LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Heads up, Louisville drivers!
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says part of an interstate in the city is scheduled to close for a few days.
In a press release, KYTC said I-71 South between the Watterson Expressway and Gene Snyder Freeway will be closed for ten days starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 through Monday, Sept. 26 at 7 a.m.
The ramps to I-71 South and I-265 interchange will also be closed.
According to KYTC, the lanes will be closed as part of a $7.6 million asphalt resurfacing project. Crews will work to complete more extensive repairs to the base of the southbound lanes between I-264 and I-265.
KYTC suggests drivers use the following alternative routes:
- Take the Gene Snyder (I-265 South) down to I-64 West (then head into downtown).
- Take the Gene Snyder (I- 265 South) down to I-64 West, then continue to the Watterson Expressway (I-264 East) and hop onto I-71.
- Take the Gene Snyder (I-265 North) to Highway 42, then continue to the Watterson Expressway (I-264 East) and hop onto I-71.
- For some drivers, the best route will be to use Brownsboro Road to get on Highway 42, then continue to the Watterson Expressway (I-264 East), then hop onto I-71.
- For some drivers, the best route will be to use Westport Road to get on the Watterson Expressway, then hop onto I-71.
The transportation cabinet says motorists should heed signage, use caution and expect delays while traveling through the work zones.
The entire project is expected to be completed this fall, except for some work on the interstate bridges within the project.
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