LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Derby Week is in full swing across Louisville!
There are daily events at Churchill Downs to get the community ready for the Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 5, and the 149th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6.
Louisville Metro Police have released what roads will be closed around the racetrack for those weekend events, including Oaks and Derby.
Here's what you need to know:
Wednesday, May 3 through Saturday, May 6
Road closed and no stopping anytime.
- 4th St. from Heywood Ave to Oakdale Ave
- Oakdale Ave from 4th St. to alley at Churchill Downs Backside Gate
Restricted traffic and no stopping anytime from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 through Saturday, May 6.
- Central Ave from Taylor Blvd to Floyd St -- Permitted Vehicles Only
- 9th St. from Central Ave to Heywood Ave
- North Alley of Central Ave from Taylor Blvd to Rodman St.
- Burton Ave from Taylor Blvd to Rodman St.
- Lillian Ave from Taylor Blvd to Rodman St.
- Rodman St. from Central Ave to Lillian Ave
- 6th St. from Central Ave to Heywood Ave
- 5th St. from Central Ave to Heywood Ave
- 4th St. from Central Ave to Heywood Ave
- 3rd St. from Central Ave to Brook St.
- 3rd St. from Central Ave to Central Station -- Permitted Vehicles Only
- Oakdale Ave from 3rd St./Southern Pkwy to alley at Churchill Downs Backside Gate
- West Alley south of Brown Lot from 3rd St./Southern Pkwy to 4th St.
- 4th St. from West Alley to Longfield
- Longfield Ave from Taylor Blvd to 4th St.
- Queen Ave from Taylor Blvd to Warren Ave
- Thornberry from Taylor Blvd to Warren Ave
- Homeview Dr from Taylor Blvd to Churchill Downs entrance
- Racine Dr from Taylor Blvd to Churchill Downs entrance
- Wizard Ave from Longfield to Queen Ave
- Warren Ave from Thornberry to Homeview
No stopping anytime from Wednesday, May 3 through Saturday, May 6.
- Winkler Ave from Algonquin to 3rd St.
- 3rd St. from Brook St. to Cardinal Blvd
- 3rd St. from Central Station to Southern Heights
- Southern Pkwy from 3rd St. to Southern Heights
- Winn Ave from 4th St. to Southern Pkwy
- 5th St. from Longfield Ave to Florence Ave
- 5th St. from Longfield Ave to Lansing Ave
- Kenton Ave from 5th St. to Southern Pkwy
- Evelyn Ave from 5th St. to Southern Pkwy
- Fairmont Ave from 5th St. to Southern Pkwy
- Whitney Ave from 5th St. to Southern Pkwy
- Lansing Ave from 5th St. to Southern Pkwy
- Taylor Blvd from Ashland Ave to Algonquin
- Arcade Ave from Taylor Blvd to 7th St.
- Dearcy Ave from Longfield Ave to Queen Ave
- Bohannon Ave from Racine Dr to Queen Ave
- Homeview Dr from Taylor Blvd to Churchill Down entrance
Interstate ramp closures
The following will be closed from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4; from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, May 5; and from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, May 6.
- I-264 WEST Exit Ramp at 3rd St/Southern Pkwy
- I-264 EAST Exit Ramp at Southern Pkwy
- I-264 WEST Exit Ramp at Taylor Blvd
- I-264 EAST Exit Ramp at Taylor Blvd
- I-65 SOUTH Exit Ramp at Crittenden Drive
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