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Fishers council approves federal funds exchange for 116th Street and Allisonville intersection improvements
Summary
The City of Fishers approved a resolution to proceed with intersection improvements at 116th Street and Allisonville Road under a federal funds exchange with the MPO, authorizing design features intended to reduce left‑turn backups and upgrade pedestrian crossings.
The City of Fishers City Council approved a resolution to accept a federal funds exchange with the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) to fund intersection improvements at 116th Street and Allisonville Road.
City engineering staff told the council the MPO-awarded amount is “2.6” (amount unit not specified in the transcript) and that the project is a cost-share arrangement with the city. Staff said the project is expected to be advertised or bid later this year.
Engineering staff described the work as lengthening left-turn lanes on the north, west and south approaches to mirror the existing east approach, installing new traffic signals at three nearby intersections, upgrading pedestrian crossings with new fixtures, and deploying newer signal technology. Staff said the upgrades are intended to ease peak-hour backups during AM and PM commutes and that the configuration should serve the corridor for roughly a decade, assuming several nearby projects are completed in the coming years.
Councilmembers asked whether the work would require full road closures. Engineering staff said traffic can be maintained during construction with lane restrictions rather than full closures. Staff also said the city will monitor traffic and can re-study the intersection if future congestion warrants further changes.
The council approved the resolution by voice vote; members present said “aye.”
Council members and staff noted related projects in the area — including several projects near 146th, Balsonville and other nearby corridors — may reduce traffic on Allisonville Road when they are completed.
