INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana Department of Transportation on Friday touted its progress on reconfiguring the interchange for I-69 and I-465 on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The on the northeast side of Indianapolis is more than 80% complete, with construction scheduled to finish by l ate 2026. The $471 million project began in early 2022, as News 8 has previously reported. A news release issued Friday from INDOT said drivers can expect continued improvements in 2026 as new lanes and ramps open on the project it calls Clear Path 465. The majority of construction is expected to be complete by summer, although intermittent lane and ramp restrictions may happen later in 2026 as crews finalize work on mainline I-465, I-69, and the I-69/I-465 interchange. As of late 2025, INDOT’s release said, significant progress has been made, including the completion of 12 out of 14 new bridges and 5 miles of new pavement on I-465. Additionally, the I-465 overpass at 71st Street has been rehabilitated, and several ramps have been completed, such as the ramp from northbound I-465 to northbound I-69, and the ramp from southbound I-69 to westbound I-465. Looking ahead, the release said, the completion of mainline I-465 is anticipated in the spring. New infrastructure expected to open during the winter includes the ramp from southbound I-69 to southbound I-46, and new southbound I-465 lanes from 71st Street to 56th Street. The release said cold and snowy conditions have slowed the final steps before opening some ramps and bridges, and additional time has been needed to navigate utilities while maintaining traffic around one of Indiana’s busiest interchanges. Further developments expected in the spring include the opening of two remaining eastbound I-465 bridges within the I-69/I-465 interchange, and new lanes on eastbound I-465 between the White River bridge and the I-69/I-465 interchange. By summer, ramps from Allisonville Road to eastbound I-465, from 56th Street to northbound I-465, and from northbound Binford Boulevard to westbound I-465 are expected to open. This story was formatted for WISHTV.com using AI-assisted tools. Our editorial team reviews and edits all content published to ensure it meets our journalistic standards for accuracy and fairness. (Provided Image/clearpath465.com) ...read more read less