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Evansville denies lane‑closure permit for Pier Funeral Home staging; engineers cleared roundabout project to advertise
Summary
Board members denied a right‑of‑way permit request for lane closure and equipment staging at a curved intersection near 2601 Franklin Street, citing safety concerns and the Board of Public Safety's rejection; the board also approved advertising for the Crosspoint Boulevard–Indiana Street roundabout, noting one parcel may require condemnation.
The Evansville City Board of Public Works denied a right‑of‑way permit application that proposed a lane closure and equipment staging at the curved intersection of Franklin Street, Marine Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue for landscaping work at Pier Funeral Home, 2601 Franklin Street.
City staff and the board explained the Board of Public Safety had not approved the lane‑closure application and safety staff described the proposed staging as unsafe for the intersection geometry. Board President moved to deny permit application 2209; the motion carried by voice vote.
City engineer staff and safety-board members described the intersection as “geometrically nonstandard” and said alternative staging locations should be considered. One safety‑board representative pointed out that an alley off Mount Vernon Avenue may be a more appropriate staging and parking closure location. City engineering staff said they will follow up with the applicant to explore alternative staging and work with the safety board.
Separately, the board approved a motion to advertise project 24‑012, the Crosspoint Boulevard and Indiana Street roundabout. The notice will be advertised on July 11 and July 18, 2025. City engineering staff told the board three of the four corner properties required for the roundabout are secured, and staff have advised the right‑of‑way manager to proceed toward condemnation for the remaining parcel if the property owner does not agree to terms. Engineers said design sets are complete and the project will be offered for bid with contingency timing to accommodate right‑of‑way resolution or condemnation.
Why it matters: the denied permit affects a specific commercial landscaping staging request and reflects safety‑board scrutiny of temporary lane closures at complex intersections. The roundabout advertisement advances a capital project that will require additional right‑of‑way work and possible condemnation proceedings if negotiations with a property owner fail.
Next steps: engineering staff will contact the landscaping contractor and explore alternate staging options for the Pier Funeral Home work; staff will advertise the roundabout project on the stated dates and proceed with right‑of‑way acquisition steps, including condemnation if necessary.
