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: 

Daily Rolling Roadblocks – Blasting Operations (I-64 West - MM 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.

The upcoming overnight ramp and lane closures are necessary for contract crews to mill and pave the interstate ramps as the project progresses. Details of the upcoming traffic restrictions are listed below.
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., through Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 a.m.:
- The I-64 East off-ramp to KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) at Exit 32 will be closed. Additionally, the off-ramp 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 Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., through Friday, Sept. 25, 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 Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., through Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6 a.m.:
- The I-64 West on-ramp from KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) will be closed.
In addition to the listed overnight ramp closures, right lane closures are expected along the interstate to accommodate milling and paving operations. Motorists should heed signage, use caution when traveling through the work zone, and plan ahead for travel delays.

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