News Item #1666

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5:

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Overnight Alternating Lane Closures and Ramp Closures on I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, in Louisville
$1.9 million project to update interstate signs and improve route number consistency progressing

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight alternating lane closures and ramp closures on Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) beginning Monday, Nov. 2, in Louisville, as part of the $1.9 million project announced in August to establish consistent interstate route and exit numbering from Louisville into Southern Indiana .

Beginning at 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, through 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the I-265 West on-ramps from KY 61 (Preston Highway) will be closed. Additionally, overnight alternating lane closures will be in place during overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Wednesday, Nov. 4, on I-265 East and West (Gene Snyder Freeway) between mile markers 14 and 11 (between Smyrna Parkway and KY 61 (Preston Highway)).

Additional lane, shoulder, and ramp closures will be necessary to replace signage in project areas as work progresses. Details regarding upcoming traffic impacts will be shared when available. The project is expected to be completed by the Summer of 2027. Motorists should obey work zone traffic restrictions and plan ahead when traveling.

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 .