LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One direction of the Sherman Minton Bridge will be closed to drivers for one weekend in July.
The westbound lanes of the bridge on I-64, from Kentucky to Indiana, will experience a three-day closure starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 19 until 6 a.m. on Monday, July 21.
According to a Sherman Minton Renewal news release, the closure will allow crews to place permanent striping, perform hanger cable tensioning and install overhead signs.
If the closure is delayed for any reason, including inclement weather, the backup date for the closure is tentatively set for the following weekend. The Sherman Minton Renewal team is expected to release more information if there are any delays.
During the westbound I-64 closure, the I-64 westbound exit ramp to Spring Street will be closed along with the I-264 westbound to I-64 westbound ramp.
While the westbound directional closure is in place, the suggested alternate route will be I-65 and I-265. Regional traffic signs and variable message boards will be posted in the project area well in advance, notifying motorists of the closures and alternate route.
Through traffic that bypasses I-65 will not be able to cross the Sherman Minton bridge. This traffic will be required to exit to I-264 and then Bank Street. Detour/Alternate Route signage will be in place directing traffic back to I-64 eastbound, then continue to I-65 and the designated alternate route.
The following video is from a previous sudden closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge approximately three months ago:
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