I-Move Week Ahead: Multiple Lane and Ramp Closures on I-71 and I-265 Starting Tonight

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Multiple lane and ramp closures will be in place on I-71 and I-265 starting Friday, Aug. 23. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project.

Friday, Aug. 23 

  • Beginning at 8 p.m., the exit from I-71 northbound to KY 329 will be closed for paving. This closure will be in place until noon on Saturday.  
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-71 northbound from the rest area to the KY 329 overpass will be reduced to one lane. Crews will be working on the surface pavement.  This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning. 
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound from Brownsboro Road to I-71 will be reduced to one lane. Crews will be performing concrete paving. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning.  

Sunday, Aug. 25 

  • Beginning at 3 p.m., I-265 North at Shelbyville Road (Exit 27) will be reduced to one lane. Crews will be performing highway lighting maintenance. This closure will be in place until 6 p.m. Sunday.  
  • Beginning at 3 p.m., ramps from I-265 North to I-71 South, I-71 South to I-265 South, and I-265 South to I-71 North will be closed. Crews will be performing bridge maintenance work. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning.  
  • Beginning at 3 p.m., I-71 southbound and I-71 northbound will be reduced to one lane at the Gene Snyder. Crews will be performing bridge maintenance work. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning. 

Tuesday, Aug. 27 

  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound lanes between Westport Road (Exit 32) and Brownsboro Road (Exit 34) will be reduced to one lane. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. 

Wednesday, Aug. 28 

  • Beginning at 6 a.m., I-265 northbound traffic between Westport Road (Exit 32) and Brownsboro Road (Exit 34) will be shifted to the left side of the road. This will be a long-term shift. 
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., the ramp from I-265 South to I-64 West (Exit 25B) will be closed. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Thursday morning.  
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 southbound from Shelbyville Road to I-64 will be reduced to one lane. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Thursday morning.  
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound from I-71 to US 42, will be reduced to one lane. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Thursday. The same closure will be in place Thursday night.  

Thursday, Aug. 29 

  • Beginning at 6 a.m., the current split of traffic on I-265 South at Shelbyville Road will be eliminated. All lanes of traffic will now be on the right side of the permanent barrier wall. A right-side lane closure from the Shelbyville Road ramp onto I-265 southbound will stay in place. 
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound from I-71 to US 42, will be reduced to one lane. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Friday morning.  

Work may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen events. Drivers should use caution when traveling through active work zones.