Lane Closures Begin on Riverside Drive in Evansville

Crews to resurface road after sinkhole repairs

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:53am

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Starting on Tuesday, Evansville Water and Sewer Utility crews will be closing lanes on Riverside Drive in Evansville to resurface the road. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

Why it matters

Riverside Drive is a major thoroughfare in Evansville, and the lane closures will likely cause traffic delays and disruptions for commuters and residents in the area. The resurfacing is necessary after a recent sinkhole repair project.

The details

Crews will first close the two inside lanes before switching to the two outside lanes in each direction on Riverside Drive. The resurfacing work is being done by the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility.

  • The lane closures will begin on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • The resurfacing work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

The players

Evansville Water and Sewer Utility

The local utility company responsible for managing water and sewer infrastructure in Evansville, Indiana.

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The takeaway

Residents and commuters in Evansville should plan for potential traffic delays and congestion on Riverside Drive this week due to the lane closures and resurfacing work. Drivers should allow extra time for their commutes and consider alternate routes if possible.