New Road Closures Announced Across Evansville

Motorists in the River City have gotten pretty good at navigating orange barrels and road closures. Keep reading to find out the latest closures expected around Evansville.

Evansville Roads Known for Construction and Closures

Anyone who has spent any time at all in Evansville knows the Southern Indiana city is notoriously known for two things: potholes and road construction. The City of Evansville released a new list of current and upcoming road closures around the city.

City Officials Announce New Closures

In a post made to the official City of Evansville - Government Facebook page, community leaders shared the news of road closures that were just approved by the Board of Public Works. They are encouraging residents to adjust their travel plans and to be extra cautious.

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Please check the list, plan your routes, and be extra cautious around work zones. These improvements are all part of building a stronger, safer Evansville!

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Full List of Approved Road Closures

A number of the approved closures are planned for the city's downtown, including more than one planned for parts of Main Street. Here's the list of approved closures:

Riverside Drive at Chestnut Street - exact dates for the closure are unknown
Alleys between SE 1st Street and Riverside Drive - exact dates for the closure are unknown
SE 6th Street from Walnut to Locust Streets - set to reopen July 22nd
Old Post Office Road from First Avenue to Berry Lane - closed July 23rd 10 am - 11 pm
St. Joseph Avenue from the Lloyd Expressway to Illinois Street - 6:30 pm - 6 am through July 23rd
Main Street from 5th to 6th Streets - 3 pm - 11 pm July 26th
Intersection of North 4th Street and East Uhlhorn, eastbound - closed through August 24th
Main Street between 6th Street and Marten Luther King Boulevard - Wednesdays through September 17th.

More Closures Likely as Work Continues

Of course, these are just the latest closures in the City of Evansville and don't include the weekly rolling lane closures anticipated on Highway 41. To learn more about the latest happenings in the city, follow the official Facebook page for the City of Evansville.

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