Department of Highways, District 5
Lou. Metro Interstate Traffic Advisory

Press Release Date:  Wednesday, November 09, 2005  
Contact Information:  Krista Seymour
Andrea Clifford
Public Information Officers
502-367-6411
 


Louisville, KY  (November 9, 2005) - The District 5 Department of Highways office in Louisville announces temporary lane closures on I-264 and an exit ramp closure on Interstate 265 in Louisville Metro on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. 

The right two lanes of eastbound I-264, the Watterson Expressway, will be closed between Poplar Level Road and Newburg Rd, mile points 13.5 to 14.6, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to allow for pavement repair.  In addition, the I-265 west exit ramp to I-65 south will be closed from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, to allow for pavement repair.

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. 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!

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.

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