Improvements expected to take place at the intersection of 79th and Dean Road

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Division of Public Works is working to make enhancements to what they are saying is a harmful intersection at 79^th Avenue and Dean Street.

“There’s a whole lot of delay with the 4 means cease, in order that causes a whole lot of frustration with motorists,” INDY DPW Chief Engineer John Bowen instructed WRTV.

The division says not less than 17 crashes have been reported at that intersection over a 5 yr interval. It says that’s comparatively excessive for that intersection, which is at present a 4 means cease.

“I believe that’s in all probability principally driver, however I believe there’s a pedestrian component as effectively,” Bowen instructed WRTV.

INDY DPW stats present a couple of quarter of the crashes have been on account of drivers merely working one other automobile off the highway. DPW is hoping a roundabout and sidewalks will assist present an answer to those that dwell within the space.

“With the roundabout, we can have marked crosswalks with signage to warn automobiles that this can be a crosswalk to decelerate,” Bowen mentioned.

Hans Fekkes has referred to as the world on Indy’s northeast facet house for the final 14 years. He says he has observed a ton of crashes close to that intersection.

“They’re on the brink of put a roundabout the place a stoplight would have in all probability sufficed,” Fekkes instructed WRTV.

Pink markers and spray paint mark a portion of Fekkes’ driveway. He says a part of the development will minimize off a few of his driveway.

“The circle is true there by my exit, so they are going to be doing 30 miles an hour via there and I’m going to must attempt to again out or go examine my mail,” Fekkes mentioned.

The entire price of the undertaking is anticipated to be greater than $1 million. Building is anticipated to start in 2024.

To learn extra concerning the undertaking, click on right here.