KYTC District 5 Roadshow

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This report summarizes the upcoming week's major projects (beginning Sundays). 
New items or changes in project status are shown in bold

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Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, striping, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night. Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance on interstates and highways daily throughout the district.

Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.


Roadshow for The Week of December 22, 2024
New items or changes in project status are shown in bold

JEFFERSON COUNTY  
I-64 / I-71 / I-265 (I-MoveKY)Find the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/.
Sherman Minton Bridge

I-64 & U.S. 150 over the Ohio River between Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN.

 

* As final construction activities wind down, all three lanes on both decks of the Sherman Minton bridge are now open to traffic during daytime hours. Remaining construction activities requiring lane restrictions will take place during weekend or overnight hours as the project nears completion in late November.

 

Latest project updates here: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/.

KY 864 (Logan Street/Shelby Street)

Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk and lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.

Project Limits: Between Goss Avenue and East Gray Street.
Type of Work: One-way to two-way conversion.
Other Details: Work is underway ahead of asphalt resurfacing and the two-way conversion of the roadway.

*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Jefferson-County-KY-864-Shelby-Street-and-Logan-Street-One-way-to-Two-way-Conversion.aspx

KY 1819 (Billtown Road)

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Project Limits: Three sections of KY 1819/Billtown Road (Easum Road through Mary Dell Lane, Michael Edward Drive through Fairground Road, and Shady Acres Lane through Colonnades Place).
Type of Work: Reconstruction of KY 1819 (Billtown Road) from north of Colonnades Place to south of Easum Road with new traffic signals, signal optimization, turn lanes, storage lanes, etc. (varying by intersection based on existing conditions and future traffic projections for the location).
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.

*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-1819-Billtown-Road-Reconstruction---Project-05-8203.aspx

  
BULLITT COUNTY 
KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road)

Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and closures are possible.

Date/Time: Daily/nightly.

Project Limits: On KY 480 (between I-65) from mile point 0.6 to mile point 1.4.

Type of Work: Construction of a Double Crossover Diamond interchange.

Other Details:  The project is expected to be completed by fall 2025.

*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/I-65-at-KY-480-interchange-improvements-in-Bullitt-County.aspx

*Various Exit Ramps

Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-65.

Type of Work: Upgrade and install wrong-way pavement markings and signs.

Other Details: The Highway Safety Improvement Project will install and enhance wrong-way signs and pavement markings on interstate exit ramps to discourage wrong-way driving. Motorists should reduce speeds and obey traffic control while workers are present. This project is set to be completed by the fall of 2025.

  
FRANKLIN COUNTY 
U.S. 60X
(Singing Bridge)

Traffic Impacts: Closure.

Other Details: As a precaution to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, the Singing Bridge will be closed until further notice.

The recent routine inspection of the 130-year-old bridge found significant structural deterioration that affects the bridge's weight-carrying capacity, prompting state engineers to close the bridge immediately to vehicles and pedestrians.

Further assessments and evaluations are needed to determine the next steps. There is no estimated timeframe for the bridge's reopening.
*Press release.

I-64/U.S. 127 Interchange

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are possible.

Date/Time: Nightly.  

Project Limits: I-64/U.S. 127 interchange.  

Type of Work: The realigning of the I-64 West off-ramp to U.S. 127 North and the I-64 West on-ramp from U.S. 127. Other improvements include the installation of a new signalized intersection on U.S. 127 to provide access to development entrances, which will be activated following project completion. Additionally, the intersection of Westridge Drive and Leonardwood Drive will be reconstructed to accommodate dual left turns onto Westridge Drive from U.S. 127.

Other Details: *Traffic is now in its final configuration.

U.S. 127 features two through travel lanes and U.S. 127 northbound features three through travel lanes, allowing drivers in the third lane from the I-64 westbound off-ramp to remain in their designated lane. Final surfacing is expected for the spring of 2025.

*Project press release.
This project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.

U.S. 421 (Bald Knob Road)

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays are possible.

Date/Time: Daily.  
Project Limits: North of Clifty Drive at mile point 5.315 to Dry Ridge Road at mile point 11.132.

Type of Work: Improvements to the asphalt pavement, shoulder repairs, guardrail repairs/installations, and the construction of a retaining wall at mile point 9.46 (adjacent to Stoney Creek) for slope stabilization. 

Other Details: Alternating one-way traffic will be maintained through project completion, and motorists will be directed through the work zone via temporary signals. 
*A 9-foot-wide lane will be maintained for traffic through project completion, scheduled for fall 2024.*

  
HENRY COUNTYRoutine maintenance*
  
OLDHAM COUNTY 
KY 329

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and traffic delays are possible as construction progresses.

Date/Time: Daily/nightly.

Project Limits: KY 329 and KY 329 bypass (Veterans Memorial Parkway) intersection, just south of Interstate 71.
Type of Work: Major realigning and widening of the roadway.

Other Details: The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025.

KY 329

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.

Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Project Limits: KY 329 from mile point 7.370 at KY 329B extending east to mile point 8.754 at KY 22.

Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.

Other Details: Motorists should be observant of all road work signage and provide plenty of space for slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

KY 362 (Central Avenue)

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.

Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Project Limits: KY 326 (Central Avenue) from mile point 0.698 at Rosswoods Drive extending south to mile point 0.966 near KY 146.

Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.

Other Details: Motorists should be observant of all road work signage and provide plenty of space for slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

KY 1694 (Gum Street)

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.

Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Project Limits: KY 1694 (Gum Street) from mile point 3.149 at KY 329 extending north towards Mason Lane at mile point 5.007.

Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.

Other Details: Motorists should be observant of all road work signage and provide plenty of space for slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.

KY 3084 (Old Henry Road)

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures are possible.

Date/Time: Daily/nightly.

Project Limits: From Twin Creek Road to Woodmont Branch.

Type of Work: Major roadway construction.

Other Details: *The new route connecting KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) and KY 362 (Ash Avenue) is now open. Work to complete some final details of the project is still underway, and intermittent lane closures are possible. The project began in October 2022 and was completed ahead of schedule.

*This work is part of the KY 3084/KY 362 construction project.

  
SHELBY COUNTYRoutine maintenance*
SPENCER COUNTYRoutine maintenance*
  
TRIMBLE COUNTYRoutine maintenance*

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