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Bike lane and sidewalk near former Poplars site to close through late November

By Isaac Perlich · Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025

The closure will last through Nov. 21.

INDOT to close lanes along two sections of Interstate 69

By Isaac Perlich · Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

The work is expected to last through early June.

Road work, shoulder closures return Monday on State Road 45/46

By News Staff · Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

INDOT said all lanes of S.R. 45/46 are anticipated to remain open, however short-term shoulder closures should be expected.

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Expanded bike lane safety coming to portions of Third Street

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Phase two construction is expected to begin the week of March 17, while students are out of town during spring break.

Lane closures return to State Road 45/46 Friday

By News Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Lane closures are set to make a return to a portion of State Road 45/46 in Bloomington. Starting Dec. 13, crews with the City of Bloomington will perform utility relocation work just east of the Interstate 69 interchange, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Work ...

State Road 45/46 reopens to two lanes as off-ramp construction continues

By Dylan Dreiman · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

While most of the project is complete, crews will continue to work on the new off-ramp from S.R. 45/46 onto Arlington Road.

New outdoor IU recreation park coming near Briscoe Quad

By Sidney Moore · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

The new park will accommodate many sports, including pickleball, futsal, basketball, and an outdoor fitness center.

Sare Road closure begins Tuesday

By Ashton Hackman · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — South Sare Road between East Winston Street and South McCartney Lane will be closed beginning Tuesday. The closure is expected to last two weeks as crews replace an underground culvert for stormwater drainage improvements. After the project, the street department will repave ...

Three-month long SR-48 closure starts Monday

By News Staff · Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — State Road 48 over Richland Creek in Monroe County will be closed for a bridge rehabilitation project starting Sept. 16, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced this week.

Overnight lane closures coming to I-69 in Monroe County

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Temporary nighttime lane closures on I-69 south of Bloomington are set to begin as soon as Wednesday, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced.

Street maintenance projects coming to downtown and west side of Bloomington

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Two separate but similar street maintenance projects will begin in the coming weeks near downtown and the near-west side, the City of Bloomington announced Thursday.

Indiana Avenue closure to reopen to one lane next week

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Avenue closure between Kirkwood Avenue and 6th Street will reopen to one lane of vehicle traffic and one sidewalk Aug. 29.

City to host public meeting on new Powerline Trail design

By News Staff · Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — A new multi-use trail is one step closer to becoming a reality near Switchyard Park.

Months-long road closure coming near site of Hopewell project

By News Staff · Monday, Aug. 12, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Road closures are coming to the area near Rogers and First Streets, the City of Bloomington announced Monday.

Installation of Bloomington gateway set to begin

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 30, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After more than a year of delays fueled by public backlash, the installation of the Bloomington Bicentennial Gateway starts Sunday.

Preliminary designs show possible changes to Indiana Avenue

By News Staff · Tuesday, July 16, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Bloomington residents are getting a first look at the preliminary designs for the Indiana Avenue Safety Improvement Project.

Smith Road construction to resume Monday

By News Staff · Saturday, July 13, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Starting Monday, Smith Road will once again be closed at the State Road 46 intersection after an extended delay for utility relocation work, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Two-month closure begins on Indiana Avenue for storm drain project

By News Staff · Monday, June 24, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The anticipated months-long closure of Indiana Avenue between Kirkwood Avenue and 6th Street began Monday for the final stretch of Clear Creek Tunnel Project.

City wants input on possible changes to Indiana Avenue

By News Staff · Sunday, June 9, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Big changes could be coming to Indiana Avenue and the City of Bloomington is asking for your feedback.

Closure planned for State Road 45 in Monroe County

By Ashton Hackman · Tuesday, May 14, 2024

MONROE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indian Creek bridge on State Road 45 will be closed starting May 22 for a ten-week project, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

IU Greek life social events put on hold until late March

The IFC wrote in an email the pause will address student health and safety concerns.

Starbucks, poke bowl restaurant coming to Read Hall

IU announced in Nov. 2024 it would increase housing and dining rates on the Bloomington campus by 2% each.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump cuts to USAID

The decision, while temporary and tentative, is the court’s first clear defeat for Trump in his second term.

Transgender people banned from women's sports in Braun executive order

The executive orders aim to end what the governor's office labeled as "extreme gender ideology."

Water main break repaired at 10th Street and Fee Lane

The closure is expected to end around 10 p.m., the city said on their live dashboard.