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Traffic backup on the Watterson Expressway on Jan. 9, 2025, due to downed wires. (TRIMARC photo)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Part of Interstate 264 has reopened after shutting down Thursday afternoon due to downed electrical wires.

According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the temporary closure affected I-264 East and West between KY 1447 (Westport Road at mile point 20.7 and the I-264/I-71 interchange near KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) at mile point 22.7.

LG&E-KU crews were able to repair the downed wires and the interstate reopened a little after 5 p.m.

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