Winter Storm Alert: TARC Suspended and Multi-Vehicle Crashes Reported Across Louisville

Sunday Morning Traffic and Weather Emergency

Commuters and residents in Louisville are facing a significant travel emergency this Sunday, January 25, 2026, as a major winter storm continues to blanket the region with heavy snow. Mayor Craig Greenberg has urged all residents to stay off the roads as Metro crews transition into a full salting and plowing phase. With snow totals expected to range between 3 and 15 inches across Kentuckiana, travel is currently considered dangerous and is not advised by the National Weather Service.

TARC Service Suspension

As of 5:00 a.m. this morning, the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) has officially suspended all bus services until further notice. This suspension follows a series of winter weather detours implemented on Saturday. TARC Executive Director Ozzy Gibson stated that the decision was made to ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers as road conditions became impassable for large vehicles. Riders are encouraged to monitor official transit channels for updates on when service might resume, though delays are expected to persist well into Monday morning.

Interstate Conditions and Recent Crashes

TRIMARC and local law enforcement have reported multiple accidents across the city’s major arteries. Notable incidents this morning include:

• I-65 South: A multi-vehicle crash on the ramp from I-64/I-71 just outside of downtown has caused significant blockages.
• I-64 East: A crash has been reported under the Second Street Bridge, further complicating movement through the downtown corridor.
• I-71 North: Traffic is heavily slowed near the I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) interchange following a collision in the East End.
• East End Bridge: Several semi-trucks are currently stalled in both directions, making the crossing between Kentucky and Indiana nearly impossible for the time being.

Ongoing Construction and Project Updates

While most active roadwork is paused due to the weather, motorists should be aware of new traffic patterns and project zones that remain in place:

• I-71 Widening: The $50 million widening project between Spaghetti Junction and Zorn Avenue is in its first phase. Traffic has been shifted to the outside shoulders, and while lanes are technically open, the narrow configuration makes snow removal more difficult.
• Chenoweth Lane (KY 1932): Improvements began earlier this week between Shelbyville Road and Brownsboro Road. Expect continued lane closures and utility work in this area once conditions clear.
• Sherman Minton Bridge: Final inspections that were scheduled through January 24 may be pushed to next week due to the storm. I-64 remains in its permanent six-lane configuration, but drivers should watch for short-term restrictions once the weather breaks.

Emergency crews remind everyone to clear all snow from vehicles before driving and to maintain a safe following distance of at least three car lengths on treated surfaces.