Department of Highways, District 5
Interstate 265 Traffic Advisory

Press Release Date:  Tuesday, October 11, 2005  
Contact Information:  Krista Seymour
Public Informatio Officer
502-367-6411
 


Louisville, KY  (October 11, 2005) - The District 5 Department of Highways announces a temporary right lane closure on  southbound Interstate 265 in Louisville Metro, Tuesday night, October 11, 2005. The right lane of southbound
I-265 at mile point 34, the Brownsboro Rd / KY22 bridge, will be closed from 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, to 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, to allow for bridge deck repair.

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!

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.

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