09.20.2024

Today’s Forecast

🚧 A pleasant project update

The first phase of Pleasant Street project wrapping up

Pleasant Street bridge with colorful mural around the trail tunnel

If you walk the trail, you’ll find this colorful mural. | Photo by INDYtoday team

It’s been 44 years in the making, so if you’re a Noblesville resident — you know the journey it’s been to get to where the Pleasant Street project is now.

The Reimagine Pleasant Street project is one that Noblesville officials have discussed for decades. It involves extending, realigning, and expanding Pleasant Street into a 2.5-mile corridor from SR 32 to just west of SR 37 to alleviate downtown traffic.

It’s the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history — and now, it’s preparing to open part of the first phase to motorists on Friday, Sept. 27.

The ~1-mile stretch of roadway from west of River Road to east of South Eighth Street features a new bridge over the White River, a roundabout at River Road, and two roundabouts on South Eighth Street which opened last year where Pleasant Street is realigned ahead of its new route to the west.

The first phase includes a tunnel under Pleasant Street near South Third Street, providing access to the Midland Trace + Riverwalk trails. The Midland Trace and Nickel Plate trails will meet at Pleasant and South Eighth streets.

Map of Reimagine Pleasant Street project phases — Phase 1 improves traffic flow in Noblesville by building a new bridge over the White River.
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Map via City of Noblesville

To celebrate the milestone, the city is hosting a “Party on Pleasant” on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, local food and drinks for purchase, a DJ, children’s activities, and a drone show.

The remainder of the first phase will open later this fall once work is complete on a roundabout at the intersection of Pleasant Street and South 10th Street.

The City of Noblesville is covering $98 million of the project cost, while Hamilton County is spending $15 million to build the White River bridge. City leaders expect the Pleasant Street project to lead to more economic development on the south end of downtown, with plans already filed to build a $67 million apartment development called The Granary.

Need help navigating Noblesville with all of this construction work? See road closure schedules.

Phases two and three

Events

Friday, Sept. 20

Circle City Irish Fest | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 3-11 p.m. | Holy Rosary Church | $15+ | Celebrate Irish heritage through music, dance, culture, and sport.
Community Movie Night | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7 p.m. | Indiana State Museum | $5 | See “The Lego Movie” under the stars.

Saturday, Sept. 21

FIESTA Indianapolis | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12-8 p.m. | Military Park at White River State Park | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a full day of music, dancing, food, children’s activities, a health + wellness fair, and community service.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1 p.m. | Lucas Oil Stadium | $110+ | Can the Colts pull it together to beat the Bears in Game 3 of the season?

Monday, Sept. 23

Woodshop Class | Monday, Sept. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Machyne at 16 Tech | $50 | Learn how to craft a simple yet elegant charcuterie or cutting board.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

Behind Closed Doors | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery | $125 | Walk the grounds and tour the resting places of famous names like Carl Fisher (of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway) and hotel owners Claypool and Severin.

Events calendar here

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Try This

📽️ Expand your universe at this local film festival

GIF of heartland international film festival; photos of attendees, filmmakers, and award recipients

Enjoy a screening of “A Real Pain” starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin on opening night. | Photos provided by Heartland International Film Festival; GIF created by INDYtoday

Lights, camera, action: The 33rd annual Heartland International Film Festival returns Thursday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 20.

Ranked among the 25 coolest film festivals worldwide, this 11-day celebration features 110+ independent films across various genres — from local flicks to blockbuster sneak peeks and world premieres.

The films will be shown online and at select theaters, including:

Emagine Noblesville
Kan-Kan Cinema
Living Room Theaters
And more

Bonus: Enjoy exclusive Q+As with more than 150 filmmakers after their features.

Grab your popcorn (and tickets)

News Notes

Traffic

The City of Indianapolis is working to address neighborhood streets that need repairs. It plans to divide each of the 25 council sectors into four districts, and DPW will focus on residential streets year by year. Crews started repaving streets on the northeast side this week. (WRTV)

Sports

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 167 candidates for induction on Wednesday — including seven players who wore the horseshoe. The nominees include legendary wide receiver Reggie Wayne and kicker Adam Vinatieri. (WTHR)

Try This

Indy Ignite is hosting a pregame fan fest ahead of the team’s inaugural season. The tailgate event will take place tomorrow from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot near Gate 1. There will be autograph signings, food trucks, and a scavenger hunt for youth volleyball teams.

Watch

Sasheer Zamata, a 38-year-old actress and Pike High School alum, is starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries “Agatha All Along” on Disney+. The show debuted this week and will have nine episodes. (IndyStar)

Announced

Introducing Jobs, our new virtual bulletin board featuring local job openings in all industries. It’s simple: Post your listing (it’s free for a limited time), and watch those applications roll in.

Sports

What are the biggest questions around the Pacers players who are 30+ years old heading into the coming season? Locked On host Tony East breaks it all down.

Community

Locally-made products at a farmers market. Check. Award-winning restaurants. Check. Need more reasons to head to Westfield this weekend? See the best way to experience the sixth fastest-growing city in the country.*

Drink

There’s still time to grab a s’mores shake from Clancy’s Hamburgers in the Bottleworks District. Don’t forget to check Instagram to see October’s flavor of the month (we’re hoping for something pumpkin spice).*

Edu

Thinking about changing your child’s school? St. Richard’s Episcopal School is now accepting applications for students (age 3-Grade 8) for the 2025-2026 school year. Since 1960, St. Richard’s has provided a curriculum based in educational research + timeless values that meets the evolving needs of their students. Schedule a tour.*

Finance

Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

Answered

We asked you what other questions you have about the IUPUI split. Here’s what you want to know:

INDY_Purdue Boilermakers in Indianapolis_AUG2024 — Purdue University celebrated its new urban extension in Indianapolis on Thursday, June 27 on Monument Circle.
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Photo by Purdue in Indianapolis News

Q: I know there is a bus from Purdue West Lafayette to Purdue downtown, but is there a bus from IU Btown to IU Indy?
A: Purdue University launched commuter shuttles between West Lafayette and Indianapolis which run six round trips daily during the week. However, we did not find a formal shuttle service between IU’s Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses. You can find transportation options for each individual campus here. You could also use other bus services like FlixBus, Greyhound, and Mebus.

Q: What happens with the Jaguars?
A: According to Purdue University, “IUPUI athletic programs will be maintained solely and independently by Indiana University, and those student-athletes will represent the new IU Indianapolis. Work is underway with the NCAA to minimize disruption to existing IUPUI student-athletes. Prospective student-athletes who are interested in Purdue should contact Intercollegiate Athletics in West Lafayette.” More FAQs.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

I don’t go up to Noblesville often, but last weekend I visited to try the Nickel Plate Rail Bikes and it was so fun. Then my friends and I explored downtown Noblesville and all the cute shops. I love hearing about new trail connections, so I’ll have to go back and use the trail. Maybe City Editor Shea will show me around.

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