I-Move Week Ahead: Lane and Ramp Closures on I-71, I-64 and I-265 Starting Tonight

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Lane and ramp closures will be in place on I-71, I-64 and I-265 starting tonight, Wednesday, September 4. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project.  

Wed., Sept. 4 

  • Starting Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., blasting will resume on I-71 northbound just past Exit 14. This daily occurrence is expected to last for the next two weeks. 
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound will be reduced to one lane from I-71 to KY 42. Crews will be performing pavement installation. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Thursday morning.  
  • At 8 p.m., I-265 southbound from Shelbyville Road to I-64 will be reduced to one lane for overhead sign work. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Thursday.  

Thurs., Sept. 5 

  • Beginning at 7 p.m., I-265 northbound at I-71 will be reduced to one lane for pavement work. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Friday morning.  
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound at I-71 will be reduced to one lane. Crews will be performing shoulder work. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Friday morning.  

Fri., Sept. 6 

  • Starting at 8 p.m., the ramp from I-64 eastbound to I-265 northbound will be closed. This closure will be in place as crews prepare the final surface. This closure will be in place until Saturday at midnight. 
  • At 8 p.m., the ramp from I-64 eastbound to I-265 southbound will be closed. This closure will be in place as crews prepare the final surface. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning.  
  • The detour for both of these closures will be to take I-264 (Watterson Expressway) eastbound to I-71 northbound to I-265.  
  • For local access, take Blankenbaker Parkway to Shelbyville Road for I-265 northbound access or Blankenbaker Parkway to Taylorsville Road for I-265 southbound access.  
  • Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 southbound at I-64 will be reduced to one lane for final surface work in the area. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday morning.  

Sat., Sept. 7 

  • Beginning at 8 a.m., I-265 northbound at I-71 will be reduced to one lane. Crews will be performing concrete pavement work. This closure will be in place until 6 p.m. on Saturday.  

Sun., Sept 8 

  • Beginning at 7 a.m., I-265 southbound from Brownsboro Road (Exit 34) to Westport Road (Exit 32) will be reduced to one lane. This work is being performed for removal of temporary barrier wall. This closure will be in place until 6 p.m. on Sunday.  

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