INDIANAPOLIS — On Thursday, the Indianapolis City-County Council's Public Works Committee took a deep dive into the proposed 2026 budget for the Department of Public Works.

"This is really the number one part of our job is passing this budget," said Councilor Kristen Jones (D-District 18).

DPW plans its projects on a five-year cycle. The way things are shaping up right now, their five-year capital plan is around $1.2 billion, and they said they have big plans for that money.

"$1.2 billion into our roadways, into storm sewers and bridges, resurfacing or strip-patching our roads, fixing sidewalks, building trails, keeping our bridges in top and safe conditions and building out storm water infrastructure," said Kyle Bloyd, DPW communications officer.

Some of the councilors took the opport

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