ROADSHOW for week of July 25, 2021

(New items or changes in project status are shown in red.)

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, striping, 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 on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district daily.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY

I-65 South (John F. Kennedy Bridge): The three left lanes of the bridge closed for expansion joint repair. These lanes will remain closed until work is complete.

I-65 South: Exit 133 (University Boulevard) ramp, center lane, and right lane will be closed Tuesday, July 27 from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. due to overhead signing work.  Motorists should take alternate route and heed signage around work zone.

I-65 North: Exit 134A (Jackson Street) ramp and right lane at mile marker 133 on I-65 North will be closed on Monday, July 26 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. due to overhead signing work.  Motorists should take alternate route and heed signage around work zone.

I-264 East and West (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures are possible this weekend between mile marker 1 and 2 (Market Street overpass) for concrete patching.  Work will begin on Friday, July 23 at 8 p.m. and continue through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 26.

I-264 East (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures possible between mile marker 6 (near Garrs Lane) and mile marker 13 (I-65) for concrete repair. On weeknights (Monday through Thursday), lane closures are possible between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. On weekends, crews will be performing extensive concrete repair, lane closures are possible on Friday from 8 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m.

I-264 West (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures possible between mile marker 13 (I-65) and mile marker 6 (near Garrs Lane) for concrete repair. On weeknights (Monday through Thursday), lane closures are possible between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. On weekends, crews will be performing extensive concrete repair, lane closures are possible on Friday from 8 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m.

I-265 East (Gene Snyder Freeway): Overnight and weekend lane closures possible from the Billtown Road interchange (mile marker 18.8) to the Taylorsville Road interchange (mile marker 23.3) for a concrete repair project. Nightly lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

I-265 West (Gene Snyder Freeway): Overnight and weekend lane closures possible from the Taylorsville Road interchange (mile marker 23.3) to the Billtown Road interchange (mile marker 18.8) for a concrete repair project. Nightly lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-265 East (Gene Snyder Freeway): The on-ramp from Taylorsville Road to I-265 East/KY 841 (Gene Snyder Freeway) is scheduled to be closed as part of an ongoing concrete repair project. The closure will take place beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 23 through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 26. Signs in the area will notify drivers of the closure and detour.

I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Left lane on the exit ramp to Westport Road and Chamberlain Lane (Exit 32) was closed on Jan. 29 after the overpass was struck by a vehicle. It will remain closed until a repair can be made. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.

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KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road): Weekday lane closures possible between Gene Snyder and Preston Highway for road widening work.

KY 2053 (Mt Washington Road): Daily lane closures possible for resurfacing between KY 61 Preston Highway (mile marker 0) to Washington Green Road (mile marker 1.5). Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.

Jefferson County (Various Locations):  Temporary shoulder closures possible at these locations for an ongoing LED lighting upgrade project:

• I-65 from Exit 133 (University Boulevard) to Exit 136 Brook Street – work will include the East Brandeis Avenue overpass and East Burnett / Railroad overpass
• I-264 and I-65 interchange (including Crittenden Drive)

Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone.

All Jefferson County (Various Locations):  Motorists should watch for crews performing striping work on various roadways between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Lane closures are possible during the work. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.

BULLITT COUNTY

I-65 North and South: Intermittent right lane closures are possible in both directions between mile marker 116 and mile marker 117 (near the KY 44 exit) as crews will be performing shoulder sweeping work. Work will take place between 7 p.m. and midnight. Signs in the area will notify drivers of the work.

KY 1494 (Beech Grove Road): Full roadway closure between mile marker 5.623 and mile marker 5.671 (Long Lick Creek Bridge) beginning July 19 due to slide repair. Drivers should follow the signed detour.

KY 1526 (Brooks Hill Road): Lane closures possible beginning at the east side of the bridge over Knob Creek (mile marker 5.4) extending east for 475 feet (mile marker 5.49) for guardrail installation. Motorists should heed signage and watch for flagging operations while moving through the work zone.

All Bullitt County (Various Locations):  Motorists should watch for crews performing striping work on various roadways between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Lane closures are possible during the work. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

HENRY COUNTY

US 421 North: Daily lane closures beginning at CSX Railroad bridge (mile marker 21.4) extending North through Campbellsburg to the I-71 overpass (mile marker 24.1) for asphalt resurfacing. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone.

OLDHAM COUNTY

KY 1793 (South Highway): Lane closures possible beginning approximately 150 feet north of Old Harmony Landing Road extending 800 feet North to first driveway on left for guardrail installation. Motorists should heed signage and watch for flagging operations while moving through the work zone.

All Oldham County (Various Locations):  Motorists should watch for crews performing striping work on various roadways during. Daily and nightly lane closures are possible during the work. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.

SHELBY COUNTY

KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road): Work to widen a portion of the roadway will take place from St. Regis Drive (mile marker 6.4) to U.S. 60 (mile marker 8). Two lanes of traffic will remain open to motorists throughout the duration of the project.

KY 636 (Back Creek Road): Full closure of the bridge over Little Beech Creek (mile marker 1.1) due to concrete deterioration. Motorists can take the following detour: KY 44 (Mt. Eden Road) to KY 714 (Hempridge Road) to U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) to KY 395 (Waddy Road). Estimated completion is late Fall 2021.

KY 2867 (Kings Highway): Lane closures possible between mile marker 0.0 (KY 395) extending east to mile marker 2.4 (KY 1472) for asphalt resurfacing. Drivers should use caution and heed traffic control / flaggers while traveling through the work zone.

All Shelby County (Various Locations):  Motorists should watch for crews performing striping work on various roadways between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Lane closures are possible during the work. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.

SPENCER COUNTY

KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road): Temporary full closures of portions of the road possible for cross-drain replacement. Work will start near the intersection of KY 44 (Mt. Washington Road/mile marker 0) and continue north to the intersection of KY 1319 (Dale Lane/Kings Church Road/mile marker 5.1) starting on Monday, May 17. During weekdays, portions of the roadway will be closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, nighttime closures between the hours of 5 p.m. and midnight are also possible.

TRIMBLE COUNTY

US 421 North: Daily lane closures from mile marker 6.7 (US 42) to mile marker 18.7 (Milton-Madison bridge) for asphalt resurfacing. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone.

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WORK ZONE TIPS

1.    Expect the unexpected.

2.    Slow down.

3.    Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.

4.    Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.

5.    Pay attention to the signs.

6.    Obey road crew flaggers.

7.    Stay alert and minimize distractions.

8.    Keep up with the traffic flow.

9.    Navigate traffic with GoKY or via Waze on your smartphone!

10.  You can follow us on the social media links below.

11.  Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.

12.  Be patient and stay calm.