VANDERBURGH COUNTY Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces traffic changes for continued work on U.S. 41 in Vanderburgh County. Traffic changes are a result of ongoing work by INDOT contractor E&B Paving to reconstruct U.S. 41 in Evansville between Diamond Avenue and The Lloyd Expressway. The changes are as follows.
Beginning on or around June 17, crews will re-open the U.S. 41 approach from Virginia Avenue. This approach has been closed due to reconstruction
Beginning on or around June 17, crews will re-open recently completed southbound U.S. 41 lanes. Traffic will shift into the new roadway. However, traffic will remain restricted to two lanes of travel in both directions as work continues. Following the opening, left turns will be allowed from U.S. 41.
Beginning on or around June 17, crews will close the U.S. 41 southbound ramp to State Road 62 (Lloyd Expressway) westbound for reconstruction work. This work is expected to take three weeks to complete, depending on the weather. Motorists are asked to utilize the interchange as a detour to access State Road 62.
Beginning on or around June 17, crews will close the State Road 66 (Lloyd Expressway) westbound on-ramp to U.S. 41 southbound for reconstruction. This work is expected to take two weeks to complete, depending on the weather. The detour for this project is U.S. 41 northbound to Diamond Avenue to U.S. 41 southbound.
INDOT will provide additional information as work progresses. Overall work on U.S. 41 reconstruction is expected to be completed by the beginning of September, weather permitting. Motorists can receive updates and additional information from INDOT Southwest via Facebook and X.
INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones. All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.
