New Lloyd Expressway Ramp to Open, Other Closures Coming

INDOT announces new ramp design and upcoming closures along the Lloyd Expressway in Evansville.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:49pm

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An extreme close-up of the textured asphalt surface of a highway, with cracks and pebbles visible in dramatic lighting, conceptually representing the raw materials and infrastructure of a major urban transportation project.The Lloyd Expressway in Evansville undergoes a major infrastructure overhaul, with a new ramp opening and other closures coming.Evansville Today

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that a newly redesigned ramp between Interstate 69 South and the westbound Lloyd Expressway in Evansville is set to open this week, more than a week earlier than planned. However, the opening of this new ramp will coincide with the closure of two other intersections along the Lloyd Expressway for construction work.

Why it matters

The Lloyd Expressway is a major thoroughfare in Evansville, and these infrastructure changes are part of a larger, ongoing effort to revamp and improve the roadway. The new ramp design and upcoming closures will impact traffic flow and access in the area, which is important for both commuters and local businesses.

The details

The new ramp design will feature a stoplight, allowing drivers to safely access a future displaced left turn lane at the Cross Pointe Boulevard intersection once that project is complete. Meanwhile, the southbound intersections at Schutte Road and Boehne Camp will be closing for construction, with detours available via Middle Mount Vernon Road and Broadway Avenue.

  • The new ramp between I-69 South and the westbound Lloyd Expressway is set to open on or after Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The southbound intersection at Schutte Road will be closed for about two weeks.
  • The southbound intersection at Boehne Camp will be closed for 30 days.

The players

Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Indiana's transportation infrastructure, including the Lloyd Expressway in Evansville.

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What they’re saying

“The newly designed ramp should open 'on or after' Tuesday.”

— INDOT

What’s next

Once the new ramp opens, drivers will need to adjust to the new stoplight and traffic pattern. INDOT will also need to monitor the impact of the Schutte Road and Boehne Camp closures on traffic flow in the area.

The takeaway

These infrastructure changes along the Lloyd Expressway are part of a larger effort to improve traffic flow and safety in Evansville. While the new ramp design and upcoming closures may cause some temporary disruptions, the long-term goal is to create a more efficient and accessible transportation network for the city.