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New interstate lanes and ramps open during daytime hours for safer, smoother travel

Gov. Andy Beshear announced today the substantial completion of critical ramp and interstate improvements as part of the transformative I-Move Kentucky project in Jefferson County. As one of the state’s largest and most ambitious highway improvement initiatives covering more than 20 miles, I-Move marks a significant step forward in enhancing safety, reducing congestion and improving traffic flow along three of Louisville’s busiest interstate corridors.

“Our goal is to ensure every Kentucky family is driving on safe and efficient roads on their commutes to work, school or the grocery store,” said Gov. Beshear. “With this milestone project, we’re not just improving traffic flow today – we’re laying the foundation for economic growth and opportunity in our New Kentucky Home for years to come.”

Launched in Spring 2020, the I-Move Kentucky project consolidated four high-priority infrastructure upgrades into a unified effort. Key highlights of the project include:

• Widening Interstate Highway 71 from four to six lanes – three lanes each direction – between the Gene Snyder Freeway and Kentucky Highway 329 (Crestwood/Pewee Valley).
• Expanding the Gene Snyder Freeway from four to six lanes – three lanes each direction – between Kentucky Highway 155 (Taylorsville Road) and I-71.
• Reconfiguring the I-64/I-265 interchange with new flyover ramps to improve traffic flow.

This week, the last barrels were moved to open all additional lanes and ramps during daytime hours for safer, smoother travel for daily commuters and visitors. Additionally, these improvements will support and strengthen the region’s economy and lay groundwork for continued growth.

“This project demonstrates our commitment to building better highways that support the needs of Kentuckians now and in the future,” said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray. “By addressing congestion and improving connectivity across some of our busiest interstate corridors, we’re making travel safer and more efficient for Kentucky families and businesses alike.”

While the bulk of the I-Move construction is now complete, sound wall installations and additional finishing touches such as overhead signs, pavement markers and concrete repairs remain under way.

These upgrades further enhance the project’s long-term impact, supporting regional economic development and improving quality of life for Kentuckians. This work will take place on nights and weekends, and there could be lane closures during this time.

On Tuesday, overhead sign installation will require temporary overnight lane and ramp closures on I-265 at I-64 and at the I-265/I-71 interchange. From 8 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday, the ramp from I-265 southbound to I-64 westbound will be reduced to one lane. Ramps at the I-265/I-71 interchange will also be closed one at a time starting Tuesday at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

For more information on the I-Move Kentucky project, including updates and on remaining work and the long-term benefits of the project, visit https://i-moveky.com.

Lane and ramp closures on I-265, I-71, and I-64 will be in place starting tonight, Monday, Sept. 30. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project. 

Monday, Sept. 30 

• Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound will be reduced to one lane at I-71 for bridge maintenance work. This closure will be in place until Tuesday at 6 a.m. The same closure will be in place nightly starting Monday, Sept. 30 through Thursday, Oct. 3. 

• At 8 p.m., I-265 southbound from Brownsboro Road to I-64 will be reduced to one lane for roadside maintenance work. This closure will be in place until Tuesday at 6 a.m.  

Tuesday, Oct. 1 

• Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound from Brownsboro Road to I-64 will be reduced to one lane for roadside maintenance work. This closure will be in place until Wednesday at 6 a.m. 

Wednesday, Oct. 2 

• Beginning at 8 p.m., the I-265 northbound to I-71 southbound (Exit 35B) ramp will be closed for bridge maintenance work. This closure will be in place until Thursday at 6 a.m.  

• At 8 p.m., I-265 southbound from Brownsboro Road to I-64 will be reduced to one lane for roadside maintenance work. This closure will be in place until Thursday at 6 a.m. 

• At 8 p.m., the beginning of the ramp from I-64 eastbound to I-265 southbound and I-265 northbound will be reduced to one lane for roadside sign installation work. This closure will be in place until Thursday at 6 a.m.  

Thursday, Oct. 3 

• Beginning at 8 p.m., the I-265 northbound to I-71 southbound ramp (Exit 35B) will be closed for bridge maintenance work. This closure will be in place until Friday at 6 a.m. 

Friday, Oct. 4 

• Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound will be reduced to one lane south of I-64 to Shelbyville Road for permanent barrier wall installation work. This closure will be in place until Monday morning at 6 a.m.  

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

Multiple lane and ramp closures will be in place on I-64 and I-265 starting tonight, Friday, Sept. 20. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project.  

Friday, Sept. 20 

• Beginning at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound from Pope Lick Road (Mile Marker 24.8) to just past the I-64 bridge (Mile Marker 25.8) will be reduced to one lane for final surfacing work. This closure will be in place until Monday morning at 6 a.m. 

• At 8 p.m., the I-265 northbound ramp to I-64 eastbound will be closed for final surfacing work. This closure will be in place until Saturday at midnight. 

The detour will be to take I-265 northbound to Shelbyville Road (Exit 27) or Old Henry Road (Exit 29) and then take either the I-265 southbound or I-64 eastbound ramp.  

• At 8 p.m., the I-265 northbound ramp to I-64 westbound will be closed for final surfacing work. This closure is in place until Saturday at midnight. 

The detour will be to take I-265 northbound to Shelbyville Road (Exit 27) or Old Henry Road (Exit 29) and then take I-265 southbound to the I-64 westbound ramp.  

• At 8 p.m., the I-64 westbound ramp to I-265 northbound will be closed for final surfacing work. This closure is in place until Monday morning at 6 a.m. 

The detour will be to take I-64 westbound to Blankenbaker Parkway and then take I-64 eastbound to the I-265 southbound ramp to Taylorsville Road (Exit 23), then take the I-265 northbound ramp.  

• At 8 p.m., the I-64 eastbound to I-265 northbound ramp will be closed for final surfacing work. This closure will be in place until Saturday at midnight. 

The detour will be to take the I-64 eastbound ramp to I-265 southbound to the Taylorsville Road exit (Exit 23), then take the ramp to I-265 northbound.  

 

Monday, Sept. 23 

• Beginning at 7 p.m., the I-64 westbound to I-265 southbound ramp will be closed for added surface paving treatment. This closure will be in place until Tuesday at 6 a.m.  

• Various locations along I-265 northbound and I-265 southbound from I-64 to Brownsboro Road will experience lane reductions starting Monday, Sept. 23 through Friday, Sept. 27 from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. each morning for striping and pavement marker installation.  

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

*Additional closure in bold 

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.