The following is a press release written by Desiree DeMolina for the City of Bloomington.
Construction on Second Street is moving into its next phase, bringing crews closer to completing roadway and drainage improvements. Beginning Wednesday, October 21, Second Street will close to eastbound traffic. Second Street will remain open to westbound traffic only. Eastbound traffic will be detoured to First Street.
The temporary traffic pattern will give crews room to complete full-depth asphalt replacement, new stormwater infrastructure, and paving along the south side. While the construction contract allows for a single-lane closure of up to 45 days, the current schedule calls for restoring two-way traffic before Thanksgiving.
The traffic change is a planned part of the City's Second Street Improvement Project. The project will install a two-way protected bike lane along the north side of 2nd Street from Walker to the B-Line, replace the traffic signals at 2nd/Walker and 2nd/Rogers, and install new storm sewer infrastructure, full-depth pavement, lighting, curb ramps, improved bus stops, sidewalk, and street trees throughout the corridor. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) manages and oversees the construction contract, including contractor operations and scheduling.
Drivers should follow posted detours and allow additional travel time while crews complete this phase of work. Construction timelines remain subject to weather and site conditions.
For the latest information on road, sidewalk, and parking restrictions, visit bloomington.in.gov/inroads.
