Commuter Alert: West Oak Street Closure and I-71 Widening Impacting Tuesday Traffic

Morning Traffic Overview

Louisville commuters should prepare for several active roadworks projects and local street closures this Tuesday, February 10, 2026. While the morning rush began with clear skies, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Louisville Metro Public Works have several major projects underway that may impact your travel times throughout the day.

Major Interstate Roadworks

• I-71 Widening Project: Work continues on the $50 million widening project between the I-65 interchange (Spaghetti Junction) and Zorn Avenue. Expect potential daytime lane closures and shifts between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. as crews work to add a third lane in each direction. Nightly closures are also possible starting at 7:00 p.m.
• I-64 Bridge Replacement: Maintenance and final items for the bridge replacement project near Cannons Lane (Exit 10) and the Watterson Expressway (I-264) may cause intermittent lane closures. Traffic is in its final configuration, but crews remain on-site for finishing work.
• I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway): A left lane closure is in effect on KY 841 North between mile points 35.0 and 37.7, specifically affecting traffic moving through the East End Tunnel due to traffic camera maintenance.

Local Street Closures and Detours

• West Oak Street: Today is the final scheduled day for the full closure of West Oak Street between 7th Street and 9th Street. The closure is necessary for roadway excavation and paving. Small vehicles should use Broadway or Breckinridge Street as detours, as through-traffic is currently prohibited.
• Blevins Gap Road: A significant portion of Blevins Gap Road near Saw Mill Road remains closed for a culvert replacement project. This closure is expected to last several more weeks. Motorists are being detoured to the Gene Snyder Freeway via Dixie Highway or Stonestreet Road.
• Chenoweth Lane (KY 1932): Expect delays and alternating lane closures on Chenoweth Lane between Shelbyville Road and Brownsboro Road. Crews are performing roadway modifications and drainage enhancements.

TARC and Public Transit

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) reports that all routes are currently operating on regular schedules. While winter weather detours from earlier in the month have been lifted, riders should stay alert for minor delays on routes passing through the West Oak and Chenoweth Lane construction zones. TARC is also continuing its public evaluation process for the 'New TARC Network' and proposed fare changes, though no service changes will take effect until later this year.

Weather Advisory for the Evening Commute

While the morning commute is expected to remain dry, weather forecasts indicate a transition to cloudy skies with rain chances increasing late this afternoon. Wet pavement during the evening rush hour could lead to typical congestion on I-65 and the Watterson Expressway. Please allow extra following distance and reduce speeds as showers move into the metro area.