TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Maintenance Project on I-65 South Exit Ramp Bridge Beginning Next Week in Downtown Louisville
Lane reduction on bridge and closure of South Floyd Street beneath I-65 bridge
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a maintenance project beginning Monday, Aug. 25, on the Interstate 65 South off-ramp bridge at Exit 136C in downtown Louisville.
The project includes the replacement of the bridge deck (driving surface), concrete repairs, and installation of new barrier walls – work identified during recent inspections, which found the bridge safe but in need of maintenance. Following the completion of the project, the bridge is expected to be restored to its standard weight-carrying capacity.
During construction, the bridge will be reduced to a single 10-foot lane. Wide loads will not be permitted to use the ramp, and signage will be posted in advance to alert drivers of the restriction. In addition, South Floyd Street will be closed between East Jefferson Street and East Liberty Street. Drivers should follow the signed detour: East Liberty Street to South Jackson Street, left onto East Jefferson Street, and back to Liberty Street. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted signage, and use caution when driving through the work zone.
Construction and related traffic impacts are expected to continue through December 2025. American Contracting & Services, Inc., of Jeffersonville, In., is performing the work under a $1.9 million contract.
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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