Restrictions overnight Monday, April 6
Overnight ramp closures on Interstate 65 and Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) in Louisville are anticipated next week for temporary ramp widening to ease congestion during the I-65 closure this summer as part of the I-65 Central Corridor project.
Drivers can expect the following overnight restrictions:
Monday, April 6 | 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound I-65 ramp to eastbound I-264 closed
- Preston Highway to eastbound I-264 on ramp (near Durrett Lane) closed
Drivers should stay alert, watch for signage, and slow down in work zones. Map apps like Waze account for closures and guide drivers along the most efficient route at the time of travel.
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. It’s expected to reopen to traffic 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.
With the closure, crews are able to address three bridges in need of immediate improvements as quickly as possible, including replacing I-65 bridges over Kentucky Street/Brook Street, Hill Street/CSX Railroad/Burnett Avenue, and Bradley Avenue near the fairgrounds.
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.