Jared Evans Indianapolis City-County Councilor

06/01/2026

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05/31/2026

As you’re going into dt Indy

On Sunday, May 31 between 12 a.m. and 9 a.m., 20-minute stoppages are possible on I-70 between River Avenue and Kentucky Avenue in downtown Indianapolis.

AES is installing a new utility line over the interstate.

05/26/2026

Nightly lane closures are planned next week on I-70 in downtown Indianapolis.

On Monday, June 1, through Thursday, June 4, the right lane of I-70 eastbound will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly between Belmont Ave. and Madison Ave.

Crews are setting barrier wall ahead of concrete patching work.

05/26/2026

A huge thank you to the Carrier and Rental teams, our Indy Gateway Inc. board members, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc., and the community members who showed up for Mulch Day at Shelton Heights Park.

Because of your time, energy, and teamwork, the park is refreshed and ready for families, neighbors, and kids to enjoy.
We are so grateful for everyone who helped make a visible difference in this special westside community space.

05/26/2026

A dog was recently found at Perry Park tied up and left behind, and it’s a reminder of how important it is to do the right thing when life circumstances change. They believe she's around 1 years old.

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you can no longer care for a pet, please don’t abandon them. There are safe, humane options available — including surrendering them to Indianapolis Animal Care Services, where animals are given care, shelter, and a chance to be placed with a new loving home.

We understand that life can get complicated and difficult decisions sometimes have to be made. But leaving an animal tied up is not acceptable.

05/26/2026

Pool season is officially here ☀️🏊

Indy Parks has announced that several area pools will be opening Memorial Day Weekend, with additional pools expected to open around May 30 pending weather and water testing.

On the west side, Krannert Park Indoor Pool and Northwestway Park Pool are expected to be open this weekend, weather permitting.

I know many families look forward to this time of year, especially as school lets out and temperatures begin to rise. Splash pads across the city are already opening as well, with more expected over the coming week.

Due to the heavy rain we’ve seen recently, some pool openings have been delayed after water quality tests were impacted by runoff. All pools are tested with the Marion County Health Department before opening to ensure they are safe for families and kids to enjoy.

🎉 Expected open Memorial Day Weekend:
• Brookside Park
• Ellenberger Park
• Northwestway Park
• Indy Island Indoor Pool
• Krannert Park Indoor Pool

⏳ Additional pools expected to open on or around May 30:
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
• Eagle Creek Beach
• Frederick Douglass Park
• Garfield Park
• Perry Park
• Riverside Park
• Rhodius Park
• Stanley Strader Park
• Thatcher Park Indoor Pool

Thank you to Indy Parks staff and crews working hard to get facilities ready for the summer season.

Picture of Krannert Park - Indy Parks and Recreation pool sent to me from the Dir.

05/18/2026

Slide schedule will be active next week for garbage and recycling. Please, share with neighbors.

05/07/2026

Good news — we’re continuing to see much needed road work happening across the district through strip-patching efforts.

✅ Country Club Road strip-patching is now complete from 21st Street to Rockville Road.

✅ 10th Street strip-patching is also complete from Country Club Road to I-465.

🚧 In the coming days and weeks, several sections of Morris Street are also expected to receive attention from Eagle Creek to I-465, including the stretch from Holt Road to Plainfield Ave/Morris Street.

These aren’t full reconstructions, but strip-patching is an effective way to target some of the worst sections of roadway, improve drivability and safety, and help extend the life of our streets while we continue pushing for larger infrastructure investments. Just as importantly, these repairs help reduce the potholes and failing pavement that can cost residents hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of dollars in tire, wheel, and suspension repairs.

I know residents have been asking for attention on many of these corridors for quite some time, so it’s good to see progress being made.

As always, thank you to DPW crews and everyone working to keep our city moving forward.

05/07/2026

Hi everyone. I have received some questions about heavy trash pickup so I wanted to reshare this graphic from the Mayors Action Center.