Jacob Street will permanently close when Broadway repens
As progress continues on the I-65 Central Corridor bridge replacement and rehabilitation project, upcoming traffic restrictions are scheduled in downtown Louisville.
Crews continue to demolish the bridge over Broadway. Broadway under I-65 is on schedule to reopen by early October. A signed detour is in place.
When Broadway reopens, Jacob Street under I-65 will close permanently for safety reasons. 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.
Gray Street under I-65 is scheduled to close on or after 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. at the following locations. One lane will remain open at both locations during overnight work.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 25
- Two lanes closed on Brook Street between College Street and Broadway
Sunday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Oct. 2
- One lane closed on northbound I-65 between Broadway and Jacob Street
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.