Riverside Drive Streetscape Improvements

Riverside Drive in Clarksville, IN, runs along the Ohio River near Ashland Park, offering panoramic views of the Louisville, KY, skyline, scenic riverfront trails, and historic architecture. Without a traditional downtown, Clarksville identified this riverfront as its urban core and prioritized Riverside Drive’s transformation. As the final link of the Ohio River Greenway, the $4.9 million, federally aided project reimagined 0.25 miles of a deteriorated, industrial corridor into a vibrant, multimodal gateway. Improvements included new pavement, sidewalks, storm sewers, on-street parking, landscaping, street lighting, and a 10-foot multi-use path that extends the Ohio River Greenway. The project closed a key gap in pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, enabling safe, uninterrupted access between Ashland Park, downtown Clarksville, and surrounding neighborhoods.

  • American Council of Engineering Companies – Indiana, Merit Award 2026