The Veterans Affairs department has formally asked Congress for $2.1 billion in new funding for Indiana veteran healthcare. This massive request includes a landmark project for our community: an $86 million, 188,000-square-foot outpatient clinic right here in Fishers.
The facility is planned for a site adjacent to the IU Health Fishers campus along Interstate 69. If approved, it would represent the largest VA investment Hamilton County has ever seen.
What the VA Is Asking For
The $2.1 billion request covers two major, interconnected projects:
A Roudebush Replacement: The primary focus is a replacement for the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in downtown Indianapolis. Now nearly 75 years old, the facility is well past the point where patching it makes financial sense.
The Fishers Outpatient Facility: Priced at $86 million, this clinic would act as a critical suburban hub, moving routine care closer to where veterans actually live.
Both projects carry the VA’s highest internal priority rating. While that doesn't guarantee a check from Congress, it means the agency considers these more urgent than almost any other project in the country.
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Where in Fishers, and Why It Matters
The planned site is near the 136th Street and Olio Road interchange, sitting squarely within Fishers’ growing medical corridor.
For Hamilton County veterans, this is a game-changer. Currently, most rely on the downtown Roudebush facility located at 1481 W. 10th Street. Navigating downtown traffic from Fishers or Noblesville during business hours can easily turn a simple check-up into a half-day ordeal. A facility at 136th and I-69 would slash commute times for thousands of patients in one of Indiana's fastest-growing regions, an area we've covered in depth on our recent episode with