Project addresses long time flooding problems

A new project will address years of poor stormwater drainage on the near northeast side.  

The $18 million South Keystone Outfall project will improve consistent problems with drainage along a three mile stretch from Fall Creek to near Keystone Ave. The project is this year's largest for the Department of Public Works.

Large storm sewers will be installed at numerous locations to alleviate long time flooding issues in the area.  The work that includes 12 projects will also build new infrastructure in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, including sidewalks and street resurfacing.

Initially funded through the local stormwater fund, the work has been enhanced with federal American Rescue Plan investments.

“Neighborhoods in the Washington Park area have long contended with flooding during heavy rains,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said in a statement. 

The effort is years in the making and part of the larger Washington Park Detention and Minnie Creek Restoration project.  New ponds will be installed in Washington Park and native trees and vegetation planted along Minnie Creek to decrease flooding conditions.

Contact WFYI city government and policy reporter Jill Sheridan at jsheridan@wfyi.org. Follow on Twitter: @JillASheridan.