Interstate 65 in Louisville will close between the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and downtown Louisville (Jefferson Street) from June 1- July 31 to speed progress on replacing 3 aging bridges.
The closure will save at least a year of construction restrictions, and a signed detour will be in place. Local street closures and ramp closures will also be needed.
Learn more at I65CentralCorridor.com.

Bank Street, Portland Avenue, and Northwestern Parkway Planning Study | Item No. 5-80353.00

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Purpose	The goal of the Bank and Portland Study is to identify improvements that will enhance safe mobility for all users while maintaining adequate corridor connections throughout the community, including serving the I-264 interchange at Bank Street and the I-64 interchange at 22nd Street. The study is related to the Northwest Louisville Community Connectivity Study, which identified the need for improvements on Bank Street, Portland Avenue, and Northwestern Parkway.
Project Scope	The study will identify traffic safety and operational concerns for the Bank Street, Portland Avenue, and Northwestern Parkway corridors from 15th Street to the Shawnee Park Golf Course in the Portland and Shawnee Neighborhoods. The project limits are shown on the study area map. A public meeting was held on November 20, 2025, to provide interested members of the public with the opportunity to learn more about the study and provide input. A second public meeting is planned for Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lehmann Hall at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (3511 Rudd Avenue, Louisville, KY 40212)
Type of Project	Planning Study
Links	Northwest Louisville Community Connectivity Study
Public Input	PUBLIC MEETING: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will host a public meeting on Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lehmann Hall at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (3511 Rudd Avenue, Louisville, KY 40212) to gather input on proposed design alternatives. Attendees may drop in at any time during the event to view preliminary bridge design concepts, speak with project team members, and ask questions about the proposed improvements. There will be no formal presentation. All written comments will become part of the official meeting record. An online survey will be made available following the public meeting.
Project Timeline	Using collected and analyzed traffic data, input from both public meetings, and other stakeholder input, the project team will next refine improvement concepts and finalize the planning study. The final study is expected to be published in late Summer of 2026.
Project Manager	Larry Chaney, P.E. Email: larry.chaney@ky.gov Phone: 502.764.0857

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