ProPEL Indy’s draft Alternatives Identification and Screening report was a key milestone in the study process, laying out a comprehensive evaluation of potential improvements to address aging infrastructure, safety, mobility, and multimodal connectivity on I-65 and I-70 in Indianapolis.

Several location-specific planning-level alternatives have been developed on each of the study’s spokes, because in a city as diverse and dynamic as Indianapolis, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Alternatives were developed using solutions identified in the study’s Universe of Concepts report.

Up to seven planning-level alternatives were developed for each spoke, they range from basic reconstruction to transformative redesigns. These alternatives were evaluated on their ability to address the identified transportation needs in the study area as well as environmental impacts, costs, constructability, and community goals. As a result of the evaluation process, each alternative was either recommended to be eliminated or carried forward for further consideration.

Review the summary below for an overview of the draft Alternatives Identification and Screening report. The full report and supporting documents are available here. Public comments on the report were accepted through October 5, 2025. 

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.