Interstate lane and ramp closures for Kentucky Oaks and Derby

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

 

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jim Hannah
502.764.0841 (office)
502.408.1985 (cell)
jim.hannah@ky.gov

Interstate lane and ramp closures

for Kentucky Oaks and Derby

Expect heavy traffic on I-65 and I-264 around Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 5, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces interstate lane and ramp closures in conjunction with traffic management for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby.

The Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) East and West exit ramps to Southern Parkway, Third Street and Taylor Boulevard will close at 5:40 p.m. on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. In addition, the right lane of Interstate 65 North before Crittenden Drive will close at 5:50 p.m. on those days. These closures will remain in place until the traffic has cleared, usually around 10 p.m.

Expect delays and heavy traffic on I-65 and I-264 around Churchill Downs. Use caution and watch for traffic control personnel.

Know before you go. Navigate Oaks and Derby traffic by visiting goky.ky.gov or trimarc.org to get real-time traffic information.

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