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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
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I-69 ORX construction bringing long-term lane closure to US 60
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Drivers on US 60 just east of Henderson will have to get used to more lane closures and a new traffic pattern as work continues on the future US 60/I-69 interchange. Beginning Saturday May 10, US 60 will be down to one shared lane between Tillman Bethel Road and Morris Drive, where two temporary traffic signals will be located to allow east and westbound traffic to flow. Flags and crosses coming back to Central Park in Henderson Drivers turning onto US 60 from Tillman Bethel will only be able to turn right. Those wanting to turn left will first need to loop through the new roundabouts to turn back around in the eastbound direction. Residents of the Hillcrest neighborhood will need to enter through Hillcrest Terrace as Morris Drive will remain closed. Project spokesperson Mindy Peterson says this closure allows for a widening and realignment of the highway and a rehabbing of a CSX overpass bridge. 'For drivers who use US 60, just know it's going to look a little different,' explains Peterson. 'So, if US 60 is part of your route there, right at the new interchange, just plan ahead and know you're going to need a little more time.' Peterson says it may be a good idea for drivers to pass through the new interchange prior to the work-week rush. 'See what it feels like so that when you get to Monday morning and you're in the heat of your commute,' says Peterson, 'you know already what to expect.' Peterson says one positive for drivers is that the Adams Lane bridge is expected to re-open to traffic by the end of this week. The bridge had been closed since last December as crews worked to replace the bridge over I-69. The long-term closure along US 60 is expected to last around 45 days. Peterson expects construction on that particular section to wrap up in late June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW).
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Climate
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I-69 ORX project on schedule despite flooding
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – For more than a week, work on Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) Project has been paused due to the rise of floodwaters just as progress began to take shape. 'When you look at the aerial footage,' says I-69 ORX Spokesperson Mindy Peterson, 'and you see where we were this past September, and you see where we were in January already before we were hit by the high water, you can see the progress.' Section 3 of the project includes the construction of 3 access bridges. These are being built to provide all-weather access for construction workers. Once the main Ohio River bridge is built, these access bridges will be open to drivers. 'You can look around today at the high water and you can see how vitally important it is to have that all-weather construction access in place,' says Peterson. She says flooding delays are actually part of the schedule. Evansville councilwoman charged with fraud 'This is not unexpected,' says Peterson. 'It's a challenge when you have the high water, but this is something crews have prepared for, they know it's coming, it's part of the schedule. So, Section 3 remains on schedule, and that means that construction will be about 60% complete by the end of this year and complete by the end of next year.' Just because there's no physical work going on at the construction scene because of the floodwaters, officials say that doesn't mean work is not going on behind the scenes. 'We actually have two construction yards that are off-site and they are above flood level,' explains Peterson. 'And so we have some pre-assembly work going on there, we have some form work going on there.' Peterson says before construction can resume, crews will need to assess the area once flooding improves. 'We'll definitely have clean-up to do,' says Peterson. 'Once the water recedes, we'll have a lot of trees, we'll have a lot of debris that we'll need to move out, but we are expecting all of the equipment to be in great shape.' Construction on the new Ohio River bridge is set to begin in 2027 and be complete in 2031. I-69 ORX project on schedule despite flooding Surgery demonstration highlights annual Health Careers Day Madisonville residents take advantage of snow day OFD back home after helping Eastern Kentucky flood operations Gibson Southern Students use iRacing to fuel their future Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
