Lane and ramp closures on I-71 and I-264 November 16-17
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Lane and ramp closures on I-71 and I-264 November 16-17
Louisville, KY (November 15, 2012) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office advises motorists of lane and ramp closures this weekend on Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) in Jefferson County. Contract crews are working on removing barrier wall, paving and guardrail installation as part of the project to construct acceleration and deceleration lanes at the I-71/I-264 interchange. Motorists should expect lengthy delays in the project area Friday evening and all day Saturday.
The exit ramp from southbound I-71 to westbound I-264 (Exit 5) will be closed from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16 until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17. The signed detour for this ramp closure is southbound I-71 to Zorn Avenue, access northbound I-71 and continue to I-264.
The exit ramp from westbound I-264 to US 42 (Exit 22) will be closed from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16th until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 17 as crews remove barrier wall and pave the ramp. The right lane of westbound I-264 will also be closed during this time between I-71 and US 42. The signed detour for the ramp closure is westbound I-264 to Westport Road, access eastbound I-264 and follow to US 42.
In addition, the left lanes of Interstate 71 will be closed in both directions between I-264 and the Lime Kiln Lane overpass (mile points 5.0 and 5.8) to allow for completion of shoulder work and guardrail installation. These lane closures are scheduled for Saturday, November 17 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
MAC Construction and Excavating was awarded the contract for this project in the amount of $3.9 million. The work is scheduled for completion by December 15, 2012.
The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511. for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at KYTCDistrict5.
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