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Evansville Infrastructure Work Targets Everyday Mobility and Utility Reliability for Residents
Ongoing city and utility projects focus on trails, drainage, paving and water systems that directly shape how people move and access services in Evansville.
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The City of Evansville is building the Walnut Street Project Phase 3 between MLK Jr. Boulevard and US 41, with a planned 10-foot multi-use trail and completion set for Spring 2025. This work forms part of a wider set of road and utility upgrades that residents will encounter on daily routes across the city.
Road and Trail Improvements
The Walnut Street Project Phase 3 will add the 10-foot multi-use trail along the corridor from MLK Jr. Boulevard to US 41. Separate active projects include 96-inch Storm Sewer Repairs on the Southeast side, now 95 percent complete, the East Side Drainage Project Phase 1 at 40 percent complete, and the Cross Pointe Blvd and Indiana St Roundabout at zero percent complete. These efforts address surface conditions and drainage that affect travel on local streets.
Utility Upgrades and Long-Term Investment
The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility plans a $729 million investment over 25 years to upgrade sewer infrastructure. Construction on a new water treatment plant begins in 2025 to replace the existing 125-year-old facility. In 2025 the city will also direct approximately $7.8 million to road paving that includes Mill and Overlay Phases 1 and 2, plus $2.25 million for safety improvements such as curb ramps and signal visibility.
Regional Development Support
The Evansville Region received $45 million in READI 2.0 funding. One project supported by this funding is The Dominion, a $71.5 million mixed-use development that will include 150 apartments and commercial space, with construction scheduled to start in September 2025. These investments connect transportation and utility work to new housing and commercial options in the area.
Community Impact and Next Steps
Residents will see changes in trail access, drainage along Southeast side streets, paving on multiple routes, and eventual replacement of the aging water treatment plant. The city continues work on the listed projects with completion dates and funding amounts already allocated for 2025 activity. People can monitor progress through city project listings and utility updates to plan around construction zones.