Department of Highways, District 5
Temporary ramp closures on I-265 and I-64 in Jefferson County

Press Release Date:  Wednesday, July 20, 2011  
Contact Information:  Contact: Andrea Clifford
Public Information Officer
(502) 210-5403 - office
(502) 262-0777 – cell
 


Louisville, KY (July 20, 2011) - The Department of Highways District 5 Office announces temporary ramp closures on Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) and Interstate 64 as part of the pavement repairs on I-265 and interchange improvements at US 60.  The ramps listed below will be closed from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25th. 

• Exit ramp from southbound Interstate 265 to eastbound Interstate 64 (Exit 25A)
• Exit ramp from westbound Interstate 64 to southbound Interstate 265 (Exit 19A)

For motorists exiting from southbound I-265 to eastbound I-64, follow the signed detour via southbound I-265 to KY 155 (Taylorsville Road), access northbound I-265 and follow to eastbound I-64.

For motorists exiting from westbound I-64 to southbound I-265, follow the signed detour via westbound I-64 to Blankenbaker Parkway (Exit 17), access eastbound I-64 and follow to southbound I-265.

Vehicles with loads greater than 11 feet in width will not be permitted on southbound I-265 between US 60 and I-64 from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25th.   A wide load detour will be signed for this interchange.


The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.

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