ROADSHOW for week of September 26, 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-Move Kentucky (I-64 / I-71 / I-265): Find out the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/

Sherman Minton Bridge: (I-64 & US 150 over the Ohio River between Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN) Find out the latest project updates here: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/

I-64 East and West: Complete roadway closure at the Cochran Hill Tunnels (mile marker 8.4) to upgrade and install LED lighting. The roadway closure is scheduled for the following weekends:

• Friday, September 24 at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, September 27 at 5 a.m.
• Friday, October 1 at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, October 4 at 5 a.m.
• Friday, October 8 at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, October 11 at 5 a.m.

Motorists should follow signed detours:

• I-64 West: take I-264 East to I-71 South, then reconnect with I-64 West downtown
• I-64 East: take I-71 North to I-264 West to reconnect with I-64 East

I-264 East & West (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures possible between mile marker 0 (I-64) and mile marker 11 (Airport/Fairgrounds) for concrete repair.  Weeknight (Monday through Thursday) lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Weekend lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday morning.

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

I-265 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway) at East End Tunnels: Lane closures and delays possible in both directions beginning Monday, September 27 through Friday, October 1, daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. due to routine maintenance cleaning of the East End Tunnels (mile marker 37). Please slow down, heed signage, and give our crews and their equipment plenty of room for safety.

US 31E (Bardstown Road/ Buechel Bypass): Nightly lane closures and delays possible on US 31E (Bardstown Road) from Storage Way (mile point 5.8) to Hikes Lane / KY 2052 (mile point 10.98) for asphalt milling and paving. Work will begin on Wednesday, September 29, and continue nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until work is complete.

US 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane closure over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile marker 10.4) due to findings from a routine inspection earlier this year. The affected area is not visible while driving over the bridge deck. The lane will remain closed until a repair can be coordinated with the railroad. Drivers can use Bardstown Road as a detour. Find more details here: https://www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5).

US 60A (Taylor Boulevard): Nightly lane closures and delays possible on US 60A (Taylor Boulevard from mile marker 1.4 (KY 1865/Berry Boulevard) to mile marker 3.4 (just before Eastern Parkway) nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install striping/roadway markings. This resurfacing project also includes changes to the existing striping and roadway alignment. Learn more about the Taylor Boulevard/Winkler Avenue Rightsizing: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/vision-zero-louisville/roadway-reconfiguration-right-sizing.Due to the nature of the work, nighttime parking will be restricted.  Signs will be posted in the area to caution motorists of time restrictions and tow-away zones.

KY 146 (La Grange Road): Lane closures and delays possible between Lilly Lane (mile point 6.3) and Stanley Gault Parkway (mile point 6.6) for utility work related to the upcoming installation of a left turn lane at English Station Road. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.

KY1447 (Westport Road): Lane closures and delays are possible from Freys Hill Road (mile marker 6.0) to KY 146 (mile marker 9.2) for asphalt resurfacing. Nightly lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.

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

BULLITT COUNTY

KY 1494 (Beech Grove Road): Full roadway closure at mile marker 5.8 (Long Lick Creek Bridge) beginning on Wednesday, August 18, and will remain closed for the remainder of the year.  Work is necessary to repair the embankment of the roadway due to a road slide. Motorists should follow the signed detour to avoid closure. 

KY 2673 (West Blue Lick Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from KY 61/Preston Highway (mile marker 0) extending north to KY 1020/Coral Ridge Road (mile point 3.23) due to asphalt resurfacing.  Project will begin on Tuesday, September 28, and continue until work is complete.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

I-64 East: Right lane and shoulder closure at mile marker 51.5 (near Cardwell Lane overpass) on Tuesday, September 28 and Wednesday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to signage work. Drivers should use caution and heed signage while moving through the work zone. Work will begin at this location and, when complete, proceed to the I-64 West location (see below project).

I-64 West: Right shoulder closure at mile marker 59.4 (near Franklin/Woodford County line) on Thursday, September 30, and Friday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to signage work. Drivers should use caution and heed signage while moving through the work zone. Work will begin on I-64 East (see above project) and, when complete, move to this location.

US 127 (Owenton Road): Lane closures and delays are possible from just north of KY 1900/ Peaks Mill Road (mile point 11.86) extending north to the Franklin/Owen county line (mile point 21.4) for asphalt resurfacing. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.

KY 898 (Shadrick Ferry Road): Lane closures possible for base failure repairs beginning at mile marker 3.0 (.77 miles south of Miller Lane) extending north the intersection of US 127 (mile point 4.6). Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.

KY 1659 (McCracken Pike): Continued full roadway closure due to 500 foot slide (resulting from heavy rain and flooding). Slide location is between Glenns Creek Road/KY 1659 (mile marker 1.0) and near Harrod Carter Concrete (mile marker 2.0) in Franklin County. Engineering personnel are researching an appropriate repair option. Motorists should follow signed detour: Duncan Road/KY 1681 to Versailles Road/US 60 (in Woodford County) to the East-West Connector/KY 676 (in Franklin County).

HENRY COUNTY

Routine Maintenance

OLDHAM COUNTY

KY 53 (South First Street): Daily Lane closures and delays are possible from the I-71 Southbound Ramp to Crystal Drive to construct new turn lanes at the KY 53 and Crystal Drive intersection. Traffic will shift, and a new traffic pattern will be installed while work is in progress. Project estimated completion is late Fall 2022. Signs in the area will notify drivers of lane changes and work.  Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone or seek an alternate route.

KY 1818 (East Mount Zion Road): Temporary full roadway closure with no through traffic at the 2100 block of KY 1818 scheduled for a cross-drain replacement for Monday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To avoid closure, motorists should follow this detour: If heading east on KY 1818, take KY 393 North to KY 22 East to KY 2859 South to reconnect to KY 1818. If heading west on KY 1818, take KY 2859 North to KY 22 West to KY 393 South to reconnect to KY 1818.

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 US 60 (mile marker 8). Two lanes of traffic will remain open to motorists throughout the project duration.

KY 636 (Back Creek Road): Full closure of the bridge over Little Beech Creek (mile marker 1.1) due to bridge replacement. The estimated completion is late Fall 2021. Motorists can take the following detour: KY 44 (Mt. Eden Road) to KY 395 (Waddy Road).

SPENCER COUNTY

KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road): Temporary full closures of road portions possible for cross-drain replacement. Work will start near KY 44 (Mt. Washington Road/mile marker 0) and continue north to KY 1319 Kings Church Road and Dale Road (mile marker 5) intersection. 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.

KY 3200 (Townhill Road):  Lane closures and delays are possible between KY 44/Main Street (mile marker 0.00) and KY 44/Little Mount Road (mile marker 1.49) for chip/seal and asphalt resurfacing.  Drivers should use caution when traveling through the work zone.

TRIMBLE COUNTY

Routine Maintenance

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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.