The Indiana Department of Transportation announces changes to the traffic patterns at U.S. 41 and Washington Avenue in Evansville in advance of an upcoming pedestrian crossing project.
On Tuesday, April 13, at 9 a.m. new traffic patterns will go live at the intersection near Bosse High School to allow easier and safer pedestrian crossing. This project is in advance of a future planned pedestrian crossing project. The planned changes at this location are as follows:
- U.S. 41 Southbound and Northbound: The right turn movement from U.S. 41 to Washington Avenue will no longer be allowed on a red light. New signal heads have been added to warn drivers of the new right turn movement.
- Washington Avenue Eastbound: A signal has been added for left turn movements onto U.S. 41 The left turn will yield while the signal is green, and a signal has been added for right turn movements as well.
- Washington Avenue Westbound: The lane configuration has been changed to left only in the left lane, through movements only in the middle lane and right turns only in the right lane. This is different from the previous configuration where right turns and through movements were allowed in the right lane. Left turns will yield while the signal is green. A signal has been added for left and right turns onto U.S. 41.
Additionally, signal timings have been updated to reflect the changes and to allow a safe travel time for pedestrians to cross U.S. 41.
What Motorists Should Expect
With the changes in traffic patterns, motorists should be prepared to leave extra time to get to their destination. Signal timings have been changed to allow for more time for pedestrians to cross which may mean longer wait times. Motorists should also take care to observe the new turning configurations and plan accordingly. Finally, INDOT asks that motorists slow down in the area and allow extra room for drivers who may need to change lanes.
About the U.S. 41/Washington Avenue Pedestrian Crossing
In November of 2019, following concerns voiced by Evansville City, Bosse High School and local community leaders about hazards to pedestrian traffic, INDOT and the City of Evansville announced a partnership to begin studying the viability of a pedestrian crossing at U.S. 41 and Washington Avenue. The two agencies agreed to bring on a consultant and begin the process of planning an enhanced pedestrian safety project. In November of 2020, following a road safety audit, data gathering, and solicitation of public input, INDOT announced that the preferred treatment at this location was a pedestrian bridge. Project development began in 2021, with an anticipated construction date in 2025.
Stay Informed
Motorists in Southwest Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic alerts any time via:
- Facebook: facebook.com/
INDOTVincennesDistrict - Twitter: @INDOTSouthwest
- CARS 511: indot.carsprogram.org
- Mobile App: iTunes App Store and the Google Play store for Android