Indiana’s first Buc-ee’s wins a major approval—but the wait isn’t over

Indiana’s first Buc-ee’s has cleared the vote that once stood between the project and a path forward. When we last checked on Indiana’s proposed Buc-ee’s, a final city decision was still pending—and school traffic was a major sticking point.

That changed on September 21, 2026, when the Greenwood Common Council voted 7-2 to approve rezoning for the development near Interstate 65 and Worthsville Road, south of Indianapolis. The decision moves the project past a significant local hurdle, although it is not a construction permit or a confirmed opening date.

What Indiana officials actually approved

The council approved a planned unit development designation for approximately 80 acres. Buc-ee’s would occupy roughly 37 acres of that larger property, with other portions available for future development…

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