Overnight lane restrictions set for I-65 Lincoln Bridge, with Court Avenue ramp closure Tuesday

What drivers should expect

Overnight lane restrictions are scheduled to begin Tuesday on the I-65 Lincoln Bridge in downtown Louisville as crews perform routine maintenance on tolling equipment. The work is planned during overnight hours to limit disruption during peak travel times, but drivers should still anticipate slower traffic and changing lane patterns near the work zone.

The restrictions are expected to run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. During that window, northbound I-65 on the Lincoln Bridge is expected to be reduced by closing two outside lanes and the shoulder. In addition, the Court Avenue exit ramp in Jeffersonville (Exit 0 from northbound I-65) is scheduled to be closed for the same period.

Planned closures

• When: Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning (8 p.m. to 5 a.m.).

• Where: Northbound I-65 on the Lincoln Bridge (two outside lanes and shoulder restricted).

• Ramp impact: Court Avenue exit ramp in Jeffersonville (Exit 0 from northbound I-65) scheduled to close overnight.

• Purpose: Maintenance work on tolling equipment.

Why this work affects travel

The Lincoln Bridge is part of the tolled river crossings connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana. Maintenance activities tied to tolling systems can require crews to access equipment positioned near travel lanes, resulting in temporary nighttime lane restrictions and, at times, associated ramp closures to protect workers and drivers.

Drivers should be prepared for reduced capacity on northbound I-65 overnight and plan for alternate exits if they typically use the Court Avenue ramp.

What could change

As with many short-duration road operations, the start time and duration may shift due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Motorists traveling through the downtown river crossing overnight are advised to watch for posted signage, follow traffic control directions, and slow down in the work area.

For commuters heading into Southern Indiana late Tuesday or early Wednesday, the closure of Exit 0 means drivers may need to use the next available interchange and backtrack along surface streets, depending on their destination in Jeffersonville.