Central Indiana is home to a world-class transportation system that links our businesses, neighborhoods, and attractions together. Most interstates inside the I-465 loop were built more than 40 years ago and will need to be modernized in the future.
ProPEL Indy is a collaborative effort to reimagine the future of I-65 and I-70 within the I-465 loop. Over the last two years, we’ve connected with hundreds of Central Indiana residents, commuters, businesses, and neighborhoods—listening to their ideas, concerns, and insights for the future of our interstates.
In September, we reached a key milestone the study process, the release of the draft Alternatives Identification and Screening report which identifies and evaluates potential improvements to address aging infrastructure, safety, mobility, and multimodal connectivity on I-65 and I-70 in Indianapolis. A brief video overview of the report is below. The full report is available here for your review.
Public comments on the report were accepted through October 5, 2025. The study team is currently reviewing feedback from all stakeholders to update and finalize the report.
ProPEL Indy is expected to conclude in late 2025 with the publication of the PEL Study Report, which will document the study process and include a range of reasonable alternatives for INDOT to consider for development of future projects.
Alternatives carried forward from the study will require further analysis to determine if they are reasonable solutions to the area’s transportation needs. Multiple factors, including the urgency of identified needs, statewide priorities, and funding availability, will be considered when identifying future projects in the study area.
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Complex Projects Need Collaborative Solutions
ProPEL Indy is a collaborative effort that goes well beyond recent studies of the Indianapolis interstate system. This study is intentionally designed to be more inclusive by giving residents and neighborhoods a voice in the future of our crossroads. All of your thoughts and feedback will be considered alongside safety, mobility, equity, and sustainability needs to determine the best possible solution for our community.
Your Voice Makes a Difference
We know that transportation and mobility are community-wide concerns. That’s why we want to hear from as many Hoosiers as possible! Whether you have questions, concerns, or ideas for improvement, ProPEL Indy is an easy way for you to join the conversation—and make our home a more vibrant place to live. Because smarter transportation builds stronger communities.
Explore What’s Possible. Build What’s Smart.
ProPEL Indy is all about the art of the possible. Throughout the study, we will host a series of community conversations, one-on-one interviews, and online forums where you can share your ideas for the future. Then, our team will evaluate your suggestions and recommend improvements to our interstates. These recommendations will be both innovative and practical, balancing our creative vision with sound engineering and responsible financial management.
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