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Emergency ramp closure from the Outer Loop to I-65 South in Jefferson County

Louisville, KY (June 12, 2019) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the entrance ramp from both directions of KY 1065 (Outer Loop) to Interstate 65 South in Jefferson County is closed due to emergency concrete repairs. A hole was discovered in the pavement at the culvert over the Southern Ditch. The ramp has been closed to prevent damage to vehicles.

Crews will remove the concrete slab this evening and determine the extent of the repairs needed. They will need to backfill the area with rock prior to pouring a new concrete slab.

This ramp is expected to remain closed through midday on Friday, June 14 so the new concrete can cure to the appropriate strength before allowing traffic on it. Motorists may not see any workers in the area during the curing process.

Motorists on the Outer Loop can detour by using either KY 61 (Preston Highway) or KY 1020 (National Turnpike) to I-265/KY 841 (Gene Snyder Freeway) and connecting with I-65 South.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5 .

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