The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) today announced the continued full closure of segments of Broad Ripple Avenue, Massachusetts Avenue (Mass Ave), and Georgia Street through Labor Day Weekend. The street segments were closed in May under an executive order to provide socially-distanced space in dense commercial areas. Each segment was expected to reopen at the end of this coming weekend.

Public health and pedestrian count data along with feedback from merchants' associations now inform the decision to continue the closure of all three pedestrian corridors.

"As we continue to evaluate public health data and monitor pedestrian counts, we believe the volume of visitors to Broad Ripple Avenue, Georgia Street, and Mass Ave continue to warrant additional space to safely distance within these street segments," said Indy DPW Director Dan Parker.

All three closures will continue in their current configurations, however Indy DPW is currently reviewing how to make additional parking available to the Mass Ave area.

An extension to the emergency executive order continuing the closure of all three segments will be signed by the end of the week. Indy DPW will continue to evaluate public health data and monitor traffic patterns and pedestrian counts over the next few weeks.

Information on recent street closures as well as measures allowing restaurants to re-open with outdoor seating can be found at indy.gov/DineOut.