City to fund $59,800 design agreement to convert Eaton Street to two-way between Calumet and the alley

City staff outlined a proposal to allocate $59,800 in Capital Improvement Board funding for a professional services agreement with United Consulting to design a conversion of Eaton Street to two-way traffic between Calumet Avenue and the alley east of Calumet. Staff said the conversion responds to developer requests and noted that because Calumet Avenue is a state highway, INDOT must bless the design before changes are implemented.

A staff member explained the work follows prior similar accommodations along Homan Avenue and that CIB approved the funding allocation earlier in the week; board members on the record recommended approval and concurred. The staff member said the consultant will prepare designs to be submitted to INDOT.

Why it matters: the design will determine whether Eaton Street can safely and lawfully be converted to two-way traffic to support nearby development, but actual roadway changes depend on INDOT review and approval.