Burgess & Niple (B&N) is supporting the Level Up 31 project as part of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) first application of the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery method. This alternative delivery approach allows for early contractor involvement during design development, providing constructability insight, improved cost control and enhanced coordination on a complex, high-traffic interchange.
CMGC Delivery & Technical Advisory Role
Through the CMGC process, the project team is proactively managing risk, refining phasing strategies and optimizing construction sequencing to support efficient and successful delivery. B&N’s role as Technical Advisor includes coordinating directly with the designer and contractor throughout the preconstruction phase to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction. B&N will continue advising the project through construction and is also providing construction inspection services.
Interchange Operations & Traffic Improvements
The project reconfigures existing merge operations to simplify traffic movements within the corridor. Under the revised configuration, I-465 traffic becomes the primary movement, while northbound Meridian Street traffic merges into I-465. This change reduces the number of merge points, improves driver expectancy and enhances overall corridor operations for northbound traffic.
Drainage & Maintenance of Traffic
B&N provides comprehensive technical oversight across roadway design, hydraulics, bridge design, environmental permitting, maintenance of traffic and utility coordination to support coordinated project development and early risk mitigation. Independent cost estimating and early utility identification have been integral to improving cost certainty and informing design decisions.
Collaborative Delivery & Project Outcomes
Overall, the Level Up 31 project represents a transformative investment in one of Indiana’s most heavily traveled corridors. Through early implementation of the CMGC delivery method and B&N’s involvement during design and preconstruction, INDOT is advancing a collaborative approach that prioritizes constructability, cost and schedule certainty and long-term operational improvements.
By leveraging CMGC and early technical advisory support, the Level Up 31 Corridor Improvements project is setting a new standard for complex interchange delivery in Indiana. B&N’s proactive coordination, constructability-focused approach and detailed traffic and drainage planning are helping INDOT reduce risk, enhance delivery certainty and deliver measurable safety and operational benefits for the traveling public.