Overview
- A five-mile stretch of I-65 through Louisville closed on June 1 for about two months so crews can work 24/7 to replace three aging overpass bridges and speed the overall program.
- Project leaders reported demolition is nearly finished and estimated roughly one more week of demolition work while crews remain on schedule for phased reopenings.
- Louisville Metro Police confirmed at least eight crashes involving large trucks at low-clearance 3rd Street overpasses by June 3 and reporters observed additional strikes through June 5.
- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet increased warning signage from 29 to more than 30 signs and is contacting trucking firms and using portable signs to keep semis on the signed I-264/I-64 detour instead of local streets.
- Residents report longer commutes and constant demolition noise, and officials say partial I-65 lanes could reopen by July 1 with fuller two-way service expected by Aug. 1 as corridor work continues into 2027.