Gray Street to temporarily close under I-65 in early October
Work continues on the I-65 Central Corridor bridge replacement and rehabilitation project, and enough progress has been made to reopen Broadway in downtown Louisville ahead of schedule.
The demolition of the bridge over Broadway is nearly complete. Broadway under I-65 is scheduled to reopen Monday, Sept. 28 in the morning.
When Broadway reopens, Jacob Street under I-65 will permanently close the same day. The closure is expected to improve the operation of the nearby off-ramp from northbound I-65 to Broadway, reducing conflicts and helping to prevent crashes.
As a reminder, Gray Street under I-65 is scheduled to close early Monday, Oct. 5 and reopen by late November. A signed detour will be in place. Crews are continuing to demolish existing bridges, and restrictions are moving north with project progress.
Overnight Lane Restrictions
Overnight restrictions will be in place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane will remain open during overnight work on northbound I-65.
Sunday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Oct. 2
- One lane closed on northbound I-65 between Broadway and Jacob Street
Monday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Oct. 2
- On-ramp will be closed from Crittenden Drive to southbound I-65
Accessing Downtown/Hospitals
Drivers exiting northbound I-65 at Broadway (Exit 136 A) who are not accessing LOUMED facilities (downtown hospitals, JCTC and others) should turn right and go east on Broadway. Clay Street can be used to travel north into downtown. Drivers with destinations outside the downtown medical district are advised to use alternate routes and to avoid the nearby sections of Broadway, Brook, Chestnut, Floyd, Gray, Jacob Muhammad Ali Boulevard, and Preston streets during ongoing construction. Access remains open to all downtown hospitals.
Mapping apps will guide drivers to the best route at their time of travel.
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.