TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Weekend Lane Closures on Interstate 65 North and South in Downtown Louisville Beginning Friday, Aug. 8
Bridge joint replacement project nearing completion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of upcoming lane closures on Interstate 65 North and South in downtown Louisville beginning Friday, Aug. 8, as part of the bridge joint replacement project along the I-65 corridor locally known as "Hospital Curve."
Contract crews recently completed the replacement of the southbound expansion joint at mile point 135.6—approximately one mile south of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge—ahead of schedule. Last weekend, work shifted to the northbound side, with crews completing joint replacement in the center and right lanes. Contract crews are now progressing to the left lane of the northbound side, and as the project nears completion, weekend lane closures are necessary.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, the left and center lanes of I-65 North will close at mile marker 135 (near U.S. 150/East Broadway). In addition, the left lane of I-65 South will also be closed. The lane closures will remain in place through 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11. Motorists should heed signage, use caution and expect delays 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).
ABOUT THE I-65 JOINT REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT "HOSPITAL CURVE":
As part of Team Kentucky's commitment to safety, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is overseeing a bridge joint replacement project on Interstate 65 in downtown Louisville, in the area locally known as "Hospital Curve." The work includes the full replacement of bridge joints on both the northbound and southbound lanes at mile point 135.6, approximately one mile south of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge. The project will enhance safety, reduce long-term maintenance needs, and improve the overall driving experience through this heavily traveled corridor. In addition to joint replacements, a high-friction surface treatment (HFST) has been applied from the end of the Kennedy Bridge to the bridge over Witherspoon Street. HFST increases pavement friction, particularly when wet weather makes roadways slick, and also helps protect concrete surfaces. The $1 million project is being completed by Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc.
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