TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Closures of Interstate 64 Beginning Tuesday, May 6, in Shelby County
KY 2861 (Zaring Mill Road) bridge over I-64 to close for 90 days
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 30, 2025) – As part of the $118 million widening and improvement project in Shelby County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of upcoming overnight closures on Interstate 64 and the 90-day closure of the KY 2861 (Zaring Mill Road) bridge over the interstate.
I-64 West will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, from mile point 35.1 to mile point 31.6. Motorists should follow the posted detour of taking the off-ramp to KY 53 at Exit 35, then follow KY 55x to KY 55 to reconnect with I-64 West.
I-64 East will be closed from 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, through 6 a.m. Thursday, May 8, from mile point 31.6 to mile point 35.1. Motorists should follow the posted detour of taking KY 55 at Exit 32 to KY 55X to KY 53 to reconnect with I-64 East.
The overnight closures of the interstate are necessary for contract crews to demolish the KY 2861 (Zaring Mill Road) bridge over I-64 as part of the bridge replacement work. As construction progresses, additional overnight closures on this stretch of I-64 are expected for contract crews to set bridge beams.
Additionally, beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, the KY 2861 (Zaring Mill Road) bridge over I-64 (at mile point 4.7) will be closed for 90 days (through Monday, August 4, 2025) from mile point 4.7 to mile point 5.1. Motorists should follow the posted detour of taking U.S. 60 to KY 55 then take KY 148 to reconnect with KY 2861 (Zaring Mill Road).
All work being performed is part of the $118 million I-64 widening and improvement project in Shelby County, which began in February 2025. The project will increase capacity, upgrade a key interchange, and modernize bridges, ensuring a more efficient and reliable transportation network for motorists.
The three-year project includes widening and pavement upgrades of an 11-mile section of I-64, reconstruction of the KY 53 interchange, rebuilding of three bridges over I-64, and widening of four existing I-64 bridges. These improvements will enhance daily travel while also supporting future growth in the region.
The interstate project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027. More details, including project timelines and traffic impacts, will be shared online as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for email alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.
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