Department of Highways, District 5
US 31E/Lou. Metro Traffic Advisory

Press Release Date:  Tuesday, September 20, 2005  
Contact Information:  Andrea Clifford
Krista Seymour
Public Information Officers
502.367.6411
 


Louisville, KY (September 20, 2005) - The District 5 Department of Highways office in Louisville announces temporary lane closures on Bardstown Road (US 31E) underneath the Gene Snyder Freeway (Interstate 265). The roadway will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Closing two lanes at a time may be necessary at some point for 10 – 15 minute intervals. These lane closures will allow for bridge and roadway cleaning.

In addition, temporary lane closures will occur underneath the Watterson Expressway (Interstate 264) at the following locations on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (midnight): Third Street, Southern Parkway, Taylor Boulevard.  These lane closures will allow for bridge and roadway cleaning.

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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