Last closures before Derby weekend; temporary ramp closures to begin May 4
The on-ramp from Crittenden Drive to northbound I-65 is scheduled to close during the day this Monday, April 27. Contract crews are continuing preliminary work to replace the I-65 bridge over Bradley Avenue as part of the I-65 Central Corridor project.
Monday, April 27 | 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- On-ramp from northbound Crittenden Drive (KY 1631) to northbound I‑65 (at milepoint 132.4) closed
Temporary Ramp Closures
Two ramps on southbound I-65 are anticipated to close on or after Monday, May 4 to prepare for work to replace the I-65 bridge over Kentucky and Brook streets.
The off-ramp from southbound I-65 to St. Catherine Street (Exit 135) and the on-ramp from 1st Street (near the Jacob Street intersection) to southbound I-65 are scheduled to close early on Monday, May 4. The 1st Street on-ramp is expected to reopen by August 1, and the St. Catherine off-ramp is expected to reopen late this year.
On-ramps to southbound I-65 from 1st Street at Chestnut Street and 1st Street between Liberty Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard will remain open until the I-65 closure begins June 1 and provide access to I-65.
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.
Three bridges are being replaced: the I-65 bridges over Kentucky Street/Brook Street, Hill Street/CSX Railroad/Burnett Avenue, and Bradley Avenue near the fairgrounds. With the closure, crews are able to accelerate their work and save at least a year of additional restrictions and delays.
No closures are scheduled April 28 through May 3to accommodate Kentucky Derby events. Overnight closures will resume Monday, May 4 as crews continue temporary ramp widening to ease congestion during the I-65 closure this summer.
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.
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.
