Update - Interstate widening project in
Fayette County
I 64/I 75 between the Newtown Pike and Paris Pike Interchanges
LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 26, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. Work continues for the interstate project in Lexington.
The location for the I 64/I 75 widening is between the Newtown Pike and Paris Pike Interchanges. The area is an approximate 2.5 mile section where the two interstates are combined. The anticipated completion date is November 1, 2024.
Interstate 64/Interstate 75
The barrier wall along I 64/I 75 will be shifted --- the following changes will be in effect:
Friday, August 25 through Saturday, August 26 – operations have been rescheduled --- work did not occur on these dates
Saturday, August 26 through Sunday, August 27 – this is the rescheduled and current timeframe for work
- a Northbound single lane closure will be in effect between milepoints 110.5 and 112.5 between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m.
- a Northbound double lane closure will be in effect between milepoints 112.5 and 115.5 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- the Newtown Pike/KY 922 (Exit 115) Northbound On Ramp to I-64/75 Northbound will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- a message board will direct traffic to utilize the second/additional On Ramp to Interstate 75 Northbound --- motorists will need to make a U-turn at Research Farm Road
- the Newtown Pike/KY 922 (Exit 115) Off Ramp from I-64/75 Northbound will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- a message board (in place prior to Paris Pike/Exit 113) will direct motorists to utilize the Exit 113 Off Ramp
- the Paris Pike/Exit 113 On Ramp to I 64/I 75 Northbound will be closed between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- message boards will be in place along New Circle Road/KY 4 to direct motorists to utilize the Newtown Pike/KY 922 (Exit 115) On Ramp to Interstate 75 Northbound
All work/closures are scheduled on a tentative basis, and subject to change depending on weather conditions, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways.
District 7 includes: Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford Counties
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