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2 days ago
- Automotive
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U.S. 41 lanes to re-open as ramps with Lloyd Expressway close
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – A stretch of Highway 41 that has been closed and under construction for months will finally see traffic next week. At the same time, drivers will have to navigate new closures near Highway 41 and the Lloyd Expressway. The southbound lanes of Highway 41 between Diamond Avenue and the Lloyd will reopen on or around June 17, but traffic in both directions will still be down to two lanes as crews continue their work. INDOT also says drivers will be able to turn left all along southbound 41. Also on June 17, the approach to U.S. 41 from Virginia Street will re-open to drivers as crews have resurfaced the area and reconstructed the sidewalks. Drive Clean Indiana eyeing Evansville as its next big E-V charging hub A 3-week closure is set for the ramp from southbound 41 to the westbound Lloyd, with the southbound 41 on-ramp from the westbound Lloyd to close for 2 weeks. Gary Brian with INDOT says this is part of a larger re-construction up and down the highway. 'This has been a stretch of roadway that has needed work for years,' says Brian. 'We know, I think anybody who has driven through Evansville. I knew driving through Evansville, right, that there were areas that were rough, that needed a complete reconstruction. So, you know, every road has its lifespan, and this stretch of 41 had reached the end of its lifespan.' The dates and the construction timeline are weather-permitting. Brian says the entire Highway 41 re-construction should be wrapped up later this Fall. You can read about the full breakdown of these re-openings and closures by clicking here. U.S. 41 lanes to re-open as ramps with Lloyd Expressway close Shawnee farmers plant historic corn at Angel Mounds What's the buzz? USI professor brings beekeeping passion to campus U.S. Veterans Affairs secretary tours Evansville clinic Where are they on that project: The Vault on Main Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-02-2025
- Climate
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Snow plows and emergency crews ready for Tri-State Winter Storm
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Commuting around the Tri-State will likely be treacherous overnight and Wednesday morning. Officials advise drivers to slow down and get to to their destinations safely. The Indiana Department of Transportation says crews started preparing 48 hours ahead of time by having 25 snow plows ready and 20 deployed in Evansville. Public Relations Director Gary Brian says technology will help residents know where snow plows are located. 'Go to or go to our traffic wise app. You can see every plow location throughout the entire state,' says Brian. 'Some plows have cameras so you can actually see what they're seeing, but you can actually tell where the plows are, where they've been, and probably guess where they go.' Indiana State Police is also making preparations with slide off accidents and minor crashes already reported. Sergeant Todd Ringle wants to make sure people are prepared in case they get stuck on the side of the road. 'Keep in mind that it may take a wrecker or law enforcement a couple of hours to get to you during these conditions because it takes time for us to get to you,' says Sgt. Ringle. 'You want to make sure you have the equipment inside your vehicle to keep you and your family warm. A couple of blankets, bottled water, some non-perishable food items, and an extra charger for your cell phone.' Preparations are happening across the Tri-State as Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Matt Hughes says they have already pretreated roads. 'The temperatures as they drop kind of become more issue with salt and brine, they don't work as well,' says Hughes. 'It works better with the warmer temperatures, but hopefully we got enough salt left from yesterday that that'll help with that now I was just getting the snow plows ready so when the snow gets here that we can just get out and hit it.' Check out INDOT's traffic wise website for more information on Indiana road conditions. For Kentucky's road conditions, visit the KYTC website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
