The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) expects to completely close a portion of College Avenue over the Central Canal north of Broad Ripple Avenue next week for bridge maintenance. Work on the bridge is expected to begin on or after Monday, April 4. College Avenue should reopen later this fall.

Northbound traffic will be directed to follow Kessler Boulevard, Meridian Street and 71st Street to reconnect with College Avenue during the closure. Southbound traffic should use 71st Street, Meridian Street and Kessler Boulevard.

As part of the detour, north- and southbound traffic will be directed to travel across the Kessler Boulevard bridge over White River that is currently under construction. Two-way traffic across the Kessler Boulevard bridge is restricted to the northernmost traffic lanes.

Westfield Boulevard will remain open for traffic traveling northeast along the Central Canal during construction.

The nearly $674,000 project includes partial removal and replacement of bridge decking and installation of new overlay. Existing sidewalks on either side of the bridge will be widened for improved pedestrian safety and connectivity. For more information, visit indy.gov/dpw.