Evansville Launches Citywide Pothole Repair Blitz

Two-week campaign aims to fix over 1,000 potholes across the city

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:53pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of blurred, hazy pools of warm amber, ochre, and olive green light, conceptually representing the blurred, hazy conditions of Evansville's pothole-riddled roads.Evansville's proactive approach to pothole repair and street maintenance aims to improve driving conditions and public safety across the city.Evansville Today

The city of Evansville, Indiana has announced a two-week, citywide pothole repair and street marking blitz to address roadway damage caused by winter weather. Since January 1, the Street Maintenance department has already repaired over 5,600 potholes, with a focus on high-traffic corridors and other priority areas. The pothole repair blitz will take place from Monday to Friday, allowing crews to mobilize across the city and fix more than 1,000 additional potholes. This will be followed by a street marking blitz from April 13-17, where traffic engineering crews will repaint stop bars and directional arrows at intersections with higher-than-average accident rates.

Why it matters

Potholes pose a significant safety risk to drivers and can cause costly vehicle damage. Evansville's proactive approach to pothole repair and street maintenance helps maintain the integrity of the city's roadways and improve overall driving conditions for residents and visitors.

The details

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and the city's Public Works Division announced the two-week pothole repair and street marking blitz. The pothole repair campaign will run from Monday to Friday, allowing Street Maintenance crews to focus on fixing over 1,000 potholes across the city. This follows the 5,600 potholes the department has already repaired since January 1, with a focus on high-traffic areas affected by winter weather. The street marking blitz will then take place from April 13-17, where traffic engineering crews will refresh stop bars and directional arrows at intersections with higher-than-average accident rates.

  • Since January 1, Street Maintenance has repaired more than 5,600 potholes across Evansville.
  • The pothole repair blitz will take place from Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 10.
  • The street marking blitz will follow from Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17.

The players

Stephanie Terry

The mayor of Evansville, Indiana.

Evansville Street Maintenance

The city department responsible for repairing potholes and maintaining roadways.

Evansville Traffic Engineering

The city department that will be repainting stop bars and directional arrows at high-accident intersections.

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What’s next

The city will monitor the progress of the pothole repair and street marking blitzes to determine if additional campaigns are needed in the future to maintain Evansville's roadways.

The takeaway

Evansville's proactive approach to addressing potholes and refreshing road markings demonstrates the city's commitment to improving driving conditions and public safety for its residents. This coordinated effort across multiple city departments sets an example for other municipalities looking to tackle infrastructure challenges head-on.