ROADSHOW for the week of June 19, 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. 

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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/I-65/I-71 Interchange (Spaghetti Junction): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.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.

I-64/I-65 Interchange (Spaghetti Junction): Daily lane closures, delays and traffic diversions are possible on I-65 South as motorists enter Kentucky from the Kennedy Bridge. That’s near mile marker 136.

At these additional locations, weekday lane and ramp closures are possible from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and weekend lane and ramp closures are possible from 7 p.m. on Fridays to 6 a.m. on Mondays:

• I-64 East ramp to I-65 North for the Abraham Lincoln Bridge.
• I-65 North ramp to I-64 West.
• I-64 East at the I-65 South overpass at mile point 5.4.

Lane closures are also possible under the interchange on East Witherspoon Street in downtown Louisville. All the closures are to repair a bridge on I-65 South within Spaghetti Junction that was structurally damaged when a coil of steel fell off a semitrailer in March 2022. The repairs include replacing some of the bridge’s beams and its deck, or driving surface. The repairs are expected to be completed in fall 2022.

I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Left lane on the exit ramp to Westport Road and Chamberlain Lane (exit 32) is closed. Overnight lane closures are possible in both directions of Westport Road under the I-265 overpass at mile point 6.7. Contractor repairing the overpass bridge struck by a vehicle. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2022.

George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge (U.S. 31 over Ohio River between Louisville, Ky. and Jeffersonville, Ind.): Motorists should expect single-lane closures on the four-lane bridge from Monday, June 20, through Friday, June 24. On Interstate 64, up to two nights of double-lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. where the interstate crosses beneath the bridge near mile marker 4.6. Federal regulators require the inspection every two years. Motorists can expect to see fire trucks and KYTC vehicles in addition to standard inspection equipment. Firefighters will take advantage of the lane closures for training. And the district’s bridge crew will be replacing sections of the pedestrian railing.

U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane of the bridge closed 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 signed an agreement with the railroad, and a contract has been awarded to perform repairs. Work to start in spring 2022. The estimated completion date is winter 2022.

U.S. 31E (Baxter Avenue): The bridge carrying traffic over South Fork, a branch of Beargrass Creek, is closed for repairs. Signs in the area will direct drivers to utilize East Liberty Street and Lexington Road during closure. The project is expected to be completed summer 2022.

KY 155 (Taylorsville Road): Weekday lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Weekend lane closures from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lane closures for asphalt resurfacing work from Tucker Station Road at mile point 6.889 to Ruckriegel Parkway at mile point 8.988. The project is expected to be completed summer 2022.

KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road): Weekday lane closures between Gene Snyder and Preston Highway for road widening work. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2023.

KY 1703 (Baxter Avenue): Daily lane closures and delays are possible from 7 a.m. to 9 pm. starting on Tuesday, June 21, between Tyler Park Drive and Castlewood Avenue. Work will start with drainage, sidewalk and railing repairs before advancing to milling and asphalt resurfacing of the Tyler Park Bridge. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The project is scheduled to be completed fall 2022.

KY 1747 (Hurstbourne Lane/Fern Valley Road): Overnight lane closures are possible from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. between the railroad crossing, just east of KY 2052 (Shepherdsville Road), and U.S. 31E (Bardstown Road). The closures are for asphalt milling and paving. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2022.

Stonebridge Road: Bridge carrying Stonebridge Road over Muddy Fork, a tributary of Beargrass Creek, near the Blankenbaker Lane intersection is closed. Detour signs will direct motorists to use Blankenbaker Lane and River Hill Road during closure. The construction of a replacement bridge is expected to be completed in late spring 2022.

Jefferson County (Various Locations): Nightly lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between 7 p.m. and 6 a.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.

BULLITT COUNTY

KY 1020 (Coral Ridge Road): Closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, and Thursday, June 23, between mile point 3 near Griffis Lane and mile point 4 near Brooks Station Lane for cross drain replacements. Signs in the area will notify drivers of the work.

Bullitt County (Various Locations): Daily lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between 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.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

I-64: Daily lane shifts and traffic delays are possible from mile marker 47 to mile marker 52 for an ongoing bridge replacement project. The four sets of bridges being replaced are over KY 2817 (Cardwell Lane) at mile point 51.5; 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.

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. Engineers 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

I-71: 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 for resurfacing. 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.

KY 53 (South First Street): From the I-71 South ramp to Crystal Drive, a new traffic configuration will be in place and lane closures may also be possible for work related to the intersection’s widening. In addition, a lane closure will be possible on the I -71 South exit 22 for KY 53 Ballardsville and LaGrange. The ramp will remain open.

KY 1793: Reduced to one lane from June 6 thru July 15 between Rutland Road and Rose Island Road. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via temporary traffic signals located at each end of the job site. There are no time restrictions on daily lane closures. Closure for the relocation of a gas line. The project is tentatively scheduled to be completed on July 15.

Oldham County (Various Locations): Daily lane closures and delays are possible while crews perform striping work in a mobile operation between 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.

SHELBY COUNTY

I-64: Lane shifts and closures are possible for resurfacing between KY 1790 (Hooper Station Road ) overpass at mile marker 38 and exit 43 for KY 395 (Waddy Road). Eastbound traffic shifted to right lane and right shoulder. Westbound traffic shifted to left lane and left shoulder. Reductions to one lane are possible from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained during daytime hours. 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 at mile point 6.4 to U.S. 60 at 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 1848 (Todd’s Point Road): Safety improvements will take place between Grand Central Drive at mile point 6.4 and KY 362 (Aiken Road) at mile point 10.6. Safety improvements include ditching operations to improve drainage, adding shoulders to eliminate the current drop-offs in certain areas, new signage and a curve realignment. Contractors are scheduled to begin work on Tuesday, May 31, by beginning the tree removal process. During construction, KY 1848 may be reduced to one lane during daytime hours. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flaggers. The project is expected to be completed by late fall 2022.

KY 55 (Taylorsville Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from Gordon Lane at mile point 6 to U.S. 60 at mile point 8 for pavement markings. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The project is expected to be completed in 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 in 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 in summer 2023.

KY 636 (Van Buren Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from KY 248 at mile point 0 to the Shelby County line at mile point 4 for asphalt resurfacing. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2022.

KY 1169 (Plum Ridge Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road) at mile point 0 to a half-mile south of Chase Drive at mile point 2.7 for asphalt resurfacing. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The project is expected to be completed in 2022.

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.