Department of Highways, District 5
Kennedy Bridge Interstate 65 Traffic Advisory

October 12, 2005 - The District 5 Department of Highways office in Louisville announces a temporary right lane closure on northbound Interstate 65  on the John F. Kennedy Bridge over the Ohio River in Metro Louisville, Friday, October 14  through Saturday, October 15, 2005.  This temporary right lane closure, between mile points 136 and 137, will occur between 8:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and is part of the bridge painting project.  Speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH with double work zone fines.

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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