian St. from I-465

Phase 2 – Detour for EB 106th St.

Phase 2 – Detour for WB 106th St.

Phase 1 – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

The first phase of work includes multiple ramp closures, local access restrictions and detours in the two-mile improvement area. The speed limit will also drop to 45 MPH along I-465 and U.S. 31 in the construction zone while activity is occurring. Drivers may encounter delays during peak travel times in Indianapolis and Carmel.

Phase 1 will consist of three closures:

Phase 1 – Construction Map

Phase 1 – Detour for 106th from SB US 31

Phase 1 – Detour for EB 106th St

Phase 1 – Detour for SB Meridian St from I-465

Traffic Overview

Upcoming Short-term Closures

Tuesday, May 12

Alternating lane restrictions on southbound U.S. 31 from Carmel Drive to 106^th Street from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Wednesday

Wednesday, May 13

Alternating lane restrictions on southbound U.S. 31 from 116^th to 96th^th Street from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Thursday

Thursday, May 14

Alternating lane restrictions on southbound U.S. 31 from Carmel Drive to 106^th Street from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Friday

Extended Closures

Through spring 2026

Closure of the southbound U.S. 31 ramp to 106th Street
Closure of the westbound I-465 ramp to southbound Meridian Street (Exit 31)
Closure of eastbound 106th Street underneath U.S. 31

Through fall 2026

Northbound Meridian Street between 96th Street and the I-465 interchange will be reduced to 2 lanes. The left lane will lead to U.S. 31 northbound and 106th Street and the right lane will lead to the WB I-465 ramp.
Starting Thursday, May 14
- Closure of southbound Meridian Street between 106th Street and 96th Street
- Closure of 106th Street exit ramp to southbound Meridian Street

The New Look of Level Up 31

Map reflects the reconfigured traffic patterns and added lanes completed by 2027.

All Traffic Patterns Map I-465 EB to U.S. 31 NB Map I-465 Ramps to U.S. 31 Map I-465 WB to U.S. 31 NB Map SB Lane Between 116th and 106th Streets Map I-465 Traffic Exiting at 106th Street Map NB Merdian St. to NB U.S. 31 Map

Project Overview

Level Up 31 is the interchange modification project for US 31 and I-465 in Hamilton County. It includes the modification of the I-465/US 31 north interchange, seven bridge deck overlays, and related work on US 31 from I-465 to 116th Street in Carmel. The project will increase capacity for west to north and east to north movements to create better traffic flow and enhance safety.

Construction Schedule

Crews are adding capacity and increasing safety and traffic flow in the four-phase project that concludes in late 2027.

Level Up 31

By The Numbers

Level Up 31 Happening Now

Phase 3 – Spring to late Fall 2026

Phase 3 extended closures:

Phase 3 – Temporary Traffic Pattern

Phase 3 – Detour for SB Meridian Street

Phase 3 – Detour for NB Meridian U.S. 31 to 106th Street

Phase 3 – Detour for 106th Street to NB U.S. 31

Phase 2 – Spring 2026

Phase 2 extended closures:

Phase 2 – Extended Closures

Phase 2 – Detour for SB Meridian St. from I-465

Phase 2 – Detour for EB 106th St.

Phase 2 – Detour for WB 106th St.

Phase 1 – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

Phase 1 will consist of three closures:

Phase 1 – Construction Map

Phase 1 – Detour for 106th from SB US 31

Phase 1 – Detour for EB 106th St

Phase 1 – Detour for SB Meridian St from I-465

Traffic Overview

Upcoming Short-term Closures

Extended Closures

The New Look of Level Up 31

Project Overview

Construction Schedule

Phase 1 – Fall 2025 to Spring 2026

Phase 2 – Spring 2026

Phase 3 – Summer 2026 to Winter 2026

Phase 4 – Fall 2026 to Summer 2027

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