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IndyGo service changes on Indy 500, Memorial Day

Posted at 10:53 AM, May 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-27 10:53:48-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- If you use IndyGo to get around, be prepared for some schedule changes this weekend due to the Indy 500 and Memorial Day.

You should also allow for extra travel time as road closures will impact bus arrival times.

The following bus stops will be closed for the IPL Festival Parade on Saturday, May 28:

  • Ohio St. from Delaware St. to Illinois
  • Meridian St. from 16th St. to Ohio St.
  • Pennsylvania St. from 16th St. to Ohio St.

These bus stops WILL be open on Saturday:

  • Ohio St. and Capitol Ave. (eastbound and westbound)
  • Capitol Ave. and Market St.
  • Maryland St. and Pennsylvania St.
  • Delaware St. and Market St.

IndyGo doesn't have service to IMS on race day. In addition, IndyGo routes 3, 5, 10, 15, 37, and 38 will experience delays due to road closures. 

Passengers should be prepared for the following service changes on race day:

  • Route 3 - all stops on Michigan St., west of Michigan Plaza, will be closed
  • Route 5 - there will be no service north of 25th St. and Harding St. from 2 pm - 6 pm
  • Route 10 - there will be no service north of 10th St. and Lynhurst St. to High School Rd. and Westhaven Dr. from 6 am - 2pm
  • Route 10 - there will be no service from Eskenazi to Gateway Dr. and High School Rd. from 2pm - 6pm
  • Route 15 - All stops closed from Cold Spring Rd. to 34th St. and High School Rd. from 6 am - 2 pm
  • Route 15 - If traveling to the end of the line outbound, route 15 will service 38th St.
  • Route 15 - all stops closed outbound from 27th St. and MLK St. to High School Rd. and Gateway Dr. from 2 pm - 6pm
  • Route 37 - All stops closed from West St. and Michigan St. to Lafayette Rd. and 38th St.
  • Route 38 - All stops closed from Shore Terrace Dr. and Eagles Way to Cold Spring Rd. from 2pm - 6pm

In observance of Memorial Day, IndyGo will use a modified schedule:

  • Local Fixed Route Service: Operating on a Sunday schedule
  • Open Door Paratransit Service: Operating on a Sunday schedule
  • Customer Service Call Center: Closed
  • Customer Service Retail Center: Closed
  • Administrative Office: Closed

If a route does not offer Sunday service, then no service will be available on Memorial Day.

IndyGo’s Open Door passengers may encounter street closures and could also see delays and longer travel times.

Passengers who are qualified to use the Open Door service and want to book a paratransit trip to or from an area affected by street closures may speak with a customer service rep to determine if the origin or destination address is accessible to IndyGo vehicles.

The IndyGo trip planner and route information on Google Mapswill not reflect these temporary detours and schedule changes.

IndyGo Customer Service is available by phone at (317) 635-3344 Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Service alerts and holiday hours are available online.