More prep work ahead of the summer closure of Interstate 65 in Louisville is scheduled for this weekend.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Five says single lane closures are scheduled for I-65 North between Grade Lane and the Interstate 264 interchange. Contract crews will be completing shoulder strengthening to prepare for the summer closure. Work is expected to begin around 7 p.m. Friday and end by 6 a.m. Monday.
Five miles of I-65 between I-264 and Jefferson Street are scheduled to close on June 1 to accommodate the replacement of three bridges. Traffic during the closure will be detoured via I-264 on the western side of Louisville. Learn more about the project at www.i65centralcorridor.com.
Meanwhile, KYTC District Five is also alerting drivers to alternating lane closures on Interstate 265 for routine tunnel washing between Sunday and Wednesday nights. The work will take place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. between mile markers 35.1 and 37.7. The right lane of I-265 South will be closed Sunday and the left lane will be closed Monday. The right lane of I-265 North will be closed Tuesday and the left lane will be closed Wednesday. Additional closures to complete the work may be necessary Thursday.
Work on both projects is weather permitting. Drivers should stay alert, watch for signage, and slow down in work zones. Follow KYTC District Five on social media for updates.
