Carmel Street Department

10/16/2026

🎃👻 Something spooky is brewing… and it looks like SNOW! ❄️

We cut open a persimmon seed, and the winter prediction is in… a SPOON! 🥄 According to old folklore, that means we could be in for a snowy winter!

Don’t be spooked, Carmel! While Mother Nature might have a few tricks up her sleeve, our Carmel Street Department crew is gearing up and getting ready to keep our streets clear when winter rolls in.

🐛 Now, what about the woolly worms? Have you spotted any lately? Are you seeing more black, which folklore says means a harsh winter, more brown, which suggests a milder winter, or a mix of both?

Folklore or not, we’ll be ready for whatever falls from the sky! ❄️

10/09/2026

🚧 Curb Work & Traffic Updates – Westfield Blvd

Curb work will be taking place on Westfield Blvd between 98th Street / Evenstar Blvd and E 96th Street today through Monday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A single-lane closure will be in place during work hours, with a detour from Kittrell Drive to 98th Street.

The roundabout at 96th Street and Westfield Blvd will be closed to southbound traffic on Saturday. Traffic heading northbound on Westfield Blvd will be able to exit immediately east on E 96th St. Detour signage will be in place to direct drivers. Please use caution when traveling in the area and follow the posted detour. Thank you for your patience!

10/08/2026

Update: work was completed ahead of schedule and the lane is now open.

⚠️ Temporary lane closure: 96th St & College Ave ⚠️

Beginning today, October 8th, around 10:30am, the sound bound lane of E 96th St and College Ave roundabout will be closed for approximately 1.5 - 2 hours for street light work. All other directions will be accessible during this time. Please use caution in the area and find an alternate route if heading south.

10/05/2026

🚧 OVERNIGHT ROAD WORK ALERT 🚧

The Carmel Street Department will be conducting overnight lane closures from Monday, October 5, through Thursday night, October 9 , from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to replace pavement markings at several roundabouts.

Work will begin at:
📍 Main Street & 4th Avenue NW
📍 106th Street & Pennsylvania Street
📍 116th Street & Pennsylvania Street
📍 Keystone Parkway & Smokey Row Road

Drivers should expect temporary lane closures and delays while crews work in these areas. All work is expected to be completed by the end of the week, weather permitting.

Please slow down, and use caution through these areas. Thank you for your patience!

09/30/2026

Vote below for our 2027 hanging baskets! ⬇️🌸💐🌼

Which hanging basket will bloom across Carmel next year? 🌸

We want to know which floral style you'd love to see around our community. Help us decide the look for Summer 2027 by casting your vote!

A - Classic deep purple and white mix.
B - A vibrant gradient from salmon-pink to deep violet.
C - A delicate, pastel blend of pink, white, and lavender.

Comment A, B or C below to let us know which is your favorite 🌺

The winning choice will beautify our streets next summer!

09/28/2026

Please be advised that several temporary road closures, detours and lane restrictions will take effect across Carmel. During the next week, commuters should expect a mix of short-term and extended road closures due to local events, scheduled construction and routine maintenance projects.

🔗 Find the details on these closures at the following link: https://www.carmel.in.gov/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/301964

Update: The closure of 3rd Avenue SW between Main Street and 1st Street SW will also be in place the week of October 5. This closure will be during daytime work hours only and will not be in place over the weekend.

09/21/2026

🚧 ROAD WORK ALERT 🚧

Asphalt repairs will be taking place this week on Shelborne Road between 106th Street and 116th Street.

Drivers should expect lane closures, traffic control personnel, and temporary delays as crews work through the area. Please slow down, use caution, and follow directions from traffic control personnel.

Work is weather dependent and may shift as needed. Thank you for your patience while we complete these repairs!

09/15/2026

⚠️ Paving notice ⚠️

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th, there will be intermittent lane closures on Glebe St just west of Towne Rd for milling and paving work 🚧 The project is scheduled for approximately between 9am - 3pm.

As always, this work is weather dependent. Please use caution in the area, respect the traffic flaggers, and stay safe, Carmel! ☀️

09/15/2026

🚨 Traffic Update: Upcoming Roundabout Construction & Closures
Two major intersection projects are starting on or after Monday, September 21st. Please plan extra travel time and use detour routes.

106th Street & Westfield Blvd Roundabout
- Full intersection closure
- Start Date: On or after Monday, Sept. 21 (begins after 116th/AAA opens)
- Anticipated Reopening: Late Fall

116th Street & Hoover Road Roundabout
- Full intersection closure
- Start Date: Monday, Sept. 14
- Anticipated Reopening: Late Fall / Early Winter

Thank you for your patience as we improve our roadways!

09/14/2026

🚧 Road Work Alert – Tuesday, September 15

The northbound lane of the 106th Street on-ramp to Keystone Parkway will be closed tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. while crews complete pavement striping.

After that, crews will move to the Illinois Street and Main Street intersection to restripe the roundabout. Moving lane closures will take place from approximately 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as crews work around the roundabout.

Traffic will remain moving, but drivers should expect temporary lane shifts and possible delays. Please slow down and use caution around the work zone. All work is weather permitting