The Flower Blog

Gillespie Florists is Open!

You’ve probably seen the signs, the orange barrels, and the heavy machinery. The rumors are true: the intersection of 10th Street and Raceway Road is officially closed for the construction of a new roundabout! Work began on Monday, March 23, 2026.

While a new roundabout will make navigating our corner smoother in the future, we know that right now, "Road Closed" signs are the last thing you want to see when you're looking for flowers.

We are writing this post with one very clear and very important message for you:

WE ARE FULLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

That’s right! Barricades and all, Gillespie Florists is ready to fill your orders, help you browse, and make sure you have the perfect fresh flowers for any occasion.

Navigating to Us

Because we are located directly at the corner, our property can be accessed even when the main intersection is closed. As a customer, you are officially considered "Local Traffic," which means you are permitted to drive through the initial barricades (located at 10th & Country Club or Raceway & Rockville) to reach our parking lot.

We have two main entrances that we can swap between as construction moves:

• From the East (10th Street): Travel West on 10th Street from Country Club Road to reach our Northeast entrance.
• From the South (Raceway Road): Travel North on Raceway Road from Rockville Road to reach our Southwest entrance.
  
  

IMPORTANT ACCESS UPDATE: As of today, Monday, March 23, 2026, our 10th Street entrance is OPEN. Construction crews have blocked the Raceway Road entrance at this time.

Please keep in mind that the crews need to work in different spots, and they have informed us that they will shift our accessible entrance between 10th and Raceway as needed throughout the project. The entrance that is open today may be closed tomorrow.

Pro-Tips for a Headache-Free Visit

We know that navigating around construction can be frustrating. We appreciate you making the extra effort to support our local business, and we want to make it as easy as possible:

1. Check Before You Drive: The absolute best way to know which entrance is currently open is to reach out to us directly for a real-time update:
• Call us: 317-273-1100
• Text us: 317-509-0668
• Email us: gillespieflorists@gmail.com
2. We Deliver! Prefer to skip the construction and the navigation altogether? We offer local delivery! You can browse our full inventory and place your order 24/7 at gillespieflorists.com. We’ll do the heavy lifting (and the construction driving) for you.

We are so grateful for your patience and support during this corner makeover. We will keep you updated as things progress. We are excited for the improvements to our community, but most of all, we are excited to see you!

Stop in and say hi!

The Gillespie Florists Family

Heads up, flower fans! Our intersection is getting a fantastic upgrade with a new roundabout installation scheduled to begin on or after August 1st and expected to be completed by November 15th. While this means some changes to your usual route, we want to assure you that Gillespie Florists will be OPEN FOR BUSINESS throughout the entire project!

We understand construction can be a bit tricky, so here's what you need to know:

• We're Open & Accessible: Both of our parking lot entrances will remain accessible. There will be temporary, periodic closures to individual entrances, but never simultaneously, so you'll always have a way in!

• Navigating the Closures:

  • No Access From the West or North: If you're coming from the west (via 10th Street traveling east from Ronald Reagan Pkwy) or from the north (via Raceway Road traveling south from 21st Street), the intersection will be closed.

  • Accessing Our Southwest Entrance: Please use northbound Raceway Road (traveling north from Rockville Road).

  • Accessing Our Northeast Entrance: Please use westbound 10th Street (traveling west from Country Club Road).

• "Road Closed" Barricades: You'll see "Road Closed 1 Mile Ahead" barricades at the intersections of Country Club Road and 10th Street, and Raceway Road and Rockville Road. Please note: Traffic is permitted past these barricades to gain access to Gillespie Florists (they will say "open to local traffic").

• During Construction: If one of our entrances is temporarily blocked, all traffic will be directed to utilize the alternate entrance.

We'll be using our social media, email, text messaging, plus local and in-store signage to keep you updated with the latest access information.

Questions or Need Help? Don't hesitate to reach out!

• Call: 317-273-1100

• Text: 317-509-0668

• Email: gillespieflorists@gmail.com