District 20 Alert - Construction to Begin on I-64/Hurstbourne Parkway Interchange Improvements & District 5 Road Show for the week of August 6, 2012
Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 08/03/2012 09:06 AM EDTConstruction to Begin on I-64/Hurstbourne Parkway Interchange Improvements
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 2, 2012) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract to improve traffic operations at the heavily traveled interchange of Interstate 64 and KY 1747 (Hurstbourne Parkway) in Louisville. Work is scheduled to begin the week of August 6th to add turning lanes at some of the I-64 ramps and build additional travel lanes on Hurstbourne Parkway.
“The I-64/Hurstbourne Parkway interchange is one of the busiest interchanges in Louisville with approximately 60,000 vehicles each day,” said Matt Bullock, Chief District Engineer for the Department of Highways Louisville District. “This project will help reduce congestion and delay as well as improve vehicular safety.”
The first phase of construction will be the addition of a left turn lane from southbound Hurstbourne Parkway to eastbound I-64, resulting in a dual left turn lane. Crews will also be working on light pole relocation and waterline installation.
Other improvements included in the project are:
- An additional lane on southbound Hurstbourne Parkway between Linn Station Road and Interstate 64
- An additional lane on northbound Hurstbourne Parkway at Linn Station Road, resulting in three travel lanes
- An additional left turn lane on the exit ramp from westbound I-64 to southbound Hurstbourne Parkway, resulting in a dual left turn
- An additional lane from southbound Hurstbourne Parkway to the entrance ramp for westbound I-64, resulting in a dual right turn
- Restriping westbound Linn Station Road to provide a triple left turn onto southbound Hurstbourne Parkway
- Addition of sidewalks along southbound Hurstbourne Parkway between Linn Station Road and Bluegrass Industrial Parkway
Lane closures are possible weeknights from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning and on weekends from 9:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday. Shoulder closures are possible during daytime hours.
MAC Construction and Excavating of New Albany, Ind. was awarded a contract in the amount of $4.5 million which is being paid through federal interstate maintenance funds. Work is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2013.
The starting date and duration of work may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays. Dial 511 or log on to 511.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 www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.
ROADSHOW for the week beginning August 6, 2012
Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night. Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance and pavement marking crews on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district on a daily basis.
Jefferson County:
Interstate 64: Shoulder closures and delays possible at the Hurstbourne Parkway entrance and exit ramps (mile point 15.0) due to interchange improvements.
Interstate 65: Lane closures and delays scheduled between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and Chestnut Street overpass (mile points 131.2 to 135.4) due to guardrail installation and drainage repairs. Lane closures are possible weeknights from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning and on weekends from 7:00 p.m. on Friday until 5:00 a.m. on Monday.
Interstate 71: Lane closures and delays possible between I-264 and the Lime Kiln Lane underpass (mile point 5.2 and 5.8) due to interchange improvements. Lane closures are possible weeknights from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Shoulder closures are possible during daytime hours.
Interstate 264: Lane closures and delays possible between the US 42 underpass and I-71 (mile points 22.1 and 22.9) due to interchange improvements. Lane closures are possible weeknights from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning. Shoulder closures are possible during daytime hours.
Westbound Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway): Right lane closure possible between Dixie Highway and Cane Run Road (mile points 7.4 and 5.2) due to sound barrier installation. The entrance ramp from Dixie Highway to westbound I-264 may be closed weeknights from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning.
Southbound Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway): Construction delays possible between US 60 and Interstate 64 (mile points 26.7 and 25.4) due to interchange improvements. The speed limit in the work zone is reduced to 55 MPH.
US 60A: Shoulder closures and delays possible between Dixie Highway and KY 1931 (mile points 0.0 and 0.6) due to sidewalk ramp repairs.
US 60 (Frankfort Avenue): Construction delays possible between Mellwood Avenue and Breckenridge Lane (mile points 0.0 and 3.5) due to sidewalk ramp repairs and traffic signal loop installation.
Brownsboro Road: Roadway will be closed between US 42 and Warrington Way to allow for intersection realignment and paving. The road is scheduled to close at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10th and will remain closed for ten days. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Lime Kiln Lane.
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KY 22: Lane closures and delays possible between Chamberlain Lane and Murphy Lane (mile points 4.0 and 5.6) due to roadway widening. The entrance to Hitt Lane will be closed from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 6th until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 12th. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Haunz Lane.
KY 864 (Logan and Shelby Streets): Lane closures and delays possible between East Kentucky Street and Baxter Avenue due to roadway resurfacing. Lane closures are possible from 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Parking will be restricted during working hours.
Bullitt County:
Interstate 65: Lane closures and delays possible between KY 44 and just north of the Jefferson/Bullitt County line (mile points 116.9 and 123.9) due to installation of median cable barriers. Lane closures are possible Sundays through Thursdays from 8:00 p.m. each evening until 7:00 a.m. the following morning. Shoulder closures may be in place during daytime hours. The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 55 MPH.
KY 245: Lane closures and delays possible between the Nelson/Bullitt County line and KY 61 (mile points 0.0 and 7.1) due to roadway resurfacing. Lane closures are possible evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning.
Franklin County:
Routine maintenance
Henry County:
KY 193: Roadway is closed at the bridge over Emily Run Creek (mile point 2.4) due to bridge deck repairs. This roadway will be closed until mid-August. Motorists should follow the signed detour via KY 3321, KY 574 and US 421.
Oldham County:
Routine maintenance
Shelby County:
KY 1779 (Benson Road): Construction delays possible between Beechridge Road and Quisenberry Lane (mile points 9.3 and 9.7) due to bridge rehabilitation.
KY 636: Roadway will be closed between mile points 4 and 5 to allow for cross-drain replacement. This road closure is scheduled for Monday, August 7th from 4:00 p.m. until midnight. Local access will be allowed.
Spencer County:
KY 1795: Lane closures and delays possible between KY 44 and KY 636 (mile points 0.0 and 5.9) due to roadway resurfacing.
Trimble County:
US 421: Construction delays possible near the bridge over the Ohio River (mile points 18.7 to 19.2). The bridge has been posted for a 3-ton weight limit. Vehicles in excess of 36 feet in length are also restricted due to the limited turn radius of the temporary ramps.
Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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