As of June 10, Louisville Metro Police confirmed at least 11 crashes involving large trucks were reported at the overpasses along 3rd Street near Winkler Avenue and Eastern Parkway.
Those overpasses are now carrying additional traffic as drivers navigate around the I-65 closure, increasing the amount of daily wear and tear on the already aging structures.
Monday was the start of the two-month I-65 closure between Jefferson Street and Interstate 264.
The entire conversion was initially expected to be completed by spring 2026, but Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials now anticipate the two-way transition to start later in the summer.
More overnight lane closures are planned this weekend as Louisville prepares for the full Interstate-65 shutdown.
There are just 18 days until a full closure of Interstate 65 in Louisville, and Louisville Metro Police are preparing.
The I-65 Central Corridor Improvement Project will close a large stretch of the interstate between the Watterson Expressway and downtown Louisville to replace aging bridges along the interstate.
The area is part of an ongoing project converting Logan and Shelby streets from one-way roads to two-way traffic patterns.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is extending this week's overnight southbound ramp and lane closures into the weekend, with an additional northbound lane closure starting Friday, May 8.
The sidewalks will be expanded, more trees and landscaping will be added, and new curb extensions will create seating areas.