News Item #1647

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5:

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Ramp Closure on I-64 East Beginning Friday, Oct. 23, in Shelby County
Contract crews to open newly reconstructed ramp

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an upcoming overnight ramp closure on Interstate 64 East beginning Friday, Oct. 23, as part of the $118 million widening and improvement project of I-64 in Shelby County .

The existing eastbound off-ramp at Exit 35 (KY 53 – Mt. Eden Road) will be closed from 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, to 5 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. The ramp closure is necessary for contract crews to install pavement tie-ins to open a newly reconstructed ramp.

Motorists can use detours at either Exit 32 (KY 55 – Taylorsville Road) to go around to KY 53 (Mount Eden Road) or Exit 43 (KY 395 – Waddy) to connect to U.S. 60 (Frankfort Road) and go back to KY 53 (Mount Eden Road).

Motorists should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

All work being performed is part of the $118 million I-64 widening and improvement project in Shelby County, which began in February 2025. The project will increase capacity, upgrade a key interchange, and modernize bridges, ensuring a more efficient and reliable transportation network for motorists.

The interstate project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027. More details, including project timelines  and traffic impacts , will be shared online as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for email alerts  regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov . Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook  and X .