Department of Highways, District 5
Traffic Advisory for I-265, US 31 E in Spencer Co. and KY 480 in Bullitt Co.

Louisville, KY (January 3, 2006) - The District 5 Department of Highways office in Louisville announces  temporary lane closures  in Jefferson, Spencer and Bullitt Counties Tuesday, January 3, 2005.  These lane closures will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and allow for guardrail repair.

·        Jefferson Co., I-265 north, Gene Snyder Freeway at Beulah Church Road, mile point 15.1, right lane

·        Spencer Co., US 31 E,  between Deerwood Dr. and Max Rouse Rd,  mile points 1 and 2, right and left lanes

·        Bullitt Co.,  KY 480 at mile point 1.2 east of KY 6318, right lane

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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