ROADSHOW for the week of April 3, 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-65 South: Left lane temporarily closed at mile marker 136, just south of the Kennedy Bridge. The lane was initially closed on March 4 after the elevated roadway bridge was severely damaged by a coil of steel that fell off a semitrailer. After multiple inspections, it was determined that the lane would remain closed for the safety of the motoring public. It’s not an active construction zone. Engineers are working on a repair, but there is no completion date set for the project.

I-264 East (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures and delays are possible on Thursday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Bardstown Road (U.S. 150) and Breckenridge Lane (KY 1932). Crews will be working in the two right lanes of the expressway to complete a concrete repair. Motorists should heed signage and use caution while moving through the work zone.

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. The project is expected to 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. It’s not an active construction zone, and the affected area isn’t visible while driving over the bridge. KYTC has secured the money and has a signed agreement with the railroad to perform the necessary repair work. We anticipate the project will go out to bid this spring. Once the contractor is selected, they will need to get a separate agreement with the railroad. There is no completion date set for the project at this time. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour.

KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road): Roadway will be closed from 7 a.m. April 2 to 7 p.m. April 10 from Preston Highway (KY 61) to South Park Road. The closure is to relocate utilities (gas, electric, communications, etc.) within the road widening project. Contractors will also take advantage of the closure to work ahead of schedule and construct a temporary road surface in one part of the construction zone. Traffic will be shifted onto this temporary surface when KY 1450 reopens as the widening project progresses.Motorists will have access to homes and businesses, but KY 1450 will be blocked at Fishpool Creek, located between Foreman and Altair lanes. Electronic message boards alerting motorists of the scheduled closure will be installed this week. Motorists should follow this posted detour starting April 2: KY 61 to South Park Road and vice versa. Within the project limits at other locations, motorists can expect weekday lane closures between Gene Snyder and Preston Highway for road widening work. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2023.

BULLITT COUNTY

Routine Maintenance

FRANKLIN COUNTY

I-64 East and West: Daily lane shifts and traffic delays are possible from mile marker 47 to mile marker 52 for an ongoing bridge replacement project. Expect nightly lane closures in both directions. Crews will also be placing barrier walls at a set of overpass bridges at KY 2817 (Cardwell Lane), near mile point 51.5. The other bridges being replaced are over KY 151 (Graefenburg Road) at mile point 46.4, South Benson Creek at mile point 49.1 and KY 1665 (Evergreen Road) at mile point 49.8. The project is expected to be completed in late fall 2023.

On I-64 West, rolling roadblocks will be conducted between exit 53 (U.S. 127/Lawrenceburg Road) and exit 48 (KY 151), both in Franklin County. On I-64 East, rolling roadblocks will be conducted between exit 43 (KY 395/Waddy Road) in Shelby County to exit 48 (KY 151) in Franklin County. The rolling roadblocks are for construction accessibility and will occur during non-peak daytime hours. 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 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Jett Boulevard/Chenault Road and KY 1681 (Duncan Road) at the I-64 interchange. Weekend lane closures are possible from Friday at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m. Monday. 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 expected to be completed in fall 2022.

U.S. 127 North (Owenton Road): Lane closures and delays are possible from just north of KY 1900/ Peaks Mill Road (mile point 11.8) extending north to the Franklin/Owen County line (mile point 21.4) for installation of centerline and shoulder rumble strips and roadway striping. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.

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

KY 153 (Lake Jericho Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from the intersection at KY 1861 (mile marker 0.0) extending north to KY 712/Old Jericho Road (mile marker 2.226) while crews work to repair the roadway’s base in preparation for an upcoming resurfacing project. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Use caution while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.

Henry County (Various Locations): Daily lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

OLDHAM COUNTY

I-71 North & South: Nightly lane closures reducing traffic to one lane from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. are possible between the KY 53 overpass and the Oldham/Henry County line while crews perform pavement repairs. Motorists should heed signage and reduce speeds while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2022.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-64 East & West: Nightly lane closures reducing traffic to one lane from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Daily lane closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., which will reduce traffic to two lanes, are possible between the KY 1790/Hooper Station Road overpass (mile marker 38) extending east to Exit 43 at KY 395/Waddy Road for asphalt rehabilitation and shoulder repairs. The project is expected to be completed by 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 is expected to be completed by 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 is expected to be completed 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 is expected to be completed summer 2023.

KY 636 (Van Buren Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from the intersection at KY 248/Briar Ridge Road (mile marker 0.0) extending north to the Spencer/Shelby County line (mile point 3.608) while crews work to repair the roadway’s base in preparation for an upcoming resurfacing project. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Use caution while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.

Spencer County (Various Locations): Daily lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying “WET PAINT” signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

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.