TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Closure of Gilliland Road between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) and Eastwood Cutoff Road in Jefferson County

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contacts: Morgan Woodrum
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Allen Blair
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Closure of Gilliland Road between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) and Eastwood Cut Off Road in Jefferson County

Detour will be in effect from April 18 through June 30

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an extended closure and detour of Gilliland Road between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) and Eastwood Cut Off Road for intersection realignment and widening as part of the U.S. 60 improvement project.

The closure will be in effect beginning Saturday, April 18, and is expected to continue through Tuesday, June 30. Drivers should follow the posted detour in the affected area while work is underway.

The U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) Widening and Improvement Project, is $3 million Transportation Cabinet project that will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along part of Shelbyville Road in Louisville, while also enhancing mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists. It will feature a realigned, perpendicular Gilliland Road intersection with Highland Avenue at U.S. 60 to enhance safety and traffic flow.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. 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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