COLTS GAMEDAY TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Downtown road closures, I-65 and I-70 construction to impact travel - Colts.com

October 18, 2026 equipment admin construction

COLTS GAMEDAY TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Downtown road closures, I-65 and I-70 construction to impact travel

Fans attending Colts games at Lucas Oil Stadium should plan ahead and allow extra travel time due to ongoing road construction projects affecting several major routes into downtown Indianapolis.

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  • Road Construction Projects: I-65 and I-70 construction may result in lane restrictions, ramp closures, reduced speeds, and changing traffic patterns.
  • Downtown Street Closures: Several downtown streets near Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center experience heavy traffic due to construction, pedestrian improvements, and event operations.

Updated Information:

  • Colts vs. Titans:

    • Friday, October 16 at 9 p.m. to Monday, October 19 at 5 a.m.
      • I-70 Eastbound reduced to one lane from I-465 to Belmont Ave.
      • I-465 Northbound ramp to I-70 Eastbound (Exit 9) closed.
      • Ramps from Sam Jones Expressway & Holt Rd. to I-70 Eastbound closed.
      • I-70 Eastbound ramps to Sam Jones Expressway (Exit 75) & Hold Rd (Exit 77) closed.

  • Colts vs. Texans:

    • Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26 (9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly)
      • Northbound I-65 reduced to two lanes between Fletcher Avenue and Washington Street.
      • Ramp from northbound I-65 to Washington Street closed.
    • Friday, Sept. 25 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5 a.m.
      • I-70 westbound reduced to two lanes from West Street to Kentucky Avenue.
      • West Street ramp to I-70 westbound closed.
    • Friday, Sept. 25 at 9 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 28 at 5 a.m.
      • I-70 westbound reduced to one lane from Holt Road to I-465.
      • Ramps from Harding Street, Holt Road and Sam Jones Expressway to I-70 westbound closed.
    • Southbound I-65/I-70 Fletcher Avenue exit remains closed.

General Tips:

  • Check current traffic conditions before traveling.
  • Allow additional time when visiting downtown Indianapolis.
  • This article will be updated throughout the season.

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