Posey County WESTERN Bypass
Project
Description
The Posey County Western Bypass
is a new two-lane highway that will encompass the northwest side of Mount Vernon with a bypass similar to the existing William Keck Bypass that surrounds the northeast side
of the City. The 4.5-mile Western Bypass will connect to the existing eastern William Keck Bypass creating a complete route around the city. This will alleviate the congestion, delay, and safety issues resulting from increased traffic through Mount Vernon. The design and construction of the bypass will be phased.
PROJECT DETAILS
PHASE 1 WEST
Phase 1 West will begin just north of the intersection of Base Road and Upper Upton Road and will continue northeast to just south of the intersection of Lower New Harmony Road and Belle Fontaine Cemetary Road. The bypass will provide at-grade intersections at Base Road and Lower New Harmony Road
PHASE 1a
Phase 1a will realign the existing Givens Road along the north side of the existing Evansville and Western Railroad and tie into existing Base Road. This will provide an unimpeded route to the new bypass from the west limits of Mount Vernon.
PHASE 1 EAST
Phase 1 East will begin where Phase 1 West ends at Lower New Harmony Road and continue northeast to the intersection of SR 69 and William Keck Bypass. The design will include an at-grade roundabout at SR 69 and William Keck Bypass, a bridge over Indian Creek, and a realigned connection of Belle Fontaine Cemetary Road to Lower New Harmony Road.
PHASE 2
Phase 2 will finish the Western Bypass and connect to the existing intersection of SR 69 and SR 62 west of Mount Vernon. The preliminary design includes an at-grade intersection at Upton Road and also includes a grade-separated bridge structure over the Evansville and Western Railroad.