Week Ahead: Pothole patching on I-265

Feb. 1 update – Due to weather concerns, the pothole repairs planned for Wednesday, Feb. 2 will be rescheduled to a future date. 

Work will get underway this week to repair potholes on Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway). A contractor for the I-Move Kentucky project will complete the work Tuesday and Wednesday.

Beginning at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, the right lane of traffic will be closed on northbound I-265 between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road / Exit 27) and Old Henry Road (Exit 29). This lane closure will be in effect until 3 p.m. Pothole repairs and a right lane closure will continue from 3 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 on southbound I-265 in the same area.

Drivers may encounter traffic delays during this time. Work schedules may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen delays. Drivers should be cautious when traveling through active construction areas. Signage and flaggers will be in place to alert drivers of lane closures and construction zones.