LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight closures of Interstate 264 West (Watterson Expressway) in Louisville beginning Wednesday, Aug. 6, as part of the $130 million improvement project of I-264 and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road).
Scheduled traffic impacts, including dates and times, are listed below. Beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7:
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I-264 West traffic will be diverted via the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) off-ramp at Exit 22. Drivers will cross U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and rejoin I-264 West via the on-ramp located on the opposite side of the existing interchange.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, to 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8:
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I-264 West traffic will be diverted via the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) off-ramp at Exit 22. Drivers will cross U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and rejoin I-264 West via the on-ramp located on the opposite side of the existing interchange.
Motorists should use caution, heed signage, and allow extra travel time during the scheduled closures. 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 alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.
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