Two Week Closure of I-64 East Scheduled to Begin Friday, June 16, in Jefferson County

Asphalt Rehab project includes work within the Cochran Tunnel, expect travel delays

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 12, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists all lanes on a section of Interstate 64 East in Jefferson County will be closed beginning this week for crews to make improvements to the roadway. The closure will start from the I-64/I-71 split downtown and continue to I-264/Watterson Expressway. I-64 East will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, to 6 a.m. Friday, July 1.

Traffic impacts: Traffic will be diverted from I-64 West to I-71 North.

The following ramps will be closed entering or exiting from I-64 East:

• Story Avenue
• Mellwood Avenue
• Grinstead Avenue
• Cannons Lane

This project includes asphalt pavement milling and resurfacing, and replacing guardrails. The concrete pavement in the Cochran Tunnel will be removed and replaced with new asphalt. In addition, the bridge deck over Beals Branch Road (mile point 8.55) will be removed and replaced with concrete. This project will extend the life of the interstate and will improve driver comfort on the roadway. The last rehabilitation project of I-64 was completed in 2001.

Signs notifying drivers of the upcoming work and detour route will be placed in the area. Motorists should adjust for increased travel times and expect delays while traveling the detour route. Signed detour route (depending on destination):  I-71 North to I-264 West, then reconnect to I-64 East.

Project and contract award details are available here.

NOTE: In-person media availability will be offered from 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, with KYTC Department of Highways Chief District Engineer Matt Bullock at the KYTC District 5 Louisville Office.

 

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.