LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An early warning for drivers who use the Sherman Minton bridge: A weekend closure is scheduled to happen in mid-July.
The Interstate 64 West lanes on the top deck of the bridge from Louisville to Indiana are scheduled to close around 10 p.m. Friday, July 19, and remain closed until approximately 6 a.m. Monday, July 21.
In case of a delay, the closure will be rescheduled for the following weekend.
This closure will allow crews to work safely as they place permanent striping, perform hanger cable tensioning, and install overhead signs.
During the westbound I-64 closure, the westbound exit ramp to Spring Street will be closed along with the Interstate 264 westbound to I-64 westbound ramp.
While the westbound directional closure is in place, the suggested alternate route will be Interstates 65 and 265. Regional traffic signs and variable message boards will be posted in the project area well in advance, notifying motorists of the closures and alternate route.
Through traffic that bypasses I-65 will not be able to cross the Sherman Minton bridge. This traffic will be required to exit to I-264 and then Bank Street. Detour/Alternate Route signage will be in place directing traffic back to I-64 eastbound, then continue to I-65 and the designated alternate route.
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