TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures on Interstate 64 West Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Shelby County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2025) – As part of the $118 million widening and improvement project of Interstate 64 in Shelby County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures on I-64 West beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Alternating lane closures will occur on I-64 West at mile marker 35 (near the KY 53 bridge over I-64) from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, to 1 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. The lane closures are necessary for contract crews to continue work on the KY 53 bridge over I-64.
Additionally, I-64 West will be reduced to one lane from mile marker 28 (near KY 1848/Buck Creek Road) to mile marker 32 (near KY 55/Taylorsville Road) from 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, to 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, and from 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, to 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The lane closures are necessary for contract crews to perform base failure repairs along the interstate.
All work being performed is part of the 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.
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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