Road Restrictions For Sewer Rehabilitation On Covert Avenue Between Vann Avenue And Green River Road Starting July 8

(July 2, 2019) – The Evansville Water and Sewer Utility will begin rehabilitation work on an existing sewer located along Covert Avenue, between Vann Avenue and Green River Road, that will require road restrictions starting on or after Monday, July 8, 2019.

The contractor, Granite Inliner, will begin lining operations near the entrance to McGary Middle School at S. Walnut Lane and progress east toward Green River Road. During Phase 1, traffic on Covert Avenue will be restricted to one lane in each direction east of Vann Avenue, from S. Walnut Lane to just east of Burdette Avenue. All side road traffic approaching Covert Avenue through active work zones will be required to turn right-only. The duration of work impacting Phase 1 is anticipated to be four (4) weeks, weather permitting.

During Phase 2, traffic on Covert Avenue will again be restricted to one lane in each direction from just east of Burdette Avenue to Green River Road. All side road traffic approaching Covert Avenue through active work zones will again be required to turn right-only. The intersection restriction at Green River Road is expected to last up to three (3) days. The duration of work impacting Phase 2 is anticipated to be four (4) weeks, weather permitting, immediately after Phase 1 is completed.