Weekend Delays Expected on U.S. 42 and Blevins Gap Road

Traffic and Commute Overview for Saturday, January 31, 2026

Louisville motorists should prepare for a mix of major infrastructure projects and local road closures this Saturday. While the winter weather alerts from earlier in the week have largely been cleared, several long-term construction projects are entering critical phases, particularly in the eastern and southwestern corridors of the city. Drivers are advised to plan for extra travel time and use navigation apps to monitor real-time shifts in traffic flow.

Major Interchange and Bridge Work

The I-264 and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) improvement project remains the most significant point of congestion for weekend travelers. Phase 1 of this $130 million reconstruction is currently wrapping up, which involves the demolition of portions of the U.S. 42 bridge over the Watterson Expressway. Motorists should expect the following:

• Traffic on the U.S. 42 bridge is currently shifted to the south side to allow for ongoing demolition and reconstruction activities.
• Eastbound U.S. 42 is reduced to a single lane through the Rudy Lane intersection.
• The I-264 on-ramps from U.S. 42 have been narrowed to a single lane, which may lead to significant queuing during peak midday shopping hours.
• Signage at the Southbound Rudy Lane intersection indicates new lane configurations, and drivers are urged to pay close attention to temporary striping.

Full Road Closures and Detours

In the southwest, Blevins Gap Road remains completely closed to through traffic near Saw Mill Road. This closure, which began earlier this month, is necessary for a total culvert replacement to improve area drainage. The roadway is expected to remain blocked through late March. A signed detour is in place, directing traffic to the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265). Local access is maintained for residents, but through-travelers should utilize the Dixie Highway or Stonestreet Road exits to bypass the work zone.

Local Arterial Impacts

• Logan Street: The conversion from one-way to two-way traffic between Goss Avenue and East Gray Street is ongoing. Expect localized lane closures and presence of construction crews as they finalize roadway modifications and sidewalk improvements.
• Chenoweth Lane: Maintenance continues between Shelbyville Road and Brownsboro Road. While the road remains open, flaggers may be present to manage alternating traffic for drainage work, causing minor delays.
• Main Street (U.S. 31E): The "Main Remade" project continues to impact traffic patterns in the downtown corridor. While weekend work is limited, existing lane shifts and narrowed pathways remain in effect.

Interstate and Public Transit Updates

On I-64, the widening project in the Shelby County area continues with traffic shifted to outside shoulders between mile points 32 and 38. While blasting operations are typically restricted to weekdays, the construction zone remains a high-caution area with reduced speed limits.

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) confirms that all winter weather-related detours have been lifted as of this weekend. Buses are operating on regular Saturday schedules across all routes. Commuters are reminded that while a massive network overhaul is scheduled for later this year, there are no immediate service changes affecting travel today.