'We are expecting Indy 500s all over the place'
City leaders say we can also expect once-in-a-lifetime crowds with more than 100,000 visitors. Indianapolis is expected to be in the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on April 8, which will see more than 100,000 visitors. City leaders are preparing for increased crowds and traffic, while ensuring public safety is a top priority. Despite the eclipse lasting less than four minutes, experts predict that it will be a once in a lifetime event. The main attraction will be the watch party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where the goal is to turn race fans into space fans. The Emergency Operation Center will be activated on the morning of April 8 and will be open all day to address any emerging issues. Residents with Monday trash hauling service by Indy DPW are asked to place their trash carts out Sunday night, if possible, and any households whose trash is not picked up until Tuesday.
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City leaders say we can also expect once-in-a-lifetime crowds with more than 100,000 visitors.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis is in the path of totality for the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on April 8. City leaders say we can also expect once-in-a-lifetime crowds with more than 100,000 visitors.
“Our city has had ample opportunity to learn from the experience of others in the past, and we want everyone to know what to expect as Indy experiences this incredibly rare event,” said Mayor Joe Hogsett. “We are preparing residents to encounter highly increased levels of crowds and traffic, while ensuring everybody in town enjoying the eclipse that safety will be our top priority.”
“Despite the eclipse lasting less than four minutes, we know that this phenomenon is out of this world and one that people from around the world will travel to see,” said Taylor Schaffer with Downtown Indy, Inc.
One of the main attractions will be the watch party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The goal is to turn race fans into space fans.
“The combination of the astronauts and the race car drivers, we feel like there was a perfect match,” said Allison Melangton, senior vice president of Penske Entertainment.
“It also means those people don't know exactly where they are going once they get to the track. So we are going to do a great job with our yellow shirts and signage to make sure everybody gets to their seats and has a great experience,” Melangton said.
“We are expecting Indy 500s all over the place when it comes to not only traffic, but also pedestrians and visitors alike," said Indiana State Police Capt. Ron Galaviz.
IMPD will deploy officers on foot, bike, ATV and motorcycles throughout the city. This will allow officers to respond to active incidents quickly.
The Emergency Operation Center will be activated on the morning of April 8 and will be open all day to address any emerging issues.
Residents and visitors in Marion County can text ECLIPSEINDY to 67283 to receive public safety messages and can also click here for more information.
Residents with Monday trash hauling serviced by Indy DPW are asked to place their trash carts out Sunday night, if possible. Any households whose trash is not picked up on Monday can leave their cart out until Tuesday, when routes will be completed.