Plan ahead: These interstates and streets will be closed this weekend

Now that summer is here and the weather is warming up, more people are out and about on the roads.

But the nicer weather also means more construction crews doing much needed repairs to the state's roads and bridges.

This weekend, the Indiana Department of Transportation will have five highway projects happening simultaneously.

Also continuing is construction for the IndyGo Red Line, expected to begin service on Sept. 1. This has impacted traffic as workers pave streets, finish station structures and repair infrastructure. 

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If you plan to be out driving around town or heading on a road trip this weekend, be on the lookout for the bright orange barrels and plan ahead for these closures and traffic restrictions. 

I-65 closures

• I-65 northbound from I-465 to I-865 will be closed through July 1.
• The right three lanes of I-65 northbound from Southport Road to I-465, and on ramps from Southport Road to I-65 north will be closed from Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. to Monday, June 24 at 6 a.m.
• The left two lanes of I-65 northbound from Little Eagle Creek to Lafayette Road will be closed from Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. to Monday, June 24 at 6 a.m.

I-465 closures

• The left two lanes of I-465 eastbound from Allisonville Road to Fall Creek will be closed from Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. to Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m.
• The two left lanes of I-465 westbound from Fall Creek to the White River, and the ramp from I-465 westbound to I-69 northbound will be closed from Saturday, June 22 at 7 p.m. to Monday, June 24 at 6 a.m.
• The left three lanes of I-465 southbound from just south of I-69 interchange to U.S. 36 will be closed from Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. to Monday, June 24 at 6 a.m.
• The left three lanes of I-465 southbound from 96th to 46 streets will be closed from Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. to Monday, June 24 at 6 a.m.

Other highway closures

I-70 eastbound from I-465 to the south split will be closed Friday at 9 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. All ramps in this section will be closed.

Red Line construction continues

These corridors are under construction:

• Meridian Street from 18th St. to 38th St.
• Shelby St. from Hanna Ave. to Prospect St.
• Capitol Ave. from 18th St. to Washington St.
• Virginia Ave. from Shelby to Delaware St.
• College Ave. from 38th St. to 66th St.
• Illinois Street, Washington St to 18th St
• 30th Street, Meridian St. to Illinois St.

COLLEGE AVENUE

Pavement resurfacing began this week on College Avenue at 66th Street, and will continue south to 38th Street, taking about four weeks to complete. Drivers should expect traffic and on-street parking restrictions, which may lead to diversions off College Avenue.

One-block segments on College Avenue will be closed for up to two hours each as the final layer of concrete is poured on station platforms. Here's the schedule:

• June 25: Kessler Boulevard station.
• June 26: 54th Street station.
• June 28: 52nd Street station.
• July 1: 46th Street station.
• July 2: 42nd Street station.

WASHINGTON STREET, VIRGINIA AVENUE, SHELBY STREET

Pavement markings are currently being placed on these streets, causing temporary traffic restrictions. Station construction continues on Virginia Avenue and Shelby Street.

CAPITOL AVENUE

Traffic lane and parking restrictions will continue on Capitol Avenue from 19th to Washington streets. Driveways, entrance and parking lots will be accessible on the east and west sides of the street. Station construction continues along Capitol Avenue.

MERIDIAN STREET

Left turn lanes are restricted at these locations:

• Both directions at 21st, 22nd, 28th, 30th, 32nd and 34th streets.
• Southbound at 29th Street.
• Northbound at 30th and 38th streets. 

Construction continues on the east side of Meridian Street, with one lane of traffic in each direction still running. Station structure construction continues. 

In late June or July, repaving will begin on Meridian Street, resulting in temporary lane restrictions. 

ILLINOIS STREET

Crews continue to modify traffic signals, and work on curbs and sidewalks at 30th Street. 

Kellie Hwang is a reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at 317-444-6032 or kellie.hwang@indystar.com. Follow her on Twitter: @KellieHwang.