 Join Mayor Craig Greenberg and Councilman Scott Reed as they honor Turners 175th Anniversary celebration and Oktoberfest. American Turners of Louisville, located at 3125 River Road is the oldest social club in Louisville. Mayor Greenberg and Councilman Reed will honor Turners with a proclamation at 2:30pm.
Louisville Zoo is proud to announce the return of “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”, celebrating 44 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets are on sale now and available at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin this year starting September 27 and running through October 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Tickets:
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” are $13.75 for all non-members ages 3 and older and $7.25 for all members ages 3 and older. Children ages 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” is a rain or shine event.
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If you or anyone you know might be interested in applying, please scan the QR code below or contact Amanda Carpenter at 574-7016 or "amanda.carpenter@louisvilleky.gov" and start the process.
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I-Move KY: I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) and I-64
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The ramps from I-265 South to I-64 East and I-64 West to I-265 South will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29.
I-265 South will also be reduced to one lane at mile point 25.4 (at the bridge over I-64) from 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29.
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| I-65 Central Corridor |
Information related to the I-65 Central Corridor project can be found online at i65centralcorridor.com.
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U.S. 31E (Main Street)
*Main Remade* |
*Construction phasing details, including traffic impacts, are available online at: www.MainRemade.com
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk and lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: U.S. 31E (Main Street) between Wenzel Street and 2nd Street.
Type of Work: One-way to two-way conversion. In addition to the new two-way configuration, other improvements coming to the corridor include upgrades to crosswalks and intersections, a protected bike lane, dedicated left-turn lanes, and new traffic signals.
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| Old Eastern Parkway |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of Old Eastern Parkway.
Date/Time: Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Monday, Nov. 3.
Project Limits: Old Eastern Parkway between S. Floyd Street and S. Brook Street.
Type of Work: Maintenance project of the U.S. 60A (Eastern Parkway) bridge over S. Floyd Street.
Other Details: Traffic impacts are not expected to occur on the Eastern Parkway bridge while work is underway. |
| I-64 East and West |
*I-64 W Right lane closure is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 29, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., as contract crews will be placing beams for the new bridge on the roadside in preparation for installation.
Traffic Impacts: Westbound traffic is currently shifted from the outside shoulder to the inside lanes of the newly constructed bridge.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: I-64 East and West at mile point 11.799, near Exit 10 (Cannons Lane) on I-64 West, and near Exit 12 to I-264 (Watterson Expressway) on I-64 East.
Type of Work: Bridge replacement project.
Other Details: Project announcement press release
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| I-65 South |
Traffic Impacts: Ramp closures.
Date/Time: Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29.
Project Limits:
· I-65 South ramp to I-71 North
· I-65 South ramp to I-64 West
· I-65 South ramp to I-64 East
Type of Work: High friction surface treatment application.
Other Details: High friction surface treatments (HFST) are designed to enhance roadway safety by increasing pavement friction, especially in wet weather conditions, and also provides added protection for concrete surfaces. Motorists are encouraged to follow signed detours, allow extra travel time, and exercise caution when driving in the work zone. |
| I-65 South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane reduction and road closure.
Date/Time: Beginning Monday, Aug. 25, through December 2025.
Project Limits: I-65 South bridge at Exit 136C to Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville.
Type of work: Bridge maintenance project.
Other Details: During construction, the bridge will be reduced to a single 10-foot lane. Wide loads will not be permitted to use the ramp, and signage will be posted in advance to alert drivers of the restriction. In addition, South Floyd Street will be closed between East Jefferson Street and East Liberty Street. Drivers should follow the signed detour: East Liberty Street to South Jackson Street, left onto East Jefferson Street, and back to Liberty Street. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted signage, and use caution when driving through the work zone. |
| I-65 North |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the left three lanes.
Date/Time: Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m.
Project Limits: I-65 North between mile points 126.3 and 127.09 (near KY 1065/Outer Loop).
Type of Work: Concrete slab repairs.
Other Details: The extended lane closures are necessary for contract crews to perform concrete slab repairs and to allow ample time for the concrete to cure. Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and plan ahead for travel delays. Motorists can continue on the Fern Valley collector distributor ramp to reconnect to I-65. |
| I-65 South (John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the right three lanes.
I-65 South (John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge).
Type of Work: Expansion joint replacement project.
Other Details: The right three lanes and right shoulder of the bridge carrying I-65 South over the Ohio River will remain closed through the end of 2025 for ongoing construction activities. While lane closures span the entire length of the bridge, access to I-64 and I-71 will be maintained throughout the duration of the work.
*Jul. 28, 2025 press release
*Jun. 3, 2025 press release
*Mar. 31, 2025 press release
*Feb. 27, 2025 press release
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| I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and Garrs Lane |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on Garrs Lane and Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway)
Date/Time: Daily and nightly. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 30, through Thursday, Oct. 30
Project Limits: I-264 at Garrs Lane overpass
Type of Work: Routine Bridge Maintenance
Other Details: Traffic on Garrs Lane will be reduced to one lane for the first part of the week. Later in the week, work will move to I-264 (Watterson Expressway). Both directions of I-264 will have limited overnight lane closures. All lane closures will be removed when not in use, and work is expected to be complete by Oct. 30. No detours are expected. |
| I-264/U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) Improvement Project |
*Traffic impacts available here.
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| KY 841 North & I-265 East (in Jeffersonville, IN) |
Traffic Impacts: Overnight closures of the East End Tunnel.
Date/Time:
I-265 East (closed beyond Exit 11/International Drive in Jeffersonville, Indiana)
- From 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, to 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29.
- From 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30.
- From 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1.
KY 841 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) (closed beyond Exit 37/Prospect (U.S. 42))
- From 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2.
- From 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, to 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
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| I-265 at I-64 Interchange |
Traffic Impacts: The ramps from I-265 South to I-64 East and I-64 West to I-265 South. I-265 South will also be reduced to one lane at mile point 25.4 (at the bridge over I-64)
Date/Time: Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29
Project Limits: I-265 at I-64 Interchange and I-265 South at mp 25.4
Type of Work: Roadway Repairs |
| KY 864 (Logan Street/Shelby Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk and lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily and nightly.
Project Limits: Between Goss Avenue and East Gray Street.
Type of Work: One-way to two-way conversion of the roadway.
Other Details: Major work has resumed, with full completion expected by Spring 2026.
*Project Webpage
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| KY 1819 (Billtown Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Project Limits: Three sections of KY 1819 (Billtown Road):
- Easum Road through Mary Dell Lane
- Michael Edward Drive through Fairground Road
- Shady Acres Lane through Colonnades Place
Type of Work: Reconstruction of KY 1819 (Billtown Road) from North of Colonnades Place to south of Easum Road with new traffic signals, signal optimization, turn lanes, storage lanes, etc. (varying by intersection based on existing conditions and future traffic projections).
Other Details: The reconstruction project is expected to be completed by Fall 2025.
*Project webpage
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| KY 1934 North and South (Greenbelt Highway/Cane Run Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the southbound right lane.
Date/Time: Beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, through 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Project Limits: The southbound right lane will be closed between mile points 1.49 and 5.19 (near Intermodal Drive). Additionally, the southbound right lane closure will continue from mile point 6.48 (near Raggard Road) beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, through 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5.
Type of Work: Concrete slab repairs.
Other Details: The extended lane closure is necessary to allow ample time for the concrete to cure. Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and expect delays while traveling through the work zone. |
I-264
*Various Exit Ramps |
Traffic Impacts: Ramp narrowing with intermittent lane and shoulder closures.
Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-64 and I-264.
Type of Work: Installation and upgrade of wrong-way pavement markings and signs.
Other Details: The Highway Safety Improvement Project will install and enhance wrong-way signs and pavement markings on interstate Exit ramps to discourage wrong-way driving. Motorists should reduce speeds and obey traffic control while workers are present. This project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2025. |
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| I-65/KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and lane closures are possible as final construction activities are underway.
Date/Time: Daily and nightly.
Project Limits: KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) between I-65 (mile points 0.6 and 1.4).
Type of Work: Reconstruction of the KY 480/I-65 interchange, including the construction of a double crossover diamond.
Other Details: The interchange reconstruction project is now in its final configuration. The project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2025.
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| KY 12 (Flat Creek Road) |
Traffic Impacts: N/A.
Date/Time: Beginning Aug. 11, through Dec. 1.
Project Limits: KY 12 bridge over Flat Creek at mile point 12.46 (at the Franklin/Henry County line).
Type of Work: Bridge replacement project.
Other Details: Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge until construction has been completed on the replacement bridge. |
| KY 12 (Flat Creek Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Road closure.
Date/Time: Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, through 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Project Limits: KY 12 (Flat Creek Road) between mile points 11.4 and 12.4.
Type of Work: Cross-drain replacement.
Other Details: Motorists should follow the posted detour around the affected area while work is underway. |
| I-64 West |
Traffic Impacts: Ramp closure.
Date/Time: Beginning at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, to midnight Sept. 30.
Project Limits: Exit 53A ramp
Type of Work: Road Repairs
Other Details: Drivers will need to detour by using 53B west or exit 48 west and loop around on I-64 east to use exit 53A East towards Lawrenceburg. |
| I-64 East and West |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are possible. *Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., through Sunday, Oct. 5, the left lane of I-64 East near U.S. 60 at mile marker 57 will be closed.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly beginning Thursday, Sept. 4.
Project Limits: The I-64 East and West, between the Frankfort exits (mile markers 53 and 58).
Type of Work: The I-64 improvement project, between the Frankfort exits (mile markers 53 and 58), includes the milling and removal of the existing asphalt surface followed by resurfacing with new asphalt pavement. Other improvements to the 5-mile corridor include bridge repairs and bridge crash wall repairs.
Other Details:
- Eastbound I-64:
- Beginning Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., through Saturday, Oct. 4, the left lane of I-64 East near U.S. 60 at mile marker 57 will be closed.
- Beginning Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., through Tuesday, Oct. 14, the right lane of I-64 East near U.S. 60 at mile marker 57 will be closed.
- U.S. 60 (Versailles Road):
U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) will be reduced to one lane in each direction under the I-64 overpass bridge nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 15.
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| U.S. 127/Vandalay Drive Intersection |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: U.S. 127/Vandalay Drive intersection.
Type of Work: The scope of the project includes constructing a new roundabout at the intersection of Vandalay Drive and Westridge Drive; extending Vandalay Drive to Limestone Drive to create a direct connection to KY 676 (East-West Connector); extending Vandalay Drive to U.S. 127 near the I-64/U.S. 127 interchange; and adding dual receiving lanes to improve left-turn movements from U.S. 127 onto Westridge Drive.
Other Details: The project is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2026. |
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| KY 2859 (Fible Lane) |
Traffic Impacts: Roadway closure
Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Project Limits: Near the 2.3 mile point, just south of the KY 22 (Ballardsville Road) intersection.
Type of Work: Cross-drain replacement
Other Details: The detour route for the north side of the closure is KY 22. On the south side, traffic will be detoured to KY 1818, then KY 1315, and rerouted to KY 53 north |
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| Spencer County |
*Routine Maintenance* |
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| Shelby County |
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| I-64 Widening and Improvement Project |
*Traffic impacts here.
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| Henry County |
*Routine maintenance* |
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| Trimble County |
*Routine maintenance* |
2025 Resurfacing Projects
Resurfacing projects will begin April 1, 2025, and
will be completed by the Fall of 2025.
Motorists should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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Project Limits: |
| Jefferson County |
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| U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) |
Begin at an asphalt joint west of U.S. 60A extending east to 53 ft west of Sherburn Ln Spur Conn/Ten Pin Ln, a distance of 01.85 miles |
| U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) |
Begin at Urton Lane/North English Station Road, extending east to an asphalt joint 0.038 miles west of Beckley Woods Drive/English State Way. |
U.S. 31 (West Main Street)
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West Main St (US 31W southbound only) begins at US 150/West Main St, extending south to 145 ft north of US 31, a distance of 1.78 miles. |
| KY 907 (Valley Station Road/Third Street Road) |
Begin at U.S. 31E extending north to Arnoldtown Road, a distance of 3.99 miles |
| KY 1065 (Outer Loop) |
Begin at KY 907 extending east to a concrete joint at KY 1020, a distance of 02.48 miles |
| KY 61 (Preston Highway) |
Begin at the north end of the bridge over I-265 extending north to 0.026 miles south of Okolona Ter, a distance of 01.86 miles |
KY 1230 (Lower River Road)
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From Tennis Blvd, west 0.093 miles, extending northerly to KY 1934, a distance of 2.62 miles. |
KY 2830 (Arthur Street)
*Completed* |
KY 2830 (Arthur Street) east of Brandies Avenue/KY 61 extending north to University Boulevard. |
U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road)
*Completed* |
U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) at the Bullitt/Jefferson County line, extending south of Colonel Hancock Drive. |
KY 1631 (Crittenden Drive)
*Completed* |
KY 1631 (Crittenden Drive) at the beginning of state maintenance near the I-264 interchange, extending north to U.S. 60A (Eastern Parkway). |
KY 1531 (Johnson Road)
*Completed* |
KY 1531 (Johnson Road) from the railroad crossing extending north to Aiken Road. |
KY 61 (Arthur Street)
*Completed* |
KY 61 (Arthur Street) beginning east of Brandies Avenue extending north to I-65 ramp/East Gaulbert Avenue. |
KY 155 (Taylorsville Road)
*Completed* |
KY 155 (Taylorsville Road) beginning at KY 1747 (Hurstbourne Lane) extending north to KY 1932 (Breckenridge Lane). |
KY 329 (Covered Bridge Road)
*Completed* |
KY 329 (Covered Bridge Road) beginning at U.S. 42 extending east to the Jefferson/Oldham County line. |
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KY 61 (Old Preston Highway)
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Begin at KY 61 extending north to 0.165 miles north Hillsbrook Dr, a distance of 0.87 miles
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KY 61 (North Preston Highway)
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Begin 21 ft north of KY 2553 extending north to Bullitt/Jefferson County line, a distance of 01.58 miles
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| KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) |
Begin 0.113 miles east of Park Loop Rd/Valley Vw Dr extending east to 0.077 miles east of KY 1442, a distance of 0.42 miles |
KY 1442 (Ridge Road)
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Ridge Rd/Clarks Ln from McCubbins Farm Ln, south 0.056 mile, extending easterly towards Paddock Rd, a distance of 4.90 miles. |
KY 1604 (Deatsville Road)
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From KY 245, extending northerly towards Jackson Hollow Rd, a distance of 3.20 miles. |
KY 1531 (Dawson Hill Road)
*Completed* |
KY 1531 (Dawson Hill Road) from KY 1319 extending north to the Bullitt/Jefferson County line. |
KY 2672 (Knob Creek Road)
*Completed* |
KY 2672 (Knob Creek Road) from KY 1526 (Brooks Hill Road) extending north towards Lake Elmo Road. |
KY 2674 (Stringer Lane)
*Completed* |
KY 2674 (Stringer Lane) from U.S. 31E extending north to KY 44. |
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| U.S. 60 (Louisville Road) |
Begin at the east end of Benson Creek Bridge extending east to mile point .025 just east of Office Park Drive. |
| KY 12 (Dry Ridge Road/Flat Creek Road) |
KY 12 (Dry Ridge Road/Flat Creek Road) from the Shelby/Franklin County line extending east to Harvieland Road. |
| KY 1570 (St Johns Road) |
KY 1570 (St Johns Road) from the bridge at mile point 4.2, extending north to KY 12. |
| U.S. 127 (Wilkinson Boulevard) |
U.S. 127 (Wilkinson Boulevard) near Hall Street extending north to the south end of the U.S. 127/KY 2261 bridge. |
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| KY 53 (North First Avenue) |
Begin at KY 146 extending north to US 42 (MP 11.045), a distance of 03.99 miles |
KY 524 (Westport Road)
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From US 42, extending northerly towards Smith Ln, a distance of 1 mile. |
KY 362 (Central Avenue)
*Completed* |
KY 362 (Central Avenue) from Rosswoods Drive extending south towards KY 146. |
KY 329 (Covered Bridge Road)
*Completed* |
KY 329 (Covered Bridge Road) from KY 329B extending east to mile point 8.754. |
| KY 393 (Crestwood to La Grange) |
Begin at KY 22 extending north to the south end of the North Fork Bridge, a distance of 1.99 miles |
KY 393 (Payton Lane)
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From KY 1818, extending northerly to KY 22, a distance of 2.56 miles. |
KY 1694 (Gum Street)
*Completed* |
KY 1694 (Gum Street) from KY 329 extending north towards Mason Lane. |
KY 3223 (Old Sligo Road)
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From KY 53, extending northerly to Ballard School Rd, a distance of 1.55 miles. |
U.S. 42
*Completed* |
U.S. 42 east of KY 1694 (Gum Street) extending east to the Oldham/Henry County line. |
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U.S.421 (Castle Highway)
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Begin 21 feet north of KY 3322 extending north to KY 55, a distance of 2.82 miles. Castle Highway begins at Henry/Shelby County line extending north to the Shelby/Henry County line, a distance of 0.79 mile. |
KY 22 (Ballardsville Road)
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Begin at Oldham/Henry County line extending east to KY 55, a distance of 7.02 miles |
KY 362 (Aiken Road)
*Completed* |
KY 362 (Aiken Road) from the Oldham/Shelby County line extending east near Webb Road. |
| U.S. 60 (Frankfort Road) |
U.S. 60 (Frankfort Road) beginning at KY 395 extending east to the Shelby/Franklin County line. |
KY 1408 (Loydsburg Road)
*Completed* |
KY 1408 (Loydsburg Road) from KY 362 extending west to the Shelby/Oldham County line. |
KY 322 (Lucas Road)
*Completed* |
KY 322 (Lucas Road) from KY 53 extending north to the Shelby/Henry County line. |
KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road)
*Completed* |
KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road) beginning at KY 714/KY 44 extending north to KY 1790 (Hooper Station Road). |
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Louisville, KY 40202
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