More road closures to begin in downtown Louisville this week as part of I-65 corridor project

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Some more road closures are coming to downtown Louisville this week as part of the Interstate 65 Central Corridor project.

Beginning on or after Tuesday, Aug. 25, the section of Muhammad Ali Boulevard under I-65, between Floyd and Brook streets, will be closed through the remainder of the project.

The nearby section of Brook Street that runs under I-65 will also be closed for the duration of the project.

A portion of Muhammad Ali Boulevard will be temporarily converted to two-lane traffic so people can still access the UofL Health parking garage.

Downtown Louisville I-65 road closures — Road closures in downtown Louisville as part of the Interstate 65 Central Corridor project. *(Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)*

Then, beginning on or after Wednesday, Aug. 26, the section of Broadway under I-65, between Brook and 1st streets, will be closed through mid-October while crews begin the demolition of an old overpass.

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This comes about nearly a month after two lanes in each direction of I-65 reopened three days ahead of schedule between downtown Louisville and Interstate 264 after a nearly eight-week shutdown.

Several ramps remain closed, including the Preston Street ramp, ramps at Floyd and Magnolia streets on I-65 South, and the Arthur Street ramp at Exit 134.

Project officials said three bridges are still being repaired, with additional overpasses awaiting plans for replacement or rehabilitation. Gov. Andy Beshear said the state does not plan another full shutdown of I-65 for the remaining work, though a final completion date has not been announced.

Future overpass work is expected near Liberty Street, Floyd Street, Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Jacob Street, Chestnut Street, and Muhammad Ali Boulevard at Brook Street, officials said.

Officials are still encouraging through-traffic — especially truck drivers without Louisville destinations — to use posted detours to reduce congestion in the work zone. During the closure, some truck detours led to the "can opener" underpass that has a history of trucks striking the bridge.

The following ramp closures remain in effect:

June 2026 to late 2026
- Preston Street ramp to I-65 North
- Floyd Street/Magnolia Street and Preston Street ramp to I-65 South
- Arthur Street ramp from I-65 South (Exit 134)
June 2026 to August 2027
- 1st Street/Liberty Street ramp to I-65 South
June 2026 to October 2027
- Brook Street ramp from I-65 North
- St. Catherine Street ramp to I-65 North
- Preston Highway ramp to I-264 East
- Preston Highway ramp to I-264 North
- Fair/Expo Center Main Gate exit from I-264 East

And these are the surface street closures related to the project:

September 2025 to March 2027

Brook Street from St. Catherine Street to Caldwell Street
Burnett Avenue from Floyd Street to Preston Street
Hill Street from Floyd Street to Preston Street
Kentucky Street from 1st Street to Floyd Street

Permanently closing in July 2026
- The alley between Broadway and Jacob Street under I-65
Permanently closing in August 2026
- Jacob Street from 1st Street o Brook Street
August 2026
- Broadway from 1st Street to Brook Street
August 2026 to October 2027
- Brook Street from Chestnut Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
- Muhammad Ali Boulevard from 1st Street to I-65
September 2026
- Chestnut Street from 1st Street to Brook Street
September 2026 to October 2026
- Gray Street from 1st Street to Brook Street