INDIANAPOLIS — Part of East 65th Street in Indianapolis will be closed for 14 days starting later this month. On Oct. 14, crews will implement a short-term closure on the city's northeast side to allow work on the Nickel Plate Trail to continue. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works reported that local access to the roadway will be maintained during construction. “We understand construction is disruptive, but we believe this will be a treasured public asset for generations to come,” Indy DPW Director Brandon Herget said. “This project will connect the State Fairgrounds, Fall Creek, Monon Trail, Castleton and Hamilton County. Overall, this will make our infrastructure more accessible, strengthen our community, and improve transportation for Indianapolis residents and visitors." A detour will be posted during construction. Eastbound traffic will be redirected south on Allisonville Road, east on 62nd Street, north on Binford Boulevard and then back on 65th Street. Westbound motorists will be asked to get around the traffic by going south on Binford Boulevard, west on 62nd Street, north on Allisonville Road and then back to 65th Street. The Nickel Plate Trail project — a $14.9 million effort — began in 2023. Indy DPW estimates the trail will be completed in mid-2025. When the project is complete, nine miles will have been added to Indy's network of trails. Plans for the Nickel Plate Trail also include "multi-use spur connections" at 62nd Street east of Eastwood Middle School and 86th Street west of Sahm Park. Once the Nickel Plate Trail is completed, it will link with the Midland Trace and Monon trails, creating a 41-mile loop that stretches across several counties.