I-Move Traffic Advisory: Weekend Lane and Ramp Closures on I-71 and I-265 Beginning Friday, May 16, in Jefferson County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 5

 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Morgan Woodrum
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I-Move Traffic Advisory: Weekend Lane and Ramp Closures on I-71 and I-265 Beginning Friday, May 16, in Jefferson County

Contract crews to perform concrete slab repairs 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 16, 2025) The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of weekend lane and ramp closures on Interstate 71 and Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) beginning Friday, May 16, in Jefferson County as part of the I-Move KY project. Details regarding traffic impacts are below.

Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. Monday, May 19:

  • I-265 South will be reduced to one lane from mile point 34.4 (at the I-265/I-71 interchange) to mile point 32.1 (near KY 1447 (Westport Road)).
  • The ramp from I-71 North to I-265 South ramp will be reduced to one lane. 
  • The I-71 South to I-265 South ramp will be closed.

The lane and ramp closures are necessary for contract crews to perform concrete slab repairs. Drivers should heed signage, plan for increased travel times, and use caution when traveling through the work zone. 

 

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter).

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