Friday, November 7, 2025

New Bridges Demonstrate Innovative Technology

The Lloyd4U project is delivering a major makeover to an important east-west highway for the Evansville region.

In addition to intersection reconfigurations designed to increase safety and efficiency, there are some less-obvious improvements, such as bridge rehabilitation.

Three bridges carrying State Road 62 (Lloyd Expressway) over Tekoppel Avenue, Evansville Western (CSX) Railroad, and Carpentier Creek are being built using T-WALL® an innovative, technologically advanced retaining-wall system used by several Departments of Transportation across the U.S.

Those bridges are the first in the state to utilize T-WALL while carrying a State Route, and only the second T-WALL construction in the state.

T-WALL, with their precast panel and stem creating their T-shape, act as gravity-retaining wall systems allowing usage in locations such as adjacent to a railroad or creek where other retaining wall systems should not be used.

The walls are sturdier, more durable, and more flexible in limited-space situations that require hand or small-equipment compaction.

INDOT and the project team are proud to introduce new ways of cost saving to a project that is already introducing other design innovations that emphasize safety and efficiency.

Check out our video on T-Wall Technology used on The Lloyd: https://youtu.be/HELoRGdxzwo

An inside look at the Lloyd

EIf you were driving on the Lloyd on Wednesday, October 15, you may have seen some new faces wearing white construction helmets.

INDOT and the Lloyd4U project team welcomed college students from the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) student chapter of the University of Evansville for an up-close look at the work being done.

This site visit gave these aspiring professionals an immersive look at on-site construction and an opportunity to ask current engineering professionals questions.

A trip down memory lane for some as old pedestrian bridge is replaced

Evansville residents on the west side safely crossed the Lloyd using a pedestrian overpass near St. Joseph Avenue that dated to 1957.

Over seven decades, users ranged from high school students headed to the Fall Festival over their lunch break, Reitz football fans, and Mead Johnson Nutrition employees going from the parking lot to the factory. 

The nearly 117-foot-long structure is giving way to progress, as demolition began in mid-October starting with the U-shaped ramps and then included removal of the walkway infrastructure.

A new 177-foot replacement bridge is expected to be in place by summer 2026.

Do you have a favorite memory associated with the old bridge? Let us know

No matter how hot or cold it gets outside, on the Lloyd it’s 45!

During construction, please follow all posted signs and observe the mandatory speed limits in work zones.

Remember, the overall speed limit is 45 mph, and it’s important not to exceed it. Driving a bit slower improves your reaction time and helps you stay safe if you encounter lane restrictions or traffic backups

Planning for November

The holiday shopping season will soon be upon us! To get you ready, our team will be putting out our own holiday shopping guide, so you know what to expect when you reach an intersection near your favorite shopping outlet. Our goal is to let you know which lanes are closed/open and help you avoid long traffic queues.  Check back throughout the season for updates so we can help everyone stay jolly.