Department of Highways, District 5
Interstate 65 Traffic Advisory

Louisville, KY (September 26, 2005) - The District 5 Department of Highways office in Louisville announces  temporary lane closures on southbound Interstate 65 in Bullitt County.  The right two lanes between mile points 117 and 116 (half a mile before the KY 44 interchange to the Salt River Bridge) will be temporarily closed between 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. midnight, Tuesday, September 27, 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.  Stay alert and minimize distractions, and keep a safe distance between your vehicle, the car ahead, and the construction 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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