Commuter Alert: Overnight Closures on I-64 East and 2 P.M. Blasting on the Watterson for March 4

Morning Commute Overview for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Louisville commuters should prepare for a mix of ongoing construction projects and specific timed alerts across the Metro area today. While most major arteries are moving at typical speeds this morning, several significant lane restrictions and total closures on secondary roads will require extra travel time, particularly in the East End. Motorists are advised to remain alert for pothole patching crews, which have been deployed district-wide following recent winter weather events.

Major Interstate and Expressway Alerts

The most significant impact to interstate travel today involves the I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and I-64 corridors. Commuters should keep the following schedules in mind:

• I-264 (Watterson Expressway): As part of the ongoing improvement project at the U.S. 42 interchange, blasting operations are scheduled for today at approximately 2:00 p.m. Expect intermittent roadblocks and brief delays in both directions between Westport Road and I-71. Traffic in this area remains shifted to the outside shoulders.
• I-64 East: Alternating overnight lane closures are planned from mile marker 53 (near U.S. 127) to mile marker 58 (near U.S. 60). These closures will begin at 7:00 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, March 4, and last until 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
• I-71 Overpass: Mockingbird Valley Road and Edith Road remain closed between River Road and Mellwood Avenue for bridge deck reconstruction. These closures are expected to remain in place through July.

Surface Street Lane Restrictions and Widening Projects

Several major surface streets are seeing increased activity today as new phases of widening projects begin. Key areas of concern include:

• U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road): Eastbound traffic is reduced to a single lane west of Rudy Lane, and westbound traffic is reduced to one lane at Northfield Drive. These restrictions are part of the bridge reconstruction over I-264.
• U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road): Expect daily lane closures as work begins this week on the widening project between Eastwood Cutoff Road and Rockcrest Way. Construction activities are primarily scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
• Rudy Lane: A total closure remains in effect between Brownsboro Road and Merrifield Road for water main relocation. Local detours are posted.
• Aiken Road: Intermittent lane closures with flagging are scheduled today between 13113 Aiken Road and Avoca Road from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for drainage work.

Public Transit (TARC) Status

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) reports that all bus services are currently operating on regular schedules. While a new fare structure was approved last month, there are no major route changes scheduled for today. Riders are encouraged to use the real-time trip planner as construction on Brownsboro Road and Chenoweth Lane may cause minor delays for routes serving the East End and St. Matthews areas.