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Westfield public works lays out $186 million CIP progress; Monon tunnel, SR 32, 190th Street widening scheduled
Summary
Public Works Director John Nell updated the council on completed roundabouts, ongoing State Road 32 work, upcoming Monon Trail tunnel construction in early 2026 and a planned widening of 190th Street, as the city pursues an eight-year, $186 million capital improvement plan.
John Nell, director of public works for the city of Westfield, told the City Council on Oct. 13 that the public works and engineering teams have completed several roundabouts and are progressing on a slate of major transportation and streetscape projects tied to the city's eight-year capital improvement plan.
Nell said the capital improvement plan introduced in April 2024 totals about $186 million; the city has invested roughly $27.8 million to date (about 15% of the plan) and the proposed 2026 budget contemplates an additional $37 million in investment.
Nell described recent completions and ongoing work including three completed roundabouts this year (150th & In Town; 180th & Wheeler; 160th & Spring Mill), the multi-stage State Road 32 downtown reconstruction and a large box culvert installation that required a closure between Poplar and Union. He stressed the closure was used to speed…
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