65 south - steel coil damage 3-4-2022

Damage to Interstate 65 south happened just south of the Kennedy Bridge after a semi lost a load of steel coils early on March 4, 2022. Emergency lane closures allowed crews to make repairs. March 4, 2022. Image courtesy Trimarc.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers of lane closures near the Kennedy bridge this weekend as crews replace parts of Interstate 65 South.

The repairs come about three months after a steel coil fell off an 18-wheeler in March, damaging the interstate near the Broadway overpass just south of the bridge.

KYTC I-65S coil damage repairs graphic 6-9-22.jpg

This graphic, provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, shows the Kennedy interchange/Spaghetti Junction where repairs are taking place about three months after a steel coil fell off an 18-wheeler in March, damaging the interstate near the Broadway overpass. (KYTC photo)

The left southbound lane has been closed ever since while KYTC assessed the damage, but repairs are set to begin this weekend.

The left and center lanes of Interstate 64 East closed at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, and were expected to reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, June 10. The center lane and right lane will close again at 7 p.m. Friday, June 10 and reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 13, KYTC said.

Closures are also anticipated from 7 p.m. on Fridays through 6 a.m. on Mondays on the I-64 East ramp to I-65 North for the Lincoln bridge, the I-65 North ramp to I-64 West, and I-64 East under the damaged portion of the bridge.

As the repairs progress, drivers should expect single and double lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Mondays through Fridays, and 7 p.m. on Fridays through 6 a.m. on Mondays at the following locations:

  • I-64 East ramp to I-65 North for the Abraham Lincoln Bridge.
  • I-65 North ramp to I-64 West.
  • I-64 East under the damaged bridge at mile point 5.4.

The repairs will also require drivers on I-65 South to be diverted onto the ramp to Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville before merging back onto I-65 South, just north of "Hospital Curve." 

Shoulder closures will be permitted at any time within the construction zone.

The duration of the closures are based on how long it takes to complete to work -- an estimated 45 days. Construction is expected to wrap up in the fall.

For more information about the closures and the repair work, click here.

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