I-264/U.S. 42 Improvement Project Traffic Advisory: Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures on I-264 East Beginning Monday, Jan. 12
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 9, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane and ramp closures on Interstate 264 East (Watterson Expressway) beginning Monday, Jan. 12, as part of the $130 million widening and improvement project of I-264 and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road).
Scheduled lane and ramp closures:
- Beginning Monday, Jan. 12, at 8 p.m., through Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6 a.m., the off-ramp from I-264 East to KY 22 at Exit 22 will be closed. The ramp closure is necessary for contract crews to install a waterline.
- Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m., through Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 a.m., the left lane of I-264 East will be closed between mile markers 23 and 22 (from the I-264/I-71 split to U.S. 42/Brownsboro Road). The lane closure is necessary for contract crews to deliver materials.
- Beginning Monday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m., through Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6 a.m., the off-ramp from I-264 East to KY 22 at Exit 22 will be closed. The ramp closure is necessary for contract crews to install a waterline.
Motorists should heed signage, use caution when traveling through the work zone, and plan ahead for travel delays.
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 or text alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.
For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.
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