ROADSHOW for week Feb. 27, 2022 

(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-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Left lane on the exit ramp to Westport Road and Chamberlain Lane (exit 32) was closed in January 2021 after a vehicle struck the overpass. The left lane will remain closed until a repair can be made. Funding for repair has been secured; the project has been awarded. Work will be completed in summer 2022.

U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane closure over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile point 10.4) due to findings from a routine inspection in 2021. The affected area is not visible while driving over the bridge. KYTC has secured money and an agreement with the railroad to make the repairs. The project will go out to bid in March. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour.

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

I-65 South (Kentucky Turnpike): These lanes will be closed:

• Right lane from 3 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, between mile marker 111 and mile marker 110.

• Right lane from 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 3, between mile marker 110 and mile marker 109.

• Right and center lanes from 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at mile marker 110 to mile marker 109.

These lane closures are between exit 112 for KY 245 Clermont/Bardstown and exit 105 for KY 61 Boston/Lebanon Junction. The work is part of an ongoing project to repair concrete slabs in the area.

KY 1526 (Brooks Hill Road): Road will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 28, thru Friday, March 4, between Holsclaw Hill and Brooks Valley roads. That’s near mile point 9.4. This is a full road closure with no through traffic. Contractors will be stabilizing a hillside that slipped and damaged the roadway. Motorists should follow this route to avoid roadway closure: KY 1020 to KY 61 KY 44.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

I-64 East and West: KY 151 Daily lane shifts and traffic delays are possible from mile marker 47 to mile marker 52 for an ongoing bridge replacement program. The four sets of overpass bridges being replaced include spans over KY 151 (Graefenburg Road) at mile point 46.4, South Benson Creek at mile point 49.1, KY 1665 (Evergreen Road) at mile point 49.8 and KY 2817 (Cardwell Lane) at mile point 51.5. The project's estimated completion date is late fall 2023.

On I-64 West, a rolling roadblock will be conducted between exit 53 (U.S. 127/Lawrenceburg Road) and exit 48 (KY 151), both in Franklin County. On I-64 East, the rolling roadblock will be conducted between exit 43 (KY 395/Waddy Road) in Shelby County to exit 48 (KY 151) in Franklin County. The rolling roadblocks will occur during nearby blasting between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Exit 48 (KY 151) will also be temporarily closed during the actual blasting on those days. Message boards will be placed approximately eight miles ahead of the rolling roadblocks advising motorists of current conditions in each direction, and law enforcement will be maintaining rolling roadblock restrictions.

 U.S. 60 (Versailles Road): Weekday lane closures are possible from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Mondays through Fridays between Jett Boulevard/Chenault Road and KY 1681 (Duncan Road) at the I-64 interchange. Weekend lane closures are possible from 6 p.m. on Fridays through 6 a.m. on Mondays. All other times two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on U.S. 60. The route is being widened for additional left-turn lanes to the Interstate 64 eastbound and westbound on-ramps. Another right-turn lane will also be constructed on the I-64 westbound off-ramp to U.S. 60. The project is scheduled to be completed by fall 2022.

KY 1659 (Glenns Creek Road/McCracken Pike): Full roadway closure due to 500-foot slide caused by heavy rain and flooding. Slide location is between Glenns Creek Road/McCracken Pike/KY 1659 (mile marker 1) and Harrod Carter Concrete (mile marker 2) 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

Routine Maintenance

OLDHAM COUNTY

Routine Maintenance

SHELBY COUNTY

I-64 East & West: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible between mile marker 38 (KY 1790/Hooper Station Road overpass) and mile marker 44 (just east of exit 43 at KY 395/Waddy Road) for asphalt rehabilitation and shoulder repairs. The project is expected to be completed by early fall 2022.

KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road): Work to widen a portion of the roadway will take place from St. Regis Drive (mile point 6.4) to U.S. 60 (mile point 8). Two lanes of traffic will remain open to motorists throughout the project duration. The project’s estimated completion is late fall 2022.

KY 55: Safety improvements will take place between KY 155 in Spencer County and KY 148 (Finchville Road) in Shelby County. The construction includes widening shoulders, extension of culvert pipes, ditch cleaning, and tree clearing. The project also includes curve realignments. KY 55 may be reduced to one lane of traffic during the project. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations and temporary traffic signals. There are no time restrictions on daily lane closures. The project’s estimated completion date is early summer 2023.

SPENCER COUNTY

KY 55: Safety improvements will take place between KY 155 in Spencer County and KY 148 (Finchville Road) in Shelby County. The construction includes widening shoulders, extension of culvert pipes, ditch cleaning, and tree clearing. The project also includes curve realignments. KY 55 may be reduced to one lane of traffic during the project. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations and temporary traffic signals. There are no time restrictions on daily lane closures. The project’s estimated completion date is early summer 2023.

TRIMBLE COUNTY

Routine Maintenance

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.