Louisville Work Zones

Welcome to Louisville Work Zones, your one-stop shop for highway construction information in the Louisville area, 2009. It’s our goal at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to provide a safe, efficient and environmentally sound transportation system for you – our residents and visitors of the commonwealth, and we continue to work toward that end. We will do our utmost to keep you informed of ongoing construction, delays and any recommended detours available. Please be patient and drive cautiously through the work zones! We hope the results of each project will provide a safer, stronger transportation system for you and all who travel our highways.

Interstate 64 between I-265 (Snyder Freeway) and the Jefferson/Shelby County line:
Eastbound I-64 traffic is diverted to the new pavement beginning at mile point 18.7. There is a lane split with permanent barrier wall between the two travel lanes. Motorists should be aware that the shoulders will be limited and will narrow at the bridge crossings. This traffic pattern will remain in effect throughout the winter. Lane closures are also possible on westbound I-64 during the week of December 14th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day due to resurfacing on the Floyd’s Fork Bridge (mile point 20.7). The speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH in the construction zone. Construction is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2010. In addition, the bridge on Gilliland Road over I-64 is scheduled to re-open on Thursday, December 17th. Once Gilliland Road re-opens, KY 1531 (Fisherville Road) will be closed for approximately three weeks due to construction activities. Motorists should follow the signed detour via US 60, Gilliland Road and KY 148. The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.
Now underway. Widening to three lanes. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction during construction. Completion is scheduled for the fall of 2010. Watch for evening lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. No holiday closures.

Ramp from Interstate 264 (Shawnee Expressway) to westbound Interstate 64:
Now underway. Reconstruction. The entrance ramp from Bank Street to westbound I-264 is to be closed for 36 days during the course of this project, however, prior notice will be given to the public. Completion is scheduled for the spring of 2010. Watch for shoulder closures. A lane closure of westbound I-64 is expected at some point during the project, however prior notice will be provided to the public.

Interstate 65 from mile point 118.5 in Bullitt County to 127.5 in Jefferson County:
(from approximately KY 61 underpass in Bullitt County to ½ mile north of the Outer Loop in Jefferson County). Now underway. Concrete pavement repairs. Lane closures during construction are limited to nights and weekends, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. Completion is scheduled for the fall of 2009.

Interstate 264 at Westport Road:
Now underway Construction continues on schedule for the new interchange on Interstate 264 at Westport Road and the widening of Westport Road between Hubbards Lane and I-264. Within the last month, the new eastbound overpass construction was completed. Traffic was shifted from the westbound side of the roadway to the eastbound lanes. The old westbound bridge was removed to make way for construction of the new westbound overpass. Sound barrier installation has begun on the east side of the project. The contractor will continue this work item throughout the life of the project. The attachment indicates the locations where sound barriers will be installed. Work on the mainline of Interstate 264 is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. All lane shifts will be removed and lane closures will be at a minimum. This work does NOT include the ramps for the interchange. The interchange opening will coincide with the completed widening of Westport Road. The entire project is scheduled for completion by Derby 2010.

Eastern Parkway Corridor (US 60A) near Third Street: Detour Map
Now underway. Roadway is closed between Hahn Street and the entrance to the J. B. Speed School of Engineering (mile point 3.8 to 3.7). This closure will allow for extensive repairs to the bridge over the CSX Railroad. The bridge will be closed for through the end of the year. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Crittenden Drive, Central Avenue and Third Street (KY 1020). Eastern Parkway is also reduced to one lane in each direction between the J. B. Speed School entrance and Third Street (mile points 3.7 to 3.4). Motorists should also expect lane closures on Floyd and Brook streets during the project.

Revive 65! Interstate 65 between Fern Valley Road and Interstate 264:
Currently underway. Concrete pavement replacement. Interstate lane closures will occur during two 30-day closure periods. Weekend ramp closures will occur at the I-65/I-264 ramps after the mainline work is completed. For more information visit Revive65.ky.gov.

Interstate 64 from Shelby/Jefferson County line to Exit 28 at Simpsonville, KY:
Now underway. Widening to three lanes. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction during construction. Completion is scheduled for the fall of 2010. Watch for evening lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. No holiday closures.

Interstate 264 between Preston Highway and Interstate 64:
Now underway. Concrete pavement repairs. The roadway may be reduced to three lanes weeknights Monday – Friday from 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. After 10:00 p.m., the roadway may be reduced to two lanes until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. On weekends, lane closures are possible from 8:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH in the construction zone and double fines will be enforced. Construction is scheduled for completion in May 2010.

Interstate 265 between Seatonville Road and Taylorsville Road:
Concrete pavement repairs. Work beginning spring of 2010. Lane closures during construction are limited to nights and weekends. Construction scheduled for completion in the fall of 2010.