An $150 million construction project will result in traffic impacts on Interstate 65 in Louisville.
Governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awarded a contract to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. for the replacement of three bridges on I-65, the first phase of the I-65 Central Corridor Project.
According to a release from KYTC District Five, the project is “a bridge replacement and rehabilitation initiative to ensure safe and sound bridges along one of Kentucky’s busiest transportation arteries.” Under the contract, bridges over Kentucky and Brook streets, Hill Street, a CSK rail line, and Burnett Avenue, along with Bradley Avenue will be fully replaced. The KYTC says all three bridges are more than 60 years old and are rated in poor condition.
The work will be completed in phases, with the first phase consisting of work underneath the interstate with minimal traffic impacts between now and June 2026. The second phase will result in a full closure of I-65 between Jefferson Street and the Watterson Expressway for two months, with traffic detoured via Interstates 264 West and 64 West.
More information on the project can be found at www.iI65centralcorridor.com.
