TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Lane, Ramp, and Directional Closures of I-264 Beginning Monday, July 28, in Louisville
Overnight work scheduled as part of continued demolition of the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) bridge over I-264
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 25, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane, ramp, and directional closures of Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) in Louisville beginning Monday, July 28, as part of the $130 million improvement project of I-264 and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road).
Scheduled traffic impacts, including dates and times, are listed below.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, July 28, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 29:
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I-264 West traffic will be diverted via the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) off-ramp at Exit 22. Drivers will cross U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and rejoin I-264 West via the on-ramp located on the opposite side of the existing interchange.
- The left lane of I-264 West just past the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) on-ramp will be closed.
- The right lane of I-264 East from the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) on-ramp to the I-71 North ramp will be closed.
- The I-264 East to I-71 North ramp will be closed.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 30:
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I-264 West traffic will be diverted via the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) off-ramp at Exit 22. Drivers will cross U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and rejoin I-264 West via the on-ramp located on the opposite side of the existing interchange.
- The right lane of I-264 East from the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) on-ramp to the I-71 North ramp will be closed.
- The I-264 East to I-71 North ramp will be closed.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, to 6 a.m. Thursday, July 31:
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I-264 East traffic will be diverted via the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) off-ramp at Exit 22. Drivers will cross U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and rejoin I-264 East via the on-ramp located on the opposite side of the existing interchange.
- The right lane of I-264 East from the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) on-ramp to the I-71 North ramp will be closed.
- The I-264 East to I-71 North ramp will be closed.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31, to 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1:
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I-264 East traffic will be diverted via the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) off-ramp at Exit 22. Drivers will cross U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and rejoin I-264 East via the on-ramp located on the opposite side of the existing interchange.
Motorists should use caution, heed signage, and allow extra travel time during the scheduled closures. The highway improvement 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.
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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