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LOOGOOTEE, Ind. — The City of Loogootee is gearing up for a major overhaul of its roadways, announcing an ambitious slate of street improvement projects set to begin in the next three weeks, pending adherence to the schedule.

City of Loogootee officials revealed the plans through a video posted to the municipality’s Facebook page, expressing both anticipation and gratitude toward community members and local videographer David Novak, who produced the video highlighting the scope of the upcoming work.

“We know how important our streets are to residents, businesses, and visitors, and we are committed to making these improvements while keeping everyone informed throughout the process,” the City of Loogootee said in the announcement via Facebook. The city emphasized ongoing communication about timelines, progress, and potential traffic impacts as construction gets underway.

The improvement initiative will target multiple thoroughfares across Loogootee, with a particular focus on resurfacing, sidewalk replacement, and infrastructure upgrades. Among the streets slated for work are South Oak Street, Walnut Street, Poplar Street, East Third Street, and Wood Street. Each project features a combination of road resurfacing, widening, sidewalk replacement, and drainage enhancements.

On South Oak Street, work will include a 1.5-inch mill-and-resurface, tree removal, and road widening from Elm Street to Pine Street, along with new sidewalks and concrete approaches. Walnut Street will see similar resurfacing, new storm piping, and a new culvert, extending from South Oak Street to Terminus. Poplar Street is scheduled for milling and resurfacing from Elm to East First Street.

East Third Street, stretching from U.S. 50 to Terminus, will undergo resurfacing, curb and sidewalk replacements, and installation of a new culvert. Wood Street’s improvements are scheduled for two sections: from First Street to U.S. 231 and from Walker Street southwest to West Main Street, featuring resurfacing, curb and ramp upgrades, new crosswalks, and sidewalk repairs.

Other streets on the list include Mulberry Street, which will be widened and resurfaced from Vincennes to Williams, with new crosswalks, concrete approaches, and sidewalk enhancements. Sycamore and Doyle Streets round out the slate, each set for milling and resurfacing from Clark Street to Terminus.

City leaders called for patience and cooperation as work progresses. “We appreciate your patience and support as we work to improve our city,” the statement read. “We will continue to provide updates on project timelines, progress, and any impacts to traffic as work moves forward. Thank you for helping us make Loogootee an even better place to live, work, and visit!”

The city has not specified the total cost of the projects, but emphasized the long-term benefits for safety, accessibility, and quality of life for all residents and visitors. The improvements are part of a broader effort to modernize local infrastructure and foster economic development in the southern Indiana community.

List of Areas of Work:

1. South Oak Street

• 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface
• Tree Removal
• Road widening
• Replace sidewalks

The Mill Resurface of South Oak Street from Elm Street to Pine Street

• Replace sidewalks
• Concrete approaches
• HMA Road Widening
• Regrade Ditch

2. Walnut Street

– Mill & Resurface of Walnut Street from South Oak Street to Terminus

–  Replace sidewalks

– New storm pipe

– New Culvert

3. Poplar Street

• 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface of Poplar Street from Elm Street to East First Street

4. East Third Street

• 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface of East Third Street from US. 50 and Terminus
• Replace Sidewalks
• Replace Curbs
• Remove and Replace Existing Sidewalks
• New Culvert

5. Wood Street

• 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface of Wood Street from First Street to U.S. 231
• Replace sidewalks
• Replace Curbs & Ramps

6. Wood Street

– Replace Crosswalk

– Replace Curbs and Ramps

– Replace Sidewalks

– Replace Culvert

– 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface of Wood Street from Walker Street, Southwest to West Main Street

7. Mulberry Street

– Replace crosswalk

– Road widening

– Concrete Approach

– Replace sidewalks

– 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface of Mulberry Street from Vincennes Street to Williams

8. Sycamore Street

– 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface of Sycamore Street from Clark Street to Terminus

9. Doyle Street

– 1.5’’ Mill and Resurface of Doyle Street from Acton Street to Terminus