SR 47 Reconstruction from Hamilton/Boone County Line to SR 38: Des 1601982 & 2000816
Project Purpose & Need
The need for this project is due to the lack or drainage and poor condition of the existing pavement. The purpose of this project is to create an effective drainage system and restore rideability of the roadway.
Proposed Improvements
To address this need and fulfill the project’s purpose, INDOT is proposing to make the following improvements;
- Resurface SR 47 from Hamilton/Boone County Line to just west of Arrow St.
- Add 4 ft paved shoulders
- Fully Reconstruct SR 47 from just west of Arrow Street through the SR 38 intersection
- Add curb and gutter drainage system
- Add 5-6ft sidewalk along the south side of SR 47
- Build a roundabout at SR 47 & SR 38 intersection
- Realign Mule Barn Rd with California Street
- Add midblock crossings for pedestrian crossings of SR 47
- Add enhanced Monon Trail crossing at SR 47
Project Exhibit – Hamilton/Boone County Line to Wesco Pkwy
Project Exhibit – Wesco Pkwy to Hamilton St.
Project Exhibit – Hamilton St to Park Street
Project Exhibit – Park Street to SR 38
Project Phasing & Schedule
- Phase 1 – Hamilton/Boone County Line to Westco Pkwy Closure, Spring 2026.
- Hamilton/Boone County Line is open.
- Phase 2 – Wesco Pkwy to Mule Barn Rd. Closure, Spring 2026.
- Mule Barn Rd/California St. is open.
- Phase 3 – Mule Barn Rd. to Biddle Park Drive Closure, Summer 2026.
- Mule Barn Rd./California St. is closed.
- Phase 4 – S.R. 47 & S.R. 38 Roundabout Partial Closure, Fall 2026/Spring 2027.
- S.R. 38 is open, roundabout built in phases.
Project Scope
Widen S.R. 47 from Hamilton/Boone County Line to Wesco Pkwy (Phase 1).
Reconstruct S.R. 47 from Wesco Pkwy to Biddle Park Drive (Phase 2 & 3).
- Pavement Replacement with curb and gutters, enclosed drainage, align Mule Barn Rd. & California St. and add sidewalk along the south side of S.R.
Construct a roundabout at S.R. 38 & S.R. 47. (Phase 4).
Project Documents:
- SR 47 Handout (with map)
- SR 47 Sheridan Environmental Document
- Environmental Document Appendix A-B
- Environmental Document Appendix B Continued
- Environmental Document Appendix C-E
- Environmental Document Appendix F-K
For additional information on this project, please contact us at www.indot4u.com or 1-855-463-6848.