Foundry Partners FAQs
Get your Lilly Medicine Foundry project questions answered.
Eli Lilly and Company and Foundry Partners are committed to:
- Providing timely, transparent and accurate information during the construction process
- Being good construction neighbors
- Minimizing disruptions to your everyday life
If you still have questions after reviewing the frequently asked questions, please contact us for further assistance.
Foundry Partners – Construction
Eli Lilly and Company is investing $4.5 billion to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. It is located in Indiana’s 9,000-acre LEAP (Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace) District west of I-65 on SR 32. The LEAP District is designated for advanced manufacturing, research and development, life sciences, technology, and microelectronics and semiconductor industries. For more information on the State of Indiana’s LEAP project, visit the LEAP website.
Construction began on site in April 2025, with Phase 1 to take approximately 12 months. By early summer 2025, concrete and stone trucks will be using U.S. 32, and by early fall of 2025, you will begin to see construction of buildings taking place. Many of the structures will be fabricated off-site instead of constructed on-site, which will accelerate construction.
Foundry Partners expects approximately 2,000 workers to be on-site at peak construction by late 2026.
Construction will be conducted six days a week in 10-hour shifts. If there is inclement weather during the week, Sunday may be used as a makeup day. Workers will begin at 7 a.m. and will end no later than 10 p.m. Construction will not take place when it is dark. The hours of operation coincide with the City of Lebanon’s noise ordinance and construction workers’ schedules will be staggered to help with traffic flow. During peak times, security will help to manage traffic flow.
Gate 1, which is located off CR-200 W, will be the main gate for personnel during normal business hours. Gate 2 will be used for deliveries during normal business hours and will be used for all truck traffic.
Foundry Partners – Roads and Infrastructure
Foundry Partners – General Information
Native plant material will be used throughout the site. Lilly is exceeding the requirements for all planting on the site.
Yes, berms will be 25 feet tall and will be located around the Foundry property. We are meeting or exceeding the landscape buffer and berm requirements.
Foundry Partners will have water trucks on-site during construction to help minimize dust.
All lighting will align with LEAP PUD and zoning ordinances and OSHA requirements.
Foundry Partners – Jobs
The project will create approximately 2,000 temporary construction jobs. The hiring of construction workers will follow Lilly’s requirements. All construction workers are vetted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security prior to starting work.
The Lilly Medicine Foundry is being managed by Foundry Partners. For career opportunities, visit F.A. Wilhelm career’s page and McFarland Construction’s career’s page.
Foundry Partners – Site Information
Both Lilly and Foundry Partners understand the impact site construction has on the local community, particularly to immediate, fence-line neighbors, and we are committed to maintaining a safe construction zone for our neighbors. Construction traffic, noise, dust and light mitigation are often considered during construction. The Foundry Partners team regularly communicates with neighbors about upcoming construction events and how they may impact day-to-day living.
Foundry Partners – Communication and Community
Foundry Partners is committed to providing timely, transparent and accurate information to the community. There are several ways to receive updates and to ask questions during the construction project.
- Anyone, at any time (24/7), can ask for information or share concerns by calling 844-LWGROWS (594-7697)
- Community members can sign up to receive project status emails
- Visit our Contact Us page to opt-in for email updates
