I-Move Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on I-71 South Starting Today

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UPDATE: TODAY’S LANE CLOSURE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. THE WORK WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.  

A lane closure on I-71 southbound will be in place starting today, Tuesday, Dec. 10. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project. 

Beginning this morning at 9 a.m., I-71 southbound underneath the I-265 bridge will be reduced to one lane. This lane closure will be in place until 3 p.m. Work is being performed to fix a pothole in the right lane.  

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

I-Move Kentucky Project Now Substantially Complete

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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.

I-Move Traffic Alert: One Night Ramp Closures on I-265, I-71 and I-64

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Ramp closures on I-265, I-71 and I-64 will be in place starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 26. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project. 

Tuesday, Nov. 26 

Beginning tomorrow at 8 p.m., the ramp from I-265 southbound to I-64 westbound will be reduced to one lane. This is being performed for the installation of an overhead sign. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Wednesday.  

Several ramps at the I-265/I-71 interchange will be closed starting Tuesday at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday. This includes the following ramp locations: 

  • I-71 southbound to I-265 southbound (Exit 9A) 
  • I-265 southbound to I-71 northbound (Exit 35A)  
  • I-71 northbound to I-265 northbound (Exit 9B) 
  • I-265 northbound to I-71 southbound (Exit 35B)  

Only one ramp will be closed at any single time to perform the work needed at each ramp.  These closures are being performed to repair guardrail at each of these ramps. 

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

I-Move Traffic Alert: Lane and Ramp Closures on I-71 and I-265 Starting Tomorrow  

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Lane and ramp closures will be in place on I-71 and I-265 starting tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 13. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project.

Friday, Sept. 13 

Beginning at 8 p.m., the ramp from KY 329 to I-71 southbound will be closed. Crews will be performing pavement work on the ramp. This closure is in place until Monday morning at 6 a.m.

Also, at 8 p.m., I-71 southbound will be reduced to one lane from KY 329 (Mile Marker 15) to just past Moser Farm Road Bridge (Mile Marker 11).

Monday, Sept. 16 

Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, I-265 southbound and I-265 northbound will be reduced to one lane in various locations throughout the corridor from Shelbyville Road to Brownsboro Road. These lane reductions will be in place for pavement marker installation.

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

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

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*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. 

I-Move Traffic Alert: Weekend Ramp Closures and Lane Reductions Starting Tonight

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Multiple ramp closures and lane reductions are scheduled to take place this weekend along I-64, I-265 and I-71 as part of the I-Move Kentucky project. Traffic changes are expected to begin on Friday, August 9 at 8 p.m.

Starting Friday, August 9:

  • The ramp from I-64 WB to I-265 SB will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, August 9 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, August 11. All traffic will detour at the Blankenbaker Parkway exit.
  • The ramp from I-265 SB to I-64 EB will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, August 9 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, August 11. All traffic taking the right I-265 lane and Shelbyville Road on-ramp traffic will take the I-64 WB ramp and detour at the Blankenbaker Parkway exit.

 

Starting Saturday, August 10:

  • I-71 NB will be reduced to one lane at the KY 329 bridge from 4 a.m. on Saturday, August 10 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 11.
  • I-71 SB will be reduced to one lane from Moser Farm Road to the I-265 bridge from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 10.

 

Starting Sunday, August 11

  • The KY 329 ramp to I-71 NB will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 11.

 

Starting Tuesday, August 13:

  • I-64 EB and WB lanes at the I-265 interchange will undergo daily 15-minute rolling closures around 2 p.m. These closures are necessary for blasting operations in the interchange area and will remain in place until further notice.

I-Move Week Ahead: Lane Closures on Gene Snyder Start Next Week

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Lane closures will be in place on Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) and Interstate 71 starting on Tuesday, May 28. Additional closures are planned throughout next week as part of the I-Move Kentucky project.  

Tuesday, May 28  

Beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, I-265 northbound from I-64 to Shelbyville Road (Exit 27) will be reduced to one lane. The left lane of I-265 southbound will be closed entirely during the closure. These closures will be in place until 6 a.m. Wednesday to allow crews to install an overhead sign truss.  

Also, beginning Tuesday at 8 p.m., I-265 northbound from Brownsboro Road (Exit 34) to one mile past the I-71 interchange will be reduced to one lane. This work will shift lanes to the right. The closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Wednesday.  

The same closure will be in place 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.  

 

Thursday, May 30 

Beginning 8 p.m. Thursday, I-265 southbound from Westport Road (Exit 32) to LaGrange Road (Exit 30) will be reduced to one lane for temporary barrier wall removal. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Friday.  

Additionally, starting 8 p.m. Thursday, I-265 northbound from Brownsboro Road (Exit 34) to one mile past the I-71 interchange will be reduced to one lane for the installation of temporary barrier wall. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Friday.  

 

Friday, May 31 

Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, I-265 northbound will be reduced to one lane on the I-265 northbound bridge over all lanes of I-71. Crews will be performing bridge maintenance work. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. Monday, June 3.  

Work may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen events. 

Drivers should use caution when traveling through active work zones. Signage will be in place to alert drivers of active construction zones and closures. 

I-Move Traffic Alert Update: Overnight Closures on I-71 Moved to Tonight

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This week’s proposed closure schedule for the I-Move Kentucky project has been adjusted, with closures on Interstate 71 now scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Tonight’s overnight lane closure on I-265 has been rescheduled for tomorrow night.

The updated schedule is below. Work may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen events.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, the contractor will be shifting traffic to the two inside lanes on I-71 South between KY 329 (Exit 14) and Moser Farm Road near mile marker 12. I-71 South in this area will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday to allow the shift.

Also beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, the ramp from KY 329 to I-71 South (Exit 14) will be closed for realignment of striping. The closure will last until 6 a.m. Thursday.

Thursday, Dec. 7

Beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, the contractor will be shifting traffic to the two inside lanes on I-265 North between La Grange Road and Westport Road. I-265 North in this area will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday to allow the shift.

Motorists should be cautious when traveling through active work zones. Signage will be in place to alert drivers of construction zones.

I-Move Traffic Alert: Closures on I-71 and at the I-265/I-71 Interchange Start Tonight

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Work on the I-Move Kentucky project will require overnight lane and ramp closures at the Interstate 265/I-71 interchange starting tonight, Thursday, May 18.

Crews spent the last two nights placing pavement markers on I-265 North and South between I-64 and La Grange Road. That work has been completed early, allowing crews to begin work on I-71 and at the I-265/I-71 interchange.

Thursday Night

Tonight, beginning at 8 p.m., I-71 North will be reduced to one lane from the I-265/I-71 interchange to Chamberlain Lane near mile marker 10. The closure will last until 6 a.m. Friday.

Short-term ramp closures will also occur during this time on the following ramps:

  • I-265 South to I-71 North
  • I-71 North to I-265 North
  • I-265 North to I-71 North

Friday Night

Beginning at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 19, I-71 South will be reduced to one lane from Chamberlain Lane near mile marker 10 to Springdale Road near mile marker 9. The closure will last until 6 a.m. Saturday.

Short-term ramp closures will also occur during this time on the following ramps:

  • I-71 South to I-265 South
  • I-265 North to I-71 South
  • I-265 South to I-71 South

The collector-distributor (C-D) lane on I-71 South will also have short-term closures during this time.

Work schedules may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen events.

Drivers should use caution when traveling through active work zones. Signage will be in place to alert drivers of active construction zones and closures.

I-Move Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on Gene Snyder Tonight; Ramp Closures at the I-265/I-71 Interchange Saturday

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Update: This post has been updated to reflect that the I-265 North lane closure will start tonight.

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Work in the I-Move Kentucky project area will require a lane closure on Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) starting Friday, Oct. 28. Ramp closures at the I-71/I-265 interchange are planned for Saturday, Oct. 29.

Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, I-265 North will be reduced to one lane between I-64 (Exit 25) and Shelbyville Road (Exit 27) to allow the contractor to pave the right lane. Access to Shelbyville Road and the I-64 West to I-265 North ramp will remain open during this time. The closure will last until 8 p.m. Saturday.

From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, the collector-distributor (C-D) lane on I-71 South will be closed for final striping. The ramps from I-71 South to I-265 South and I-265 North to I-71 South will also be closed.

Map showing ramp closures on I-71 South

Work schedules may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen events.

Drivers should use caution when traveling through active work zones. Signage will be in place to alert drivers of active construction zones and closures.