SHERMAN MINTON RENEWAL UPDATE

Bridge inspections were completed on April 15 as part of the Sherman Minton Renewal project. The inspection work will verify bridge repairs planned for construction which is scheduled to start in June of this year.

Prior to the commencement of bridge repairs crews will make improvements to alternate routes, including some of the ramps at the I-65/I-265 interchange and the I-64/I-265 interchange. The ramp improvements, scheduled to begin May 17 and lasting approximately two weeks, will require shoulder restrictions. The timeline is subject to change due to potential weather delays.

The ramp movements and interstate lanes that will be affected by the construction are:

I-65 / I-265 Interchange

I-265 east to I-65 south ramp

I-65 south reduced to 2 lanes at I-265 overpass

I-64 / I-265 Interchange

I-265 to I-64 west ramp

I-64 east to I-265 ramp

I-64 westbound reduced to 2 lanes at Captain Frank Road

Reduced speed signs will be posted during construction in these areas and workers will be present. Please be safe, obey all signage, and don’t drive distracted.

Following completion of the ramp improvements, lane restrictions on the Sherman Minton Bridge will begin in early June. This will reduce both eastbound and westbound traffic to two lanes in each direction in preparation of painting and deck replacement. A detailed update on this work will be provided in the coming weeks. 

ELM STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT EXPECTED TO START NEXT WEEK

The City of New Albany Redevelopment Commission is completing sidewalk improvements along Elm Street, from Vincennes to Silver. The work will be completed by AllTerrain Paving and Construction, LLC. Construction is anticipated to start early next week (4/26), depending on weather.

Letters should have been distributed last week to residents and businesses in the affected area. While parking will be limited while construction is ongoing, the City will make every effort to minimize any inconvenience caused by construction.

For more details, or for any questions or concerns regarding the project, please contact the following project managers listed here:

City of New Albany
Larry Summers, City Engineer
812-948-5333

AllTerrain Paving & Construction, LLC
Steven Oakes, Project Manager
502-265-4731

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work on these important infrastructure projects for the Elm Street neighborhood.

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day to the residents of New Albany! The City has been working diligently on many projects that help clean up our environment and protect New Albany’s wonderful natural resources and waterways. Here are just a few projects that the City has done to help our environment:

New Albany was selected as Tree City USA for its investments in the city’s urban canopy

New Albany installed Electric Car Chargers at locations throughout the city

Reduced 90 Sanitary Sewer Overflows locations to ZERO, meaning cleaner streets and healthier waterways

Invested millions in stormwater and sewer improvements to protect our health, clean our waterways, and protect from flooding.

Joined the IU Environmental Resiliency Institute, which will help monitor Greenhouse Gas Emissions within the City of New Albany over the next year.

KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL MARATHON RUNS ALONG NEW ALBANY SHORELINE

The Kentucky Derby Mini & Marathon heads directly to the New Albany Loop Island Wetlands and along the New Albany Shoreline this weekend! The route takes participants passed 18th street and into some of the best parts of the New Albany Shoreline, passing the New Albany Loop Island Wetlands and Riverfront Amphitheater and reaching the former QRS Recycling Center, which is being redeveloped for river recreation along the Ohio River.

Parks Department, Police Department, and Fire Department staff will be on hand to ensure a safe and fun run for all participants! Residents are encouraged to come cheer marathon runners on along the path in New Albany on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

For more information about the New Albany Shoreline, please click here

For more information about the Derby Festival Marathon, please visit derbyfestivalmarathon.com

ARBOR DAY TREE WALK & TREE TRAIL

Come learn more about why New Albany was selected in this year’s TREE CITY USA program!

On Arbor Day, April 30th, City Arborist Greg Mills will host the annual Arbor Day Tree Walk!

This free, guided tour starts at 5pm on Friday, April 30th. Participants will meet at the fountain behind the Scribner House (across from the YMCA).

The walk will take you around areas of downtown New Albany and teach you to identify local trees, learn about what trees are used in urban settings, and learn about the benefit of having a good urban forest. Participants may also get a sneak peek at the New Albany Tree Trail. This project aims to place markers on roughly 110 different trees in the downtown, allowing residents to scan a code that will teach them more about that specific species of tree.