This Week: Work Starts to Prepare for I-71 Widening

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Crews working in several areas to advance I-Move Kentucky project

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is starting a new phase of the I-Move Kentucky project, as crews begin work along I-71 near the Jefferson/Oldham county line.

Crews began working this week to extend two culverts that allow water to pass under the current four lanes of I-71. The culvert extensions will accommodate the eventual widening of I-71 between the I-71/I-265 interchange and KY 329 in Oldham County.

Construction work will be performed primarily in the median areas and will not impact traffic on I-71. However, construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the interstate from the median area.

  • Located between mile point 12 and mile point 13 of I-71, just south of the Oldham County rest areas.
  • Work will continue throughout the rest of the summer months.

Other I-Move Kentucky work areas

I-71/I-265 interchange – Crews are continuing to perform excavation work and are completing a soil nail wall along the southbound lanes of I-71.

  • Traffic is not expected to be impacts.
  • Work will continue through the summer.

Brownsboro Road (KY 1694) bridge over I-71 – Crews are continuing to work on relocating a water transmission line in preparation to replace the bridge over I-71.

  • Work started in mid-May.
  • Short, periodic stoppages of traffic on KY 1694 (Brownsboro Road) may be necessary.

Drivers should be cautious when traveling in these areas. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones. Work schedules may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen delays.

About I-Move Kentucky

The I-Move Kentucky project includes improvements to four, major sections of I-265, I-71 and I-64 through a heavily traveled corridor in Jefferson and Oldham counties. Work on the I-Move project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Stay informed through the following channels:

Website – www.I-MoveKY.com
Facebook – facebook.com/IMoveKY/
Twitter – twitter.com/IMoveKY
Email alerts/newsletters – Signup at www.I-MoveKY.com
Mobile alerts – Text “IMOVEKY” to 50597

Week Ahead: Major Work Continues on I-71 and I-265

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Lane closures planned this week on I-Move KY project

Construction crews are continuing work this week in several areas of the I-Move Kentucky project. Overnight lane closures are planned on I-71 southbound. Work currently is underway in several areas of I-71, I-265 and adjacent roadways in Jefferson County.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises drivers to be cautious when traveling in these areas. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones. Work schedules may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen delays.

I-71/I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) interchange – Crews will be working in the median area of I-71 to prepare for construction of a new collector distributor lane and widen I-71 in that area.

  • Left lane of I-71 southbound will be closed at the I-71/265 interchange.
  • Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 2.3
  • Work and lane closures will occur overnight, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Located between mile point 8.7 and mile point 9.8 of I-71.

Crews also are working along the roadways and ramps of this interchange. Their work includes excavation and construction of a soil nail (retaining) wall along the southbound lanes of I-71 beneath I-265.

Brownsboro Road (KY 1694) bridge over I-71 – Crews continue construction work to prepare to replace the bridge over I-71. A water transmission line is also being relocated in the area in preparation of bridge construction. Short, periodic stoppages of traffic on KY 1694 (Brownsboro Road) may be necessary. The project is located at mile point 0.3 of KY 1694.

I-265 bridges over La Grange Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265. No traffic impacts are expected.

I-265 bridges over Westport Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265. No traffic impacts are expected.

I-265 bridges over Brownsboro Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265. No traffic impacts are expected.

Week Ahead: Roadway Work Continues on I-71 and I-265

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Lane closures planned for Thursday night on I-Move KY project

 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of upcoming traffic impacts this week as construction continues in several areas across the I-Move Kentucky project. This work will involve overnight lane closures in some areas of the project.

Drivers should be cautious when traveling in these areas. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones. Work schedules may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen delays.

I-71/I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) interchange – Crews are working in the median area to prepare for construction of a new collector distributor lane and widen I-71 in that area.

  • One lane of I-71 southbound will be closed at the I-71/264 interchange.
  • Work and lane closures will occur overnight, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Starting Thursday, July 16.
  • Located between mile point 8.7 and mile point 9.8 of I-71.

Gene Snyder Freeway, between Interstate 64 and Taylorsville Road – A crew will be performing drainage and utility work in the median area between northbound and southbound lanes.

  • Work will occur throughout the week.
  • Traffic is not expected to be impacted.
  • Located between mile point 23 and mile point 25 of I-265.

Brownsboro Road (KY 1694) bridge over I-71 – Crews continue construction work to prepare to replace the bridge over I-71. A water transmission line is also being relocated in the area in preparation of bridge construction.

  • Work started in mid-May.
  • Short, periodic stoppages of traffic on KY 1694 (Brownsboro Road) may be necessary.

I-265 bridges over La Grange Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265.

  • Project started last month.
  • No traffic impacts are expected.

I-265 bridges over Westport Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265.

  • Project started in early May.
  • No traffic impacts are expected.

About I-Move Kentucky

The I-Move Kentucky project includes improvements to four, major sections of I-265, I-71 and I-64 through a heavily traveled corridor in Jefferson and Oldham counties. Work on the I-Move project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Stay informed through the following channels:

Website – www.I-MoveKY.com
Facebook – facebook.com/IMoveKY/
Twitter – twitter.com/IMoveKY
Email alerts/newsletters – Signup at www.I-MoveKY.com
Mobile alerts – Text “IMOVEKY” to 50597

I-Move Weekend Report: Closures Planned at I-71/I-265

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Milling and paving work will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, June 26

Contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s I-Move Kentucky Project are continuing significant roadway improvement work this weekend to lessen impacts on weekday travelers.

Crews will perform milling and paving work on Interstate 71 southbound at the interchange with the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265). Work in this area will start around 8 p.m. Friday and continue through 6 a.m. Monday. Drivers should be cautious when traveling in this area. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones.

  • One lane of I-71 southbound will be closed.
  • Three ramps at the interchange will be closed overnight at various times during the weekend:
    • I-71 southbound to I-265 southbound
    • I-71 southbound to I-265 northbound
    • I-265 northbound to I-71 southbound
  • Starting tonight at 8 p.m.
  • Ending Monday, June 29 at 6 a.m.
  • Located between mile point 8.7 and mile point 9.8 of I-71

Work schedules may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

About I-Move Kentucky

The I-Move Kentucky project includes improvements to four, major sections of I-265, I-71 and I-64 through a heavily traveled corridor in Jefferson and Oldham counties. Work on the I-Move project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Stay informed through the following channels:

Website – www.I-MoveKY.com
Facebook – facebook.com/IMoveKY/
Twitter – twitter.com/IMoveKY
Email alerts/newsletters – Signup at www.I-MoveKY.com
Mobile alerts – Text “IMOVEKY” to 50597

Week Ahead: Roadway Work Continues on I-71 and I-265

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Lane and ramp closures expected this week on I-Move KY project

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of upcoming traffic impacts this week as construction continues in several areas across the I-Move Kentucky project. This work will involve overnight and weekend lane closures in some areas of the project.

Drivers should be cautious when traveling in these areas. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones. Work schedules may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen delays.

Gene Snyder Freeway, between Interstate 64 and Taylorsville Road – A construction crew will continue asphalt and roadway work in preparation for the eventual widening of Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265). Crews also are working on relocating utilities in the median area.

  • One lane of I-265 in either direction may be closed overnight.
  • Work is planned Tuesday through Thursday.
  • Lane closures may be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Located between mile point 23 and mile point 25 of I-265.

I-71/I-265 interchange – Milling and paving work continues this weekend on lanes of I-71.

  • One lane of I-71 southbound will be closed.
  • Three ramps at the interchange will be closed overnight at various times during the weekend:
    • I-71 southbound to I-265 southbound
    • I-71 southbound to I-265 northbound
    • I-265 northbound to I-71 southbound
  • Starting Friday, June 26 at 8 p.m.
  • Ending Monday, June 29 at 6 a.m.
  • Located between mile point 8.7 and mile point 9.8 of I-71

I-265 bridge over I-71 – Crews will begin working in the area for the eventual widening of the bridge.

  • Northbound traffic on I-265 will be shifted slightly, and temporary barriers will be installed.
  • Traffic on I-71 may be affected for short periods overnight as crews deconstruct portions of the bridge to widen it.
  • Stoppages on I-71 would occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Located at mile point 35 of I-265 northbound.

Brownsboro Road (KY 1694) bridge over I-71 – Crews continue construction of a retaining wall in preparation to replace the bridge over I-71. A water transmission line is also being relocated in the area in preparation of bridge construction.

  • Work started in mid-May
  • Short, periodic stoppages of traffic on KY 1694 (Brownsboro Road) may be necessary

I-265 bridges over La Grange Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265.

  • Project started this month
  • No traffic impacts are expected

 I-265 bridges over Westport Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265.

  • Project started in early May
  • No traffic impacts are expected

About I-Move Kentucky

The I-Move Kentucky project includes improvements to four, major sections of I-265, I-71 and I-64 through a heavily traveled corridor in Jefferson and Oldham counties. Work on the I-Move project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Stay informed through the following channels:

Website – www.I-MoveKY.com
Facebook – facebook.com/IMoveKY/
Twitter – twitter.com/IMoveKY
Email alerts/newsletters – Signup at https://mailchi.mp/466096afc3a4/i-moveky
Mobile alerts – Text “IMOVEKY” to 50597

I-Move Weekend Report: Closures Planned at I-71/I-265

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Milling and paving work will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, June 19

Contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s I-Move Kentucky Project are continuing significant roadway improvement work this weekend to lessen impacts on weekday travelers.

Contractors for the I-Move Kentucky project will be working this weekend on Interstate 71.

Crews will perform milling and paving work on Interstate 71 northbound at the interchange with the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265). Work in this area will start around 8 p.m. Friday and continue through 6 a.m. Monday. Drivers should be cautious when traveling in this area. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones.

  • Ramp from I-71northbound to I-265 northbound will be closed overnight Friday until Saturday morning.
  • One lane of I-71 northbound will be closed throughout the weekend.
  • Work will occur between mile point 8.7 and mile point 9.8 of I-71.
  • Work on I-71 southbound is tentatively planned for the weekend of June 26-29.

Work schedules may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

About I-Move Kentucky

The I-Move Kentucky project includes improvements to four, major sections of I-265, I-71 and I-64 through a heavily traveled corridor in Jefferson and Oldham counties. Work on the I-Move project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Stay informed through the following channels:

Website – www.I-MoveKY.com
Facebook – facebook.com/IMoveKY/
Twitter – twitter.com/IMoveKY
Email alerts/newsletters – Signup at www.I-MoveKY.com
Mobile alerts – Text “IMOVEKY” to 50597

I-Move Kentucky Plans Weekend Lane Closures on I-71

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Milling and paving work will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, June 19 

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of upcoming traffic impacts this week as construction work continues in several areas across the I-Move Kentucky project. This work will involve overnight and weekend lane closures as well as temporary stoppages of traffic in some areas.

A major component of the I-Move Kentucky project starts this week with roadway work on Interstate 71 at the interchange with the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265). Milling and paving work is planned over the next two weekends.

  • One lane of I-71 northbound will be closed
  • Starting Friday, June 19 at 8 p.m.
  • Ending Monday, June 22 at 6 a.m.
  • Located between mile point 8.7 and mile point 9.8 of I-71
  • Work on southbound I-71 is tentatively planned for weekend of June 26-29

Other construction

Construction and engineering work also is underway on the I-Move Kentucky project in the following project areas. Drivers should be cautious when traveling in these areas. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones.

I-64/I-265 interchange – A crew will be performing geotechnical drilling in median areas to prepare for construction.

  • Left lane of I-64 westbound will be closed Monday, June 15
  • Right lane of I-265 northbound will be closed Tuesday, June 16
  • Work will occur overnight, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Gene Snyder Freeway, between Interstate 64 ramps and Taylorsville Road – A construction crew will continue asphalt and roadway work in preparation for the eventual widening of I-265. Crews also will remove existing cable barriers and begin underground utility work.

  • Located between mile point 23 and mile point 25 of I-265
  • No traffic impacts are expected

Brownsboro Road (KY 1694) bridge over I-71 – Crews continue construction of a retaining wall in preparation to replace the bridge over I-71. A water transmission line is also being relocated in the area in preparation of bridge construction.

  • Work started in mid-May
  • Short, periodic stoppages of traffic on KY 1694 (Brownsboro Road) may be necessary

I-265 bridges over La Grange Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265.

  • Project started this month
  • No traffic impacts are expected

I-265 bridges over Westport Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265.

  • Project started in early May
  • No traffic impacts are expected

About I-Move Kentucky

The I-Move Kentucky project includes improvements to four, major sections of I-265, I-71 and I-64 through a heavily traveled corridor in Jefferson and Oldham counties. Work on the I-Move project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Stay informed through the following channels:

Website – www.I-MoveKY.com
Facebook – facebook.com/IMoveKY/
Twitter – twitter.com/IMoveKY
Email alerts/newsletters – Signup at www.I-MoveKY.com
Mobile alerts – Text “IMOVEKY” to 50597

Ramp Closure Planned Overnight Friday

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Paving crews will close I-64 eastbound ramp to southbound I-265

KYTC will close the ramp from I-64 eastbound to I-265 southbound overnight for milling work.

Construction crews for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s I-Move Kentucky project will close the ramp from I-64 eastbound to I-265 southbound overnight. The closure of the ramp will allow crews to mill the existing roadway and replace the asphalt in preparation for the eventual widening of the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265).

Work on the ramp at Exit 19A will begin Friday night and continue through Saturday morning. The ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., and a detour will be in place. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles.

Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of the ramp closure. Detour signs will reroute traffic through the other ramps of the interchange, using I-265 northbound and I-64 westbound to reach another ramp for I-265 southbound ramp.

I-265 lane closures continuing

Potential lane closures also remain in effect though a stretch of I-265, just south of the interchange.

Milling and asphalt work is underway on I-265, between the I-64 ramps and the Taylorsville Road interchange. The work zone runs from mile point 23 to mile point 25 of I-265. Nightly lane closures of one lane in either direction will be in place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The planned closures are tentative and may be affected by weather.

*Note: the originally planned closure for Thursday, June 4 was moved to Friday, June 5 due to inclement weather.

I-Move Kentucky Construction Starting Next Week

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Work on Gene Snyder Freeway will require overnight lane closures

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of upcoming traffic impacts next week as construction work begins in two of four project areas included in the state’s I-Move Kentucky project. Overnight closures on the Gene Snyder Freeway and intermittent stoppages on Brownsboro Road are expected.

“As we work to ensure the health and safety of Kentuckians during this time, we must continue to move transportation forward responsibly with the current situation and long-term vitality of the state in mind,” Gov. Andy Beshear said.

“This regional project will upgrade two major interchanges to significantly improve safety and add lane capacity to roadways that serve as key freight corridors businesses rely on to transport goods and people depend on to access jobs,” KYTC Secretary Jim Gray said.

Upcoming construction

Construction of the I-Move Kentucky project will begin in the following project areas. Drivers should be cautious when traveling in these areas. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones.

Gene Snyder Freeway, between Interstate 64 ramps and Taylorsville Road – A construction crew will be milling and replacing existing asphalt in preparation for the eventual widening of I-265. (Click to view area map)

  • Starting Tuesday, May 19
  • Located between mile point 23 and mile point 25 of I-265
  • Nightly closures of one lane in either direction
  • Work will occur between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Brownsboro Road (KY 1694) bridge over I-71 – A crew will begin construction of a retaining wall in preparation to replace the bridge over I-71. A utility line currently is being relocated in the area in preparation of bridge construction. (Click to view area map)

  • Starting Monday, May 18
  • Minor periodic stoppages of traffic on KY 1694 (Brownsboro Road)

I-265 bridges over KY 22 – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of the improvements to I-265. (Click to view area map)

  • Project started in April
  • No current traffic impacts

I-265 bridges over Westport Road – Maintenance and concrete patching work continues as part of improvements to I-265. (Click to view area map)

  • Project started in early May
  • No current traffic impacts

About I-Move Kentucky

The I-Move Kentucky project includes improvements to four, major sections of I-265, I-71 and I-64 through a heavily traveled corridor in Jefferson and Oldham counties. Work on the I-Move project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Stay informed through the following channels:

Website – www.I-MoveKY.com

Facebook – facebook.com/IMoveKY/

Twitter – twitter.com/IMoveKY

Email alerts/newsletters – Signup at www.I-MoveKY.com

Mobile alerts – Text “IMOVEKY” to 50597

I-Move Crews to Work along Northbound I-71

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Lane closure planned to install safety barrier for utility work near mile point 10.2                             

On Monday (April 20, 2020), contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s I-Move Kentucky project will temporarily close one northbound lane on Interstate 71 – just north of the Gene Snyder Freeway – to install barrier wall along the shoulder.

The right lane of I-71 will be closed at mile point 10.2, where Brownsboro Road (KY 1694) crosses the interstate. Work will be completed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., and drivers should be cautious when traveling in the area. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of the lane closures.

The barrier wall installation is underway to prepare for an upcoming waterline relocation work in this area.