KYTC District 5 Roadshow

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: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/.

I-65 South

(John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge)

Traffic Impacts: Closure of the left two lanes.  

Date/Time: The left two lanes will remain closed through Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 a.m.

Project Limits: John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge, which carries I-65 South over the Ohio River in Louisville.

Type of Work: Steel bridge repairs.

Other Details: This project is expected to be completed by May 2025.

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

Date/Time: Daily/Nightly.

Project Limits: Near mile marker 19, extending to the Shelby County line.  

Type of Work: Roadway rehabilitation project in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.

Other Details: *While traffic has resumed to all three lanes, work to complete some final project details is still underway, and intermittent lane closures remain possible.

Traffic Impacts: Ramp closure.

Date/Time: Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, through 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

Project Limits: The I-65 North to I-264 West ramp.

Type of Work: Installation of permanent traffic counters.

Other Details: Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and follow posted detours.

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

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

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.

Traffic Impacts: Intermittent lane closures are possible.

Date/Time: Daily/nightly.

Project Limits: From mile point 104.7 to mile point 110.7 (Bullitt and Hardin Counties).

Type of Work: Full concrete pavement removal and asphalt pavement replacement. Other improvements to the corridor include bridge repairs, subgrade repairs, and guardrail repairs/installation.

Other Details: While traffic has resumed to all three lanes, work to complete some final project details is still underway, and intermittent lane closures remain possible.

*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Bullitt-County-I65-Roadway-Rehabilitation.aspx   

Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures.

Date/Time: Daily – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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.

Traffic Impacts: As construction progresses, 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

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.

Traffic Impacts: Closure of the right shoulder near both eastbound and westbound bridges.

Date/Time: Daily.

Project Limits: I-64 Bridges over the Kentucky River and KY 1659.

Type of Work: Preventative maintenance project for the I-64 Bridges over the Kentucky River in Franklin County.

Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024. 
*Project press release.

Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on U.S. 127 near the I-64 interchange. Two 10-foot travel lanes will be maintained in each direction, with nightly lane reductions 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: *Project press release.
The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.

Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk closure.

Date/Time: Daily beginning Monday, Sept. 16.

Type of Work: ADA sidewalk ramp improvements in conjunction with an asphalt resurfacing project on KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road) from mile point 2.145 at KY 676 extending north to East Second Street at mile point 4.122.

Other Details: The sidewalk closures will be limited to one side at a time.

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.*

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

Date/Time: Nightly – 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Project Limits: I-71 North and South between mile point 28.17 (at the bridge over Little Kentucky River) and 37.18 (near the bridge over KY 55).

Type of Work: Milling and removing the existing asphalt surface followed by resurfacing with new pavement. Additional improvements include guardrail repairs and repairs to the roadbed under the highway at some locations.

Other Details: While traffic in all lanes has resumed, work to complete some final project details is still underway, and intermittent lane closures remain possible.
*Project press release.

Traffic Impacts: Intermittent lane closures possible. 
Date/Time: Daily/Nightly.

Project Limits: From mile point 2.82 to mile point 2.92 (at Little Kentucky River Bridge).

Type of Work: Major realigning and widening of the roadway.

Other Details: While traffic in all lanes has resumed, work to complete some final project details is still underway, and intermittent lane closures remain possible.

*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Henry-County-KY-146-Realignment-and-Widening-Project-05-80260.aspx.

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

Date/Time: Daily/nightly, including weekends.

Project Limits: Between mile marker 18 (near KY 393) and mile marker 22 (near South First Avenue).
Type of Work: The I-71 rehabilitation project includes milling and removing the existing asphalt pavement and replacing it with new pavement. Other remaining improvements to the corridor include guardrail repairs/installations.

Other Details: Motorists should heed restrictions, proceed cautiously through the work zone, or seek an alternate route. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024. More details here.

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.

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.

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

Date/Time: Daily/Nighty.

Project Limits: From mile points 19.44 and 27.88.   

Type of Work: Roadway rehabilitation project in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.

Other Details: This project is set to be completed by the fall of 2024.

* Project press release.

While traffic has resumed to all three lanes, work to complete some final project details is still underway, and intermittent lane closures remain possible.

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

Date/Time: Daily/nightly.

Project Limits: U.S. 60 (Midland Trail) from mile point 8.386 (near Haven Hill Road) extending east to KY 53 at mile point 9.712.

Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.

Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.

Traffic Impacts: Closure.

Date/Time: Beginning Friday, Oct. 11, requiring a full 30-day bridge closure.

Project Limits: Bridge over the RJ Corman Railroad at mile point 5.83 on KY 12 near the KY 1005 (Vigo Road) intersection.

Type of Work: Bridge replacement.

Other Details: Motorists should follow posted detours around the affected area. This project is set to be completed by the fall of 2024.
*Project press release.

*The KY 12 (Bagdad Road) bridge over RJ Corman Railroad is expected to reopen to traffic on Monday, Nov. 11. Additional lane closures are possible as contract crews complete final items and motorists should use caution when traveling through the area.

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

Date/Time: Daily/nightly.

Project Limits: KY 44 (Mount Eden Road) at mile point 17.856 at the Shelby/Spencer County line, extending east to the Spencer/Anderson County line at mile point 19.032.

Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.

Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.

 Traffic Impacts: Road closure.

Date/Time: Beginning Monday, Jul. 15, for 180 days.

Project Limits: At the bridge located at mile point 1.63 on KY 1060 (near the KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road) and KY 1169 (Plum Ridge Road) intersection).

Detour: The suggested detour is KY 1060 to KY 44, then proceed to KY 1319 to reconnect with KY 1060 and vice versa.

Type of Work: Bridge replacement.

Other Details: The project includes demolishing the existing bridge and constructing the replacement bridge. Motorists should obey restrictions and follow the signed detour. The project is expected to be completed by January 2025.