ROADSHOW for week of October 24, 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.

Get road construction updates on KYTC District 5 web page. Follow KYTCDistrict5 on our Facebook page or on our Twitter page.

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: Intermittent right lane and shoulder closures scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., beginning at Story Avenue overpass (mile point 6.6) and continuing towards I-264 (Watterson Expressway) for tree trimming and maintenance. Motorists should heed signage while crews will be working in a mobile operation along the interstate.

I-264 at I-71 South Exit Ramp/Interchange:  Temporary right lane and shoulder closures daily beginning on Monday, Oct. 25 through Thursday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while crews troubleshoot and repair interstate lighting outages. Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone and give our crews space to work safely.

I-264 East & West (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures possible between mile marker 0 (I-64) and 12.7 (between I-65 & Poplar Level) 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. Weekend ramp closures are possible this weekend at the Dixie Highway interchange (mile marker 8).  Motorists should expect ramp closures to remain in effect for 4 hours and take an alternate route. The project’s estimated completion is winter 2021.

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 Jan. 29 after a vehicle struck the overpass. The left lane will remain closed until a repair can be made. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone. Funding for repair has been secured; the project has been let for bid.

U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road/ Buechel Bypass): Nightly lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and delays possible on U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road) from Storage Way (mile point 5.8) to Hikes Lane / KY 2052 (mile point 10.98) for asphalt milling and paving. This project began Wednesday, Sept. 29, with an estimated completion of late Fall 2021.

U.S. 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. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour. Find more details here: https://www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5).

U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road/Frankfort Avenue): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible from mile point 3.385 (~250 feet west of US60A) extending east to KY 1932 (mile point 3.543) for milling and paving operations. On Sunday through Thursday nights, lane closures are permitted between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route. This project began Wednesday, Oct. 6, with an estimated completion of late Fall 2021.

U.S. 60A (Lexington Road): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible from Stilz/Garden Drive (mile point 9.226) extending north to U.S. 60 (mile point 10.55) for milling and paving operations. On Sunday through Thursday nights, lane closures are permitted between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. On Friday and Saturday nights, lane closures are permitted between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route. This project began Wednesday, Oct. 6, with an estimated completion of late Fall 2021.

U.S. 60A (Taylor Boulevard): Nightly lane closures and delays possible on U.S. 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. The project’s estimated completion is late Fall 2021.

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. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route. The project’s estimated completion is winter 2021.

KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road): Weekday lane closures possible between Gene Snyder and Preston Highway for road widening work. The project’s estimated completion is Summer 2023.

BULLITT COUNTY

KY 1494 (Beech Grove Road): Full roadway closure at mile marker 5.8 (Long Lick Creek Bridge) began on Wednesday, Aug. 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.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

I-64 East and West: Lane Closures, traffic shifts, and delays possible between mile markers 47 and 52 for a bridges replacement project. The project includes replacing four sets of overpass bridges located at:

• KY 151/Graefenburg Road (mile point 46.4)
• South Benson Creek (mile point 49.1)
• KY 1665/Evergreen Road (mile point 49.8)
• KY 2817/Cardwell Lane (mile point 51.5)

Motorists may see barrier walls installed and shoulder closures while work is in progress. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained during daytime work (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Nightly lane closures are possible from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., which will reduce the interstate to one lane and will occur intermittently for the project's duration. The project began on Sunday, Oct. 10, with an estimated completion of late Fall 2023.

I-64 East and West (Various Locations): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should heed signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

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. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route. The project’s estimated completion is late Fall 2021.

KY 1659 (McCracken Pike): 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/U.S. 60 (in Woodford County) to the East-West Connector/KY 676 (in Franklin County).

HENRY COUNTY

I-71 North and South (Various Locations): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should heed signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

US 421 (Castle Highway): Daily Lane closures and delays possible between Shelby/Henry County line (mile marker 6.2) extending north to KY 22 in Pleasureville (mile marker 7.8) for asphalt corrective work. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone. The project’s estimated completion is late Fall 2021.

OLDHAM COUNTY

I-71 North and South (Various Locations): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should heed signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

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/Crystal Drive intersection. Motorists should expect traffic shifts and a new traffic pattern as work progresses. Signs in the area will notify Motorists of lane changes and work.  Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone or seek an alternate route. The project’s estimated completion is late Fall 2022.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-64 East and West (Various Locations): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Motorists should heed signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

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 project duration. The project’s estimated completion is late Fall 2022. 

KY 362 (Aiken Road): Complete roadway closure with no through traffic (local access only) from Webb Road (mile point 5.4) to Hunters Lane (mile point 7.0) for culvert replacement at mile marker 6.6. Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23.  Motorists should follow this detour to avoid roadway closure: KY 1408 to KY 1315 to KY 362.

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

SPENCER COUNTY

KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road): Temporary full lane closures of road portions between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for patching work. 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. Motorists should heed traffic flagging operations or seek an alternate route.

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.