Sunday Roadwork Update: I-65 Ramp Closures and Key Local Detours in Louisville

Louisville Sunday Commute: Construction Ramps Up Ahead of Summer Closures

As we move into Sunday, March 8, 2026, motorists in the Louisville area should prepare for a landscape of active construction and preliminary roadwork. While typical Sunday traffic remains light, several high-profile infrastructure projects are currently in critical phases that will impact both interstate transitions and local arterial travel throughout the day.

Major Interstate Impact: I-65 and I-264 Preliminary Work

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is continuing essential preparation for the I-65 Central Corridor Project. Crews are focused on widening and restriping ramps at the I-65 and I-264 (Watterson Expressway) interchange. These upgrades are designed to increase capacity ahead of the major interstate shutdown scheduled for this coming summer. Drivers should remain alert for shifting lane patterns and narrowed shoulders on the I-264 East off-ramp to I-65 South. Additionally, U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) remains reduced to a single through lane west of Rudy Lane as bridge reconstruction continues over the Watterson Expressway. While daily blasting operations on the I-264/I-71 interchange are typically paused on Sundays, the existing lane restrictions remain in effect to ensure site safety.

Local Road Alerts and Significant Detours

Several long-term local projects will cause significant disruptions for those traveling through Jefferson and surrounding counties today:

• KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road): This route remains completely closed at the bridge over Floyds Fork for a total superstructure replacement. Westbound traffic is being detoured via KY 61 (Preston Highway) south toward Shepherdsville.
• Rudy Lane: A full closure is in place between Brownsboro Road and Merrifield Road for a water main relocation project. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow extra time for local navigation.
• Mockingbird Valley Road & Edith Road: Both roads are closed to through traffic between River Road and Mellwood Avenue for bridge deck reconstruction on the I-71 overpass.
• KY 1819 (Billtown Road): Ongoing reconstruction continues between Colonnades Place and Easum Road. While major lane closures are scheduled for weekdays, existing signal optimizations and narrowed lanes may still cause minor delays for Sunday travelers.
• Goss Avenue: Expect lane and sidewalk closures between Goss Avenue and East Gray Street as work continues on the one-way to two-way roadway conversion.

Public Transit and TARC Updates

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) reports that fixed-route service is running on its standard Sunday schedule. Although TARC is preparing for a massive network overhaul, including a new route-numbering system and timed-transfer hubs, these changes are not scheduled to take effect until August 2026. For today, riders should simply account for potential delays near the I-65 corridor and Rudy Lane construction zones. Always check your specific route for local detours that may have resulted from overnight utility work or roadway repairs.