Short-Term Rolling Closures to Occur in Evansville to Transport Beams

Short-term U.S. 41 closures for beam transportation safety

Nearly 50 additional large concrete beams are scheduled for delivery and installation in November as work continues on Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX) in Evansville.

Short-term rolling closures to occur in Evansville to transport beams

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- Nearly 50 large concrete beams are coming to the second approach bridge of the I-69 Ohio River crossing in Evansville. Officials say deliveries will happen Monday through Thursday, with short-term rolling closures on U.S. 41 to accommodate trucks turning onto Waterworks Road. The approach bridges will support construction of the future I-69 bridge expected to open by 2031.

I-69 ORX: Beams to be delivered and set on second approach bridge in Evansville

Nearly 50 large concrete beams will be delivered and set in November for a new bridge as part of Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing in Evansville.

Beams to be set on second ORX approach bridge

Short-term rolling closures to occur in November to transport beams Nearly 50 additional large, concrete beams will be delivered and set in November for another bridge that is part of Section 3 of the I-69 Ohio River Crossing (ORX), the approach work in Evansville. The 48 concrete beams range in length from 134 feet to 163 feet long. Four beams are expected to be delivered each day, with one beam transported per truck. Beam delivery and setting …