Drivers navigating the south side of Indianapolis should prepare for overnight disruptions this week. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced lane and ramp closures at the Interstate 65/Interstate 465 interchange to facilitate work on overhead interstate signs, as reported by FOX59. The closures, which are slated to begin at 9 p.m. yesterday, will continue sporadically through 3 a.m. Saturday.

Restrictions will affect only a single lane of traffic yesterday, today, and tomorrow nights, allowing crews to safely perform the needed sign maintenance. According to details shared by the Daily Journal, the I-65 northbound ramp to I-465 specifically will be closed from midnight to 3 a.m. on both Friday and Saturday, further impacting travel plans.

Your commutes may be disrupted for the longer term as well; INDOT also confirmed the start of a massive construction project poised to unfold over the next two years along I-65 in southeast Indy, with the dual goal of improving traffic flow and increasing safety. In an announcement highlighted by the IndyStar, the work will be carried out by Milestone Contractors, setting the stage for a lengthy period of travel adjustments.

For those caught within the web of closures and construction, INDOT urges caution. They remind motorists "to slow down, use extra caution and drive distraction-free in and near work zones," according to Daily Journal. With the full impact of the work weather-dependent, commuters are advised to stay alert for any schedule changes.