Project Time Line

  • Remove & replace existing 79th St. bridge over I-465 with widned and lengthened structure that includes  future bike lanes.
  • Constructed permanent widening on I-465 between 71st St. and I-65 to include an auxiliary lane each  direction that directly connects ramps at I-65 to ramps at 71st. Resurfaced existing lanes between I-65 and  71st.
  • Constructed temporary widening and median cross-over on I-465 between 71st and 86th St. for traffic  maintenance during the I-465 replacement in 2005.

  • Replace & widen I-465 between 71st & 86th.
  • Traffic will be maintained thru cross-overs during construction.
  • Replace & widen bridges on I-465 over 71st & 86th.
  • Install new signs & lighting through out.
  • After construction, I-465 will have 4 thru lanes each direction with 2 auxiliary lanes each direction between  71st & 86th.
  • Minimal disruption on traffic on 71st & 86th.

  • Reconstruct interchanges at I-465 & 71st and I-465 & 86th. New ramp configuration to allow free flow  traffic in several directions and provide improved levels of service during peak usage.
  • Reconstruct 71st & 86th from west of I-465 to east of I-465 including pavement replacement & new sign and  signals.
  • Install aesthetic enhancements through the interchanges.
  • Minimal disruption of traffic on I-465

2007

  • Complete new ramp from I-465 northbound to 73rd Street.

All Construction Completed By June 2007