Indy safety plan, road closures, and rideshare options
While the city is trying to get ready for the Eras Tour with large installations of Taylor Swift on the front of the JW Marriot downtown and Taylor Swift-themed street signs, public safety is also at the forefront for city officials.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is almost here and the City of Indianapolis is preparing.
“We are fully staffed for this,” Indianapolis Metropolitan Police assistant chief Catherine Cummings said in a news conference outside the JW Marriott on Friday. “There are going to be officers that you see and … won’t see.”
Cummings said people will see officers on foot, on horseback, on ATV’s and in cars. They will be flying drones and the large number of officers will be downtown focused on Monument Circle and being around Lucas Oil Stadium.
She also said some officers will have Era’s Tour friendship bracelets that can be traded with Swift fans. The department wants people to engage with officers and have fun experience, but keep safety in mind.
There will be numerous road closures along with rideshare options for parents and concert-goers.
Road closures in downtown Indianapolis Nov. 1-4
Several road closures and traffic diversions will be happening downtown during the Taylor Swift concert weekend and after. Here’s how you can plan ahead and allow extra time to get downtown since traffic will be heavier than usual.
Keep in mind traffic and road closures may change based on real-time conditions. Consider using IndyGo or rideshare options to avoid parking congestion.
- South Street between Capitol Avenue and Missouri Street from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Monument Circle will be closed from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- South Street between Pennsylvania Street and Delaware Street from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Washington Street between Illinois Street and Capitol Avenue from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Maryland Street between West Street and Capitol Avenue from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Missouri Street between Washington Street and Maryland Street (No available southbound) from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Capitol Avenue from Washington Street to South Street from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Georgia Street between Illinois Street and Capitol Avenue (No available westbound) from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- South Street between Capitol Avenue and Pennsylvania Street from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Kentucky Avenue from South Street to Morris Street (No available northbound or eastbound) from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- McCarty Street between West Street and Missouri Street from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- McCarty Street and Capitol Avenue (No available eastbound or westbound) from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- McCarty Street and Illinois Street (No available northbound) from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- McCarty Street and Russell Avenue (No available northbound) from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- McCarty Street and Madison Avenue (No available eastbound) from Madison Avenue from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Missouri Street and Morris Street (No available northbound) from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
More:The most up-to-date info on Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts in Indianapolis
Interstate exit closures:
- I-70 eastbound at the West Street exit from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- I-70 westbound at the West Street exit 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- I-70 eastbound at the Illinois Street/Meridian Street exit from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- I-70 westbound at the Meridian Street exit from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Traffic diversions:
- No southbound traffic on Missouri Street between Washington Street and Maryland Street from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Southbound West Street at South Street will be diverted to Kentucky Avenue from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Designated ride share pick up zones:
A rideshare pickup zone on South Street between Missouri and West Streets will operate from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m., Friday through Sunday.
A parent pickup zone will be at a lot near Delaware and South Streets will be active from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
No-parking zones!
Be aware of additional no-parking zones posted throughout the downtown area. If you park in a no-parking zone, your vehicle may be towed. To avoid inconvenience, watch for posted signs. If your vehicle is towed, it can be retrieved from Auto Return at 325 South Post Road.
Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X, formally Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.
