Phasing, Design Details, and Public Involvement Timeline
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Soldiers Home Road Reconstruction project continues to progress through planning and design milestones. The update below includes newly defined construction phasing, design features, right-of-way impacts, and upcoming opportunities for public input.
Current Project Scope and Design Features
The project will reconstruct Soldiers Home Road in two phases:
- Phase I: Sagamore Parkway to Hamilton Street
- Phase II: Hamilton Street to Kalberer Road
View Overview Phase 1 Map | View Overview Phase II Map
The proposed roadway improvements include:
- One 11-foot travel lane in each direction
- A 12-foot center two-way left-turn lane
- A 10-foot multi-use trail
- A 5-foot sidewalk
- 5-foot landscaped buffers
- Curb and gutter
- New pavement and street lighting
- A closed storm drainage system
View Typical Section
Additional Improvements:
Intersection Upgrades:
- Reconstruct Sagamore Parkway ramp intersection as a roundabout
- Evaluate potential roundabout at Kalberer Road
- Retain other intersections as conventional unsignalized
Driveways and Accessibility:
- Replace driveway approaches within the right-of-way
- Construct ADA-compliant curb ramps
- Provide trail and sidewalk connections to existing infrastructure
Anticipated Right-of-Way Needs
Permanent and/or temporary right-of-way will be needed on each side of the roadway to accommodate the improvements. Acquisition needs will vary by property but generally range from 5 to 10 feet.
Approximately 75 parcels will be impacted across both phases.
Traffic Maintenance During Construction
Soldiers Home Road will be closed to through-traffic during construction. Key details:
- Official detour routes will be established
- Each phase will include sub-phases to improve local access and reduce detour times
- Street and driveway connections with a single outlet will be constructed in halves to maintain access
Funding
This federally funded project includes a local funding match.
Updated Project Schedule
(All dates are subject to funding availability and environmental approvals.)
| Activity | Phase I | Phase II |
| Begin Right-of-Way Acquisition | Fall 2025 | Late 2027 |
| Begin Utility Relocation | Spring 2027 | Late 2028 |
| Begin Construction | Spring 2028 | Late 2029 – Early 2030 |
| Construction Duration | One Year | One Year |
Public Involvement Opportunities
- Initial Public Input Sessions (Phases 1 & 2): Held in April 2023 and January 2024
- Opportunity to Request Public Hearing (Environmental Document), Phase 1: July–August 2025
- Third Design Input Session (Phases 1 & 2): Late 2026
- Opportunity to Request Public Hearing (Environmental Document), Phase 2: Mid-2027
- Phase 2 Design Input Session: Mid-2028
For questions or feedback, contact:
- City of West Lafayette Engineering Department – engineering@westlafayette.in.gov or 765.807.8980
- VS Engineering – mpeterson@vsengineering.com or 765.742.0295