Drivers should anticipate lane shifts, periodic lane closures, and detours throughout construction.
During peak travel hours, two lanes will remain open in each direction on I-264.
Weekly traffic impacts will be shared online here.
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Overnight traffic impacts on I-71 and I-264 are scheduled to allow contract crews to continue work on the I-71 South to I-264 West ramp bridge over the Watterson Expressway interchange ramps. To safely carry out the work, the traffic restrictions listed below will be in place.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29:
- The I-71 South ramp to I-264 West (Exit 5) will be closed.
Motorists should continue on I-71 South to Zorn Avenue at Exit 2, then take I-71 North to reach I-264 West.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, to 6 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30:
- I-71 North at mile point 4.9 will be closed.
Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Drivers can continue westbound on I-264 to Exit 5, then use either U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) at Exit 22 or KY 1447 (Westport Road) at Exit 21 to access I-264 East and continue to I-71 North.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4:
- I-71 North at mile point 4.9 will be closed.
Motorists should continue westbound on I-264 to Exit 5, then use either U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) at Exit 22 or KY 1447 (Westport Road) at Exit 21 to access I-264 East and continue to I-71 North.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5:
- I-71 North at mile point 4.9 will be closed.
Motorists should continue westbound on I-264 to Exit 5, then use either U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) at Exit 22 or KY 1447 (Westport Road) at Exit 21 to access I-264 East and continue to I-71 North.
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, to 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6:
The I-71 South ramp to I-264 West (Exit 5) will be closed.
Motorists should continue on I-71 South to Zorn Avenue at Exit 2, then take I-71 North to reach I-264 West.
- U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) eastbound is reduced to one through lane west of Rudy Lane, and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) westbound is reduced to one through lane at Northfield Drive.
***Turning movements from U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) to I-264 East and West on-ramps are not affected. These traffic control measures are expected to remain in place throughout the reconstruction of the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) bridge over I-264 (Watterson Expressway).
Blasting Information:
Blasting operations are now anticipated to occur daily (Monday-Friday) at approximately 2 p.m.
Intermittent roadblocks are required during blasting operations, and delays are possible. Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and allow extra travel time during the scheduled roadblocks.
Blasting operations may be canceled on short notice due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Daily blasting notifications will no longer be issued, and additional details regarding blasting locations and operations will be shared when available.
Letters with instructions on how to schedule an inspection were sent to residences and structures within 500 feet of a potential blast site.
Blasting operations are performed in accordance with standards of state regulations and are carefully designed and implemented to prevent damage to residential homes or properties. The purpose of conducting the preblast inspection is to have an unbiased, third-party reference of existing conditions prior to the beginning of the blasting.
If your residence or structure is within 500 feet of a potential blast site (as shown on the map above), please follow the instructions in the letter you received to schedule an inspection. The contractor is covering all costs, so the inspection is completely free to you. While participation is voluntary, it is highly recommended. As noted in the letter, the deadline to schedule an inspection is August 22, 2025. No appointments will be available after this date, as blasting operations are expected to begin on or after Monday, Aug. 25.
Current and planned efforts to reduce work zone traffic impacts in the area include:
- Adjusting traffic signal timing to allow more traffic through the corridor during peak times.
- Using new radar-based vehicle detectors and live monitoring of traffic flow at select signals, which can better ensure vehicles “trip the light” and signals can be adjusted in real-time to reduce vehicle wait times and improve traffic flow.
- Expanding left-turn lane space at the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and Rudy Lane intersection to relieve congestion and prevent backups, improve intersection efficiency and reduce bottlenecks during high-volume periods.
- Deploying law enforcement at the U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) and Rudy Lane intersection to assist with traffic management.
- Enhancing pavement markings and installing additional signage along the corridor to clearly convey lane shifts, signal phases, and traffic pattern changes.
- Maintaining a project website and traffic alert signups to keep everyone informed through both the U.S. 42 interchange rebuild and subsequent construction work over the next year.
The U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) lane reduction is necessary to maintain traffic across the U.S. 42 bridge over I-264 while it’s demolished and rebuilt – one half at a time. The work is an early and critical phase in preparing the corridor for added interstate capacity. Once complete, the project will deliver long-term improvements including safer travel, increased capacity, and reduced congestion.
