If you’ve driven anywhere near our neck of the woods recently, you already know the area looks a bit like an obstacle course. With all the heavy machinery, orange barrels, and "Road Closed" signs right outside our doors at 10th Street and Raceway Road, it’s easy to wonder exactly what’s happening behind the barricades.
Well, we finally have the scoop from the town of Avon and the construction crew, and we wanted to share the latest update with our amazing community!
The Mystery Behind the Delay: The Plot Thickens!
Have you noticed things moving a little slower than expected out there? It turns out the construction crew ran into a bit of a surprise beneath the surface: a vintage, undocumented clay utility pipe! 🕵️♂️✨
Because it wasn't on any of the original maps, everything had to pause temporarily while the town drew up a brand-new relocation plan and waited for the official permits to get approved.
The good news? The paperwork is completely sorted, and the permit is officially in hand!
What’s the New Timeline?
With the permits approved, full-scale construction is ready to kick into high gear. In fact, if you've driven past lately, you might have already spotted an excavator on-site and some of the new utility pipe delivered! The rest of the heavy materials are scheduled to arrive on site on Monday, June 22nd.
While the town is aiming to wrap things up by the end of August, building a brand-new roundabout from scratch typically takes about 90 to 100 days of active work. To be realistic and safe, we are expecting the intersection to remain closed into late summer or early fall
Yes, We Are COMPLETELY Open! 🚘📦
We cannot emphasize this enough: Gillespie Florists is fully operational, fully stocked, and ready to welcome you! Don't let those intimidating "Road Closed" signs scare you away. Because you are visiting a business within the construction zone, you are legally classified as "Local Traffic." That means you have the absolute green light to drive right past the initial barricades (whether you are coming from 10th & Country Club or Raceway & Rockville) to reach our parking lot.
- The Daily Shift: While our open driveway has remained at the 10th Street entrance since construction began in March, active digging zones could cause this to shift. If the crew does switch our main access point to the Raceway Road entrance, we will immediately post an update on our social media pages to let you know before you head out!
- Pro-Tip: If you ever feel uncertain about the "path of the hour," just give us a quick call at 317-273-1100 or text us at 317-509-0668 before you head out, and we’ll give you real-time navigation instructions!
We've Upgraded Your In-Store Experience ✨
We know that navigating detours takes a little extra effort right now, so we've made sure that once you pull into our lot, getting your fresh blooms is faster and easier than ever:
- Ultra-Fast In-Store Checkout: Our main showroom is fully open, and our main counter is just a few steps past the foyer entrance. When you're ready to check out, head straight to our far west register for the speediest in-and-out service.
- Seamless Curbside Pickup: Don't want to get out of the car? You don't have to! Just order online ahead of time or call us on your way. When you pull into our parking lot, call us at 317-273-1100, and one of our team members will run your flowers right out to your vehicle.
- Let Us Do the Driving: If you want to skip the orange barrels entirely, remember that our delivery drivers are navigating these detours every single day. You can browse our full inventory and schedule a local delivery 24/7 at gillespieflorists.com.
Thank You, Indy! 💖
We are incredibly grateful for the patience, resilience, and loyalty you all have shown us throughout this construction maze. Infrastructure updates can be tough on small family businesses, but your smiles and continued support keep our shop blooming every single day.
Stop in, try out our far west register, or wave to us from a curbside pickup spot—we can't wait to see you!
