The following is a press release written by Lucas González for the City of Bloomington.
Bloomington, Ind. - The City of Bloomington continues to invest in the site of the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital—now being transformed into the Hopewell Neighborhood, Bloomington’s next downtown community—through a series of upcoming construction upgrades.
The redevelopment is one of the most significant public initiatives in Bloomington’s history, with the City taking a direct leadership role to ensure the project results in a mixed-income, mixed-use community that expands attainable housing options.
West Second Street Modernization and Safety Improvement Project
This federally funded roadway reconstruction project focuses on West Second Street between South Walker Street and the B-Line Trail. Utility work for this project—including water/sewer, natural gas, power, and communications improvements—is happening now and will continue through June 2026. Lane restrictions and roadway/sidewalk closures will occur intermittently to support the utility work. The major roadway reconstruction work is planned to occur from June to November 2026.
The City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will continue infrastructure improvements in the Rogers Street area beginning late Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The work will proceed in phases to reduce disruption for residents, businesses and trail users while ensuring long-term service reliability. Phases 1 and 2 have already been completed.
