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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 8, 2024) – The Sherman Minton Renewal project team advises of the immediate closure of the Sherman Minton bridge in both the east and westbound directions—top and bottom decks—until further notice.
During scheduled deck pour operations, a component of the bridge deck on the main span was found to need immediate inspection and possible repair before traffic can be permitted to cross the bridge. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.
Please use alternate routes and designated detours. The suggested alternate route is I-265 and I-65. Regional traffic signs and variable message boards will be posted in the project area, notifying motorists of the closure and alternate route.
Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
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About Sherman Minton Renewal
The Sherman Minton Renewal is a major rehabilitation and painting project that will add up to 30 years of life to the 61-year-old Bridge. The double-decked bridge carries six lanes of traffic (I-64 and US 150) over the Ohio River connecting Louisville, KY and New Albany, IN.
Construction on the Sherman Minton Bridge is a multi-phase process, taking place over three construction seasons. To minimize impacts on cross-river commuters in Louisville and Southern Indiana during rehabilitation of the Sherman Minton Bridge, the Project Team is using a low-impact maintenance of traffic approach that ensures at least one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open for nearly 95% of the time.
For more information and to sign up for project updates via text alerts and e-newsletters, visit www.ShermanMintonRenewal.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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