Client
Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Location
Indianapolis, Indiana Description
The west leg of I-465 was the first portion of the beltway that was constructed. As the traffic increased on the roadway, the number of lanes became insufficient and interchange configurations became obsolete. Due to the urban nature of the adjacent land, right-of-way impacts had to be minimized. Due to the scale of the project, INDOT chose to subconsult the program management of the project and preliminary engineering to a team of firms. Several groups of other engineering firms were selected to perform the final design on the interchanges along the corridor. Level 5 partnered with another firm and the team was selected to perform final engineering services for the two referenced interchanges. Level 5 was responsible for the roadway design of the US 36 (Rockville Road) interchange and design of bridge overpasses at both interchanges. The project required ongoing coordination between Level 5, its partners, the program coordinator and INDOT. During the project development the project schedule was significantly accelerated and allowed for only 11 months to advance the plans from Grade Review Plans (25%) to final submittal. The interchange geometry was modified by the removal of one loop ramp To eliminate weaving difficulties along I-465. Approach work to the interchanges was limited to approximately a total length of 0.5 miles along US 36 (Rockville Road). The bridge structures were originally designed as prestressed concrete U-beams. However, after bids were received on another interchange, the structural members were changed to precast concrete bulb-tees. Level 5’s portion of the project was combined with the next interchange to the south and all mainline pavement between the three interchanges. Construction Cost
$175,000,000 | 
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