I-64 Widening Project | Traffic Impacts

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Traffic Impacts

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-64.

Weekly traffic impacts will be shared online here.

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Current Traffic Impacts: 

Overnight Ramp Closure - Contract Crews to Open Newly Reconstructed Ramp

The existing eastbound off-ramp at Exit 35 (KY 53 – Mt. Eden Road) will be closed from 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, to 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. The ramp closure is necessary for contract crews to install pavement tie-ins to open a newly reconstructed ramp.

Motorists can use detours at either Exit 32 (KY 55 – Taylorsville Road) to go around to KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road) or Exit 43 (KY 395 – Waddy) to connect to U.S. 60 (Frankfort Road) and go back to KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road).

Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures - Milling and Paving Operations

The upcoming overnight lane and ramp closures are necessary for contract crews to mill and pave the interstate ramps as work continues to progress on the project. Details of the upcoming traffic restrictions are listed below.

In addition to the listed overnight ramp closures, right lane closures are expected along the interstate to accommodate milling and paving operations. 

Beginning Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., through Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6 a.m.:

The I-64 East off-ramp to KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) at Exit 32 will be closed. Additionally, the on and off-ramps to the I-64 East Shelby County Rest Area near mile marker 28 will be closed, and the eastbound Rest Area will be inaccessible during this timeframe.

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., through Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6 a.m.:

The I-64 East on-ramp from KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) and the I-64 West off-ramp to KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) at Exit 32 will be closed.

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., through Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 a.m.:

The I-64 West on-ramp from KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) will be closed.

Daily Rolling Roadblocks – Blasting Operations
(I-64 West between mile markers 32 and 35)

Blasting operations are expected to occur on weekdays at approximately 2 p.m. on I-64 West between mile markers 32 and 35 (between KY 55/Taylorsville Road and KY 53/Mt Eden Road) beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Intermittent roadblocks are required during blasting, and delays of up to 20 minutes are possible between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily.

Motorists should use caution, follow posted signage, and allow extra travel time during the roadblocks.

Blasting operations may be canceled on short notice due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

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