Single lane closures are scheduled on a section of northbound Interstate 65 in Louisville this weekend. Contract crews are completing shoulder strengthening to prepare for this summer’s closure of a portion of I-65 and the related detour.
- Northbound I-65 lane closure between Grade Lane (milepoint 129.7) and the I-264 interchange (milepoint 130.7)
The closure is expected to begin around 7 p.m. Friday, April 10 and end by 6 a.m. Monday, April 13.
Drivers should stay alert, watch for signage, and slow down in work zones.
What to Expect This Summer
Five miles of I-65 are scheduled to close between the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and downtown Louisville (Jefferson Street) early on Monday, June 1. I-65 is scheduled to reopen to two lanes of traffic in each direction on Saturday, Aug. 1.
During the closure, through traffic will be detoured to I-264 (Georgia Davis Powers Expressway) on the west side of Louisville. The signed detour route is the shortest distance, utilizes roadways with the most available capacity, and creates the least traffic impacts.
The I-65 bridges over Kentucky Street/Brook Street, Hill Street/CSX Railroad/Burnett Avenue, and Bradley Avenue near the fairgrounds have reached the end of their service life and are being replaced. The work being done during the two-month closure will save at least a year of additional restrictions and delays.
Staying Informed
Project information and updates can be found at I65CentralCorridor.com. While on the site, users can sign up to have project and traffic updates delivered to their inboxes or by text to their phones.
Project updates are shared on KYTC District 5 (D5) Facebook and X pages.