Trail Report

Below is an ongoing list of trail construction and maintenance updates. See an issue that isn't listed? Let us know by email: tess@bikeindianapolis.org. See a maintenance issue on a Marion County trail? Report it to the Mayor's Action Center via phone at 317-327-4622.

INDIANAPOLIS

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Snow Removal Policy: Trails (Monon, Fall Creek, Nickel Plate, Pennsy, B&O) and protected bike lanes will be plowed after any snowfall event of more than 2 inches.

Completed:

  • B&O Trail: Complete in Marion County except for some landscaping where Citizens Energy installed sanitary sewer tanks under the trail.  

    • A maintenance group is being established for the new section of trail.  If anyone would like to help out with this, please contact: contact@botrail.org. 

  • Nickel Plate Trail: Open from 42nd Street to 75th Steet.

  • MI/NY Conversion to two lanes with bike lanes.

In Construction:

  • Nickel Plate Bridge over 96th St (8/25/25): Construction is underway. Projected finish date is December 2025.

  • White River Innovation District Infrastructure Project/Henry Street Bridge (5/25): Includes an expansion of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

    • (11/25/24): The White River Greenway (also known as the White River Trail or White River Wapahani Trail) is closed between Kentucky Ave. and Washington Street on or after Tuesday, Sept. 3. The detour for bicyclists and pedestrians follows Washington Street, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail along Capitol Avenue, South Street, Missouri Street, McCarty Street and Kentucky Avenue. South White River Parkway will also close between Washington Street and Oliver Avenue again beginning on or after Tuesday, September 3.

  • Lawrence Township Multi-use Trail: Paving has started on the new 1.2 mile shared-use trail extension along Lee Road (59th to 63rd) and 63rd Street (Lee Road to Winona Drive). This project will enhance connectivity between Fort Harrison State Park, Lee Road Park, Forest Glen Elementary, Ivy Tech, and local businesses around Fort Ben. 

  • Southeastern Ave. Corridor Multi-use Trail: Construction of a multi-use trail on Southeastern Ave from Washington Street to CJC.

  • The 30th St. bridge over White River is still closed. 

  • Eagle Creek Greenway - Phase B1: New terrain greenway from the intersection of Dandy Trail & Oceanline Drive to US 136 (Crawfordsville Rd). Construction has just started and is scheduled to be completed summer 2026.

  • Pogue’s Run Trail Phase 3 (5/2025): Phase 3 will include a new portion of the trail that continues north on Olney and east on 21st St to connect to the Pogue's Run Art & Nature Park.

    • Phase 3 should begin in Spring of 2025.

In Design:

  • Pleasant Run Trail – Phases 1-3: in design to add two new trail segments on Bluff Road (Troy Ave-Raymond St.) and Pleasant Run Pkwy N Dr. (Bluff Rd. to Conservatory Dr.) as well as pavement rehabilitation, signage and pavement markings for existing trail from Garfield Park to Ellenberger Park. 

    • Phase 1: New segments of Pleasant Run Greenway along Bluff Road from Troy Avenue to Raymond Street and along Pleasant Run Parkway N. Drive from Bluff Road to Conservatory Drive Documents: Open House invitation; Project Fact Sheet; Project Presentation

    • Phase 2- 3: This project will rehabilitate the existing Pleasant Run Greenway Trail between Garfield Park and Ellenberger Park which shall include pavement rehabilitation, crossing improvements, new pavement markings, and upgrades to signage and trail amenities. This project shall also include the rehabilitation of the pedestrian boardwalk under Raymond St, the replacement of the pedestrian bridge connecting to Pleasant Run Greenway just north of Raymond St, and the replacement of the pedestrian bridge at Ellenberger Park.

  • The 29th Street and 30th Street two-way conversion is in design and includes a combination of a multi-use path, neighborway, and cycle track primarily along 30th Street. The route will connect the White River Trail to future AJ Brown Trail. Along the way it will also provide connections to the Riverside Promenade Trail, Canal Towpath, Illinois/Capitol bike lanes, RedLine BRT, Fall Creek Trail, and the Monon Trail, as well as various points of interests such as Riverside Park, schools, and the Children’s Museum. It will bid in July 2024 with work beginning Fall 2024 and throughout 2025.  

  • Eagle Creek Greenway Phase 2B: Phase 2B is a 1.29-mile extension of the existing Eagle Creek Greenway. Phase 2B will primarily run atop the Eagle Creek Levee from US-136 to B&O Trail. This project is an extension of Phase 2A. This phase will begin at the intersection of Eagle Creek and US 136 and continue southeast along Eagle Creek to the B&O Trail. The project consists of on and off-road facilities for pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle signals, traffic calming techniques, lighting, and other safety-related infrastructure, bikeshare system, and ADA compliance.

  • Eagle Creek Phases 2c: Phase 2C is a 3.42-mile extension of the Eagle Creek Greenway that starts at the B&O Trail and ends at Washington St and the future IndyGo Blue Line BRT.

  • Interurban Trail – Ray St to Pleasant Run greenway – in design for 2025 construction.

  • Madison Ave from Pleasant Run Pkwy to Ray St: Road diet of Madison Avenue and addition of Interurban Trail from Pleasant Run Parkway to Ray Street.

  • Madison Ave from Martin to Hanna Ave: Pavement rehabilitation and lane optimization of Madison Ave from Martin St to Hanna Ave, segment includes a portion of the Interurban Trail.

  • Madison Ave from Pleasant Run Pkwy to Martin St: Rehabilitation of Madison Ave from Pleasant Run Parkway to Martin Street (includes a portion of the Interurban Trail). Find out more here.

  • Monon/Pogue’s connector – connection between Pogue’s Run Trail and Monon Trail through Martindale-Brightwood is in design. 

  • Grassy Creek Greenway – in design for east/west portion from Mitthoeffer to Carroll Rd. with an estimated 2025 construction.

  • Monon Trail widening phase 2: Design phase has reached 90%. Construction is still scheduled for 2025.  

  • Fall Creek Greenway Extension: City of Lawrence was awarded a $5 million grant from the Department of Natural Resources as part of the fourth round of the Next Level Trails program to be used to create a 1.83 mile trail extending Fall Creek Greenway and connecting Lawrence and Indianapolis. This new trail will be a paved multi-use path and will include a section of boardwalk connecting 63rd Street and Lee Road to 71st Street and Fall Creek Parkway to the Upper Fall Creek Loop Trail. Along 63rd Street, the new trail will connect to a Round 3 Next Level Trails project that connects Forest Glen Elementary School and Fall Creek Valley Middle School and residential areas.Anticipated completion of this project is scheduled for Fall of 2025.

  • Monon Bridge over 86th: Grade separated structure for the Monon Trail over 86th St

    • A new pedestrian bridge is coming to 86th Street to give people walking and biking a much safer way to cross. Thanks to a $7 million investment from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, most of the project is funded, with construction expected to start in 2029 after the bidding process is complete.

    • In the meantime, signaling will be installed next year to make the crossing safer until the bridge is ready.

  • Nickelplate Trail over Keystone Ave: Grade-separated bike/pedestrian bridge for the Nickel Plate Trail located at 49th and Keystone Ave.

  • Nickelplate Trail over 82nd St. Multi-Use Trail over 82nd Street.

CARMEL

Completed:

  • Burr Oak Bridge: Pedestrian Bridge at 106th over White River connecting Hazel Landing Park in Carmel with Heritage Park in Fishers. 

In Construction:

  • Monon Boulevard Expansion (10/2025): Beginning Monday, Oct. 6 through Oct. 31, Phase 3 of the Monon Boulevard expansion requires the closure of the Monon Trail at the tunnel under City Center Drive. (See Map)

  • 106th St. & Hazel Dell Parkway (10/2025): Beginning on or after Monday, Nov. 3, 106th Street and Hazel Dell Parkway will be closed for three weeks to install raised pedestrian crosswalks. 

  • MULTI-USE PATHS (1/17/25): The city will continue to add to its extensive multi-use path network in 2025 including construction of the W. 96th Street path from Spring Mill Road to Ditch Road, W. 116th Street path from Shelborne Road to Michigan Road and more.  Carmel Link

    • Path Closures now through Nov. 14:

      • West side of Shelborne Road between Kendall Wood Drive and 126th Street.

      • North side of 126th Street between Shelborne Road and Towne Road.

      • North side of Main St between Towne Road and Spring Mill Road. (through Nov. 12).

    • W. 141st Street Path (7/25): (6 mos.*) New multi-use path from Shelborne Road to Spring Mill Road. Limited closures under flagging.

    • W. 116th Street Path (7/25): New multi-use path from Towne Road to Michigan Road. Limited closure under flagging operations. Expected to be substantially complete in October.

    • W. 99th Street Path (7/25): Partial closure of W. 99th Street while path is constructed from Haverstick to Westfield Boulevard. Expected to be substantially complete in September.

    • W. 96th Street Path (7/25): On Friday, Aug. 1, 96th Street will be closed between Ditch Road and Springmill Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the pouring of concrete on the newly placed pedestrian bridge. The detour in place will utilize 106th Street. Eastbound closure to build the path along the north side of 96th Street. Traffic will be maintained in the westbound direction from Spring Mill Road to Ditch Road. Expected to be substantially complete in October.

    • RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALKS (4/7/25): Raised crosswalks will be installed at multiple existing roundabouts along Towne Road, Gray Road and Hazel Dell Parkway. The addition of raised crosswalks at these intersections continues to enhance safety and accessibility throughout the city.

    • 96th Street and College Avenue Roundabout (05/19/25):
      Construction of Carmel's 156th roundabout at the intersection of East 96th Street and North College Avenue is underway. The intersection is managed by the City of Carmel and the project is designed to improve safety, traffic flow and pedestrian access at this key entry point into the City. 

  • White River Greenway North Extension Project: Beginning after March 11, The project includes extending the greenway north to 146th Street as well as the construction of a river overlook, parking lot and year-round restrooms. Once complete, the White River Greenway will span over five miles in Carmel. The project is in partnership with Conner Prairie and is part of a regional effort to expand the greenway and turn attention toward the area’s most significant natural resource—the White River.

NOBLESVILLE

Completed:

  • Little Chicago Road (11/25): The trail along Little Chicago Rd north of SR 38 is now open. It ends at 211th/Carrigan Rd.

  • Park Link Pass Trail (11/25): Completed.

In Construction

  • Hague Road Trail connector to the Midland Trace Trail (11/25): Final work including asphalt cuts for benches still to be done.

  • Roundabout at Hague Road and SH 32 (11/25): Final work including asphalt cuts for benches still to be done.

  • Midland Trace Trail (8/25) is open from 8th street in Noblesville to River Rd. New construction is continuing downtown from Hague Rd and SR 32 to River Rd. The connection for the Midland Trace Trail to the Nickel Plate trail is under construction and will be done when the new Pleasant Street road project is done. This trail will eventually connect to the existing Midland Trace at SR 32 and Hague Rd, projected to be finished by the end of 2025.

    • (11/25) The trails on both sides of Hazel Dell Rd are closed just south of the Midland Trailhead due to subdivision construction.

Snow Removal Policy: The following trails are plowed. No salting of any trails.

  • Forest Park

  • Riverwalk Trail

  • Nickel Plate

  • Seminary Park

  • Federal Hill Park

  • Park Link Pass

  • Field Dr from SR 19 to 10th St

  • Allisonville Rd Trail (from Greenfield Ave South to Wellington Pky)

  • Lakeview Dr

  • Hague Rd

  • Born Learning Trail

  • Midland Trace

  • Hazel Dell

  • Little Chicago

  • Dillon Park 

  • 146th St from Dillon Park East to River Rd

  • 196th St

  • Levee Trail

FISHERS

  • TRAIL PROGRESS DASHBOARD

    Completed:

  • Burr Oak Bridge: The Burr Oak bridge is complete! This bridge connects Hazel Landing Park in Carmel to Heritage Park in Fishers and forms a seamless connection among the Monon Trail, Big-4 Rail Trail, Nickel Plate Trail, and White River Greenway.

    In Progress:

  • Nickel Plate Trail Bridge (10/25):  As part of the final stages of the Nickel Plate Trail pedestrian bridge project, a full closure of 96th Street at the Nickel Plate Trail crossing (between Hague Road and Masters Road) will be in place from 9 p.m. Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 16, weather dependent. Closure details. Anticipated completion: Dec. 2025

  • 131tsh Trail Construction (11/25): During the week of November 24, the contractor will continue concrete operations and conducting trail work along 131st Street to complete the trail connection from New Britton Elementary School to the Nickel Plate Trail.

ZIONSVILLE

Snow Removal Policy: Snow is cleared from the Big-4 throughout the season. Other trail/pathways are cleared as resources allow.

PLAINFIELD

HANCOCK COUNTY

  • Pennsy Trail: (9/25): The Pennsy Trails of Hancock County not-for-profit organization announced the opening this summer of the next mile of Pennsy Trail from CR 400 W to CR 300 W, leaving only a 1.5 mile trail gap to Greenfield’s Pennsy Trail.  This extends the longest continuous section of open NRHT to 21 miles from downtown Indianapolis.

HENDRICKS COUNTY

  • B&O Trail:

    • Maintenance (11/25): Weather permitting, work will start on the B&O Trail between Raceway and Ronald Reagn on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Trail users should expect a two-week shutdown of the area. Work will include milling and repair of 12 heaved trail areas, sealing the entire section and re-striping.

    • Now that leaves have begun to fall, paved trails will be cleared approximately twice a week.

    • Further extension of the B&O Trail in Hendricks County is planned with prioritization of the trail through the community of Maplewood and a bridge over the West Fork of White Lick Creek just a half mile west of Maplewood.  A bridge feasibility report from an engineering firm has been received and design and permitting will be initiated before the end of this year.

  • Vandalia Trail (9/25): Hendricks County Parks & Recreation completed construction on Phase 1 of their Vandalia Trail section in the town of Clayton, including a trailhead in Lambert Park and a short section of trail to the west edge of town.  They are also working a grant to extend that trail ~2 miles west from Clayton on property they already own.

  • Tilden Trailhead, B&O Trail (9/29): Reopening Celebration scheduled for Oct. 22 at 4 pm. A new sculpture Homeward is on display, and attendees can visit with the sculptor, David Vertacnik. A food truck (Podium Barbecue) will be available.

BROWNSBURG

Snow Removal Plan (12/2024): Main paved trails will be cleared after 2 inches or more of snow accumulation with the goal of complete snow removal within 24 hours after the snowfall has ended. However, after significant snowfall events, the process may take longer. 

Prioritized clearing:

  1. Town facilities and school walking routes

  2. Park parking lots and non-school trails

  3. Park walkways, loop paths, and shelter areas

Salt Use

  • Rock salt usage is avoided on trails because it harms plants and waterways.

  • Salt is mainly used on walkways and parking lots at major buildings.

  • Eco-friendly de-icer is used near sensitive areas and the Bark Park.

INDIANA

NATIONAL

US Bicycle Route System:  The U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) is a developing national network of bicycle routes connecting urban and rural communities via signed roads and trails. Created with public input, U.S. Bicycle Routes direct bicyclists to a preferred route through a city, county, or state – creating opportunities for people everywhere to bicycle for travel, transportation, and recreation.

National Road Heritage Trail: A Cross-State Multi-Use Trail to Span 160 Miles,30 Communities