EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will continue its pothole patching efforts along the Lloyd Expressway on Wednesday, focusing on the stretch between Posey County Line Road and Rosenberger Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin at 4 a.m. and is expected to last through at least 2 p.m., with officials advising drivers to prepare for delays, particularly during the morning rush hour.
For many local drivers, navigating Evansville’s rough roads has become a daily challenge. Joshua Thomas Driskell, a resident who moved to the city from Alabama three years ago, shared his frustrations with the constant need to dodge potholes.
“Basically, everywhere I go, every trip we take, wherever we need to do, it’s basically sum it up as avoiding potholes!” Driskell said.
Driskell noted that the experience of driving in Evansville has dramatically changed his approach to the road. “My driving skills have gotten a whole lot better here, like learning how to dodge potholes,” he joked. “I mean, because the thing is—it only takes that first time really bottoming out in one of these craters and realizing, like, the damage it’s gonna be into your vehicle to, like, start trying to be a little more careful. But the thing is, it is a certain point, unfortunately, we get to the point where it’s almost more potholes than road.”
The problem extends beyond just vehicles. Driskell, who also bikes regularly, pointed out that cyclists, skateboarders, and pedestrians are all impacted by the city’s crumbling infrastructure. “Bicycle, skateboards, rollerskates, strollers—you know, it’s not just cars, pedestrians. It’s not just vehicles that have to avoid potholes,” he said.
As a cyclist, Driskell expressed his appreciation for any efforts to improve local infrastructure, recognizing the potential impact these changes could have on the community. “Any little—any little action to improve people’s quality of life is to be applauded, is supported, and celebrated, so let’s keep it up,” he added.
With the continued patching work scheduled for Wednesday, drivers are urged to leave early, stay alert, and expect delays. The ongoing efforts by INDOT are a step in the right direction, but many residents hope that more extensive solutions are on the horizon to address the widespread pothole problem.
