Department of Highways, District 5
Temporary lane closures on I-265 and KY 1447

Press Release Date:  Tuesday, March 28, 2006  
Contact Information:  Kevin Gunn
Public Information Officer
502-367-6411
 


Louisville, KY  (March 28, 2006) - The District 5 Department of Highways office in Louisville announces a temporary lane closures at the following locations from 6:30 pm to 12:00 am to allow for pothole patching:

 

Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder) northbound and southbound between US 60 (Shelbyville Rd.) (26.79 milepoint) & KY 155 (Taylorsville Rd.) (23.10 milepoint). Both lanes in each direction will be affected.

KY 1447 (Westport Rd.) eastbound and westbound from KY 1932 (Chenoweth Lane) (0 milepoint) to KY 146 (LaGrange Road) (9.24 milepoint). Both lanes in each direction will be affected.

Motorists are urged to be cautious and reduce speed.  Stay alert and minimize distractions, and keep a safe distance between your vehicle, the car ahead, and the workers and their equipment.  This is a reminder we must all help reduce the number of highway work zone accidents and fatalities.  Slow Down to Get There! Buckle Up and DRIVE SMART!

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. To report a pot hole or any other problem on a state maintained highway, call the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet toll-free at 1-800 PATCH IT, or 1-800-728-2448. Log on to www.transportation.ky.gov/d5 for the latest in construction and maintenance activities in our area. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.