TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Closures of I-64 Beginning Monday, Jan. 19, in Shelby County
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2026) – As part of the $118 million widening and improvement project of Interstate 64 in Shelby County, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight closures of I-64 beginning Monday, Jan. 19.
I-64 West will be closed from 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, between mile points 35.3 and 34.9. Motorists should follow the posted detour of taking the off-ramp to KY 53 at Exit 35 to reconnect with I-64 West.
I-64 East will be closed from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, through 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, between mile points 34.9 and 35.3. Motorists should follow the posted detour of taking the off-ramp to KY 53 at Exit 35 to reconnect with I-64 East.
The overnight closures of the interstate are necessary for contract crews to demolish the KY 53 bridge over I-64 as part of the bridge replacement work. Motorists should expect travel delays and consider alternate routes.
All work being performed is part of the $118 million 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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