Expect delays 6:30 p.m. - 6 a.m.; drivers should seek alternate routes for I-75 northbound and southbound travel
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 28, 2026) – Construction for the I-75 widening project from Paris Pike (US 68) to the Southern Split in Lexington will require temporary overnight single lane closures on I-75 northbound and southbound, Thursday, May 28. These lane closures are necessary for the triple lane shifts needed to complete the overlay of the Paris Pike bridge.
Beginning Thursday at 6:30 p.m., the right lane of I-75 northbound will close between mile markers 112 and 113. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday.
Also, beginning Thursday at 7 p.m., the left lane of I-75 southbound will close between mile markers 114 and 113. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. on Friday.
Thursday, May 28
- At 6:30 p.m., the right lane on I-75 northbound will close between MM 112 and MM 113.
- Additionally, Thursday at 7 p.m., the left lane on I-75 southbound will close between MM 114 and MM 113.
- All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. Friday.
- Delays are possible; please plan accordingly.
The work is part of the I-75 widening project. When complete in 2026, this project will reduce congestion and improve safety throughout the 2-mile corridor from the Paris Pike exit to the I-75/I-64 Southern Split. It is the second of two projects to widen I-75/I-64 to four lanes each direction in Fayette County. Find more information online at DrivingLexingtonProgress.org.
All work/closures are scheduled on a tentative basis, and subject to change depending on weather conditions, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways.
District 7 includes: Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott and Woodford Counties
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