The process continues for the City of Vincennes to purchase right of way rights for Phase Two of the Washington Avenue process. That work will run from Emison Avenue southward to, and including the intersection with Saint Clair.
Vincennes City Council president Brian Grove says the current purchases for the largest part don’t affect property owners in that area…
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However, Grove says that process is now complete—and the real physical work on that project is about to get started…
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Once physical work begins on that part of Washington Avenue, it will be closed to the public. However, there will be an access road to connect landholders on that stretch of Washington Avenue to their properties.
Washington Avenue Right of Way Acquisitions Set
By Tom Zimmerman
Jan 14, 2026 | 5:00 AM




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