Broadway underpass closure in downtown Louisville for I-65 project put on hold, WLKY reports

A planned closure of the Broadway underpass in downtown Louisville for work connected to the Interstate 65 project is being postponed, WLKY reported Tuesday night.

The station said the closure, scheduled for an earlier date as part of the I-65 project, is now being put on hold. The reporting indicates the change affects how drivers and pedestrians are able to move through the Broadway and I-65 area while project work continues.

WLKY did not indicate in the report timing for a replacement closure date. The station framed the update as a pause in the underpass shutdown rather than a cancellation of the broader I-65-related work.

According to the report, transportation impacts will depend on the next phase of the project and any updated schedule released by the parties responsible for the I-65 work. Until new information is provided, drivers are expected to rely on existing routes and any temporary traffic patterns already in place.

Local officials and project teams generally use these kinds of delays to coordinate construction sequencing, staging, and public communications around major roadway work in high-traffic areas. For residents and businesses near downtown Louisville, postponing the underpass closure can also affect short-term planning around parking, access, and delivery routes.

WLKY’s update came as downtown Louisville remains subject to ongoing changes tied to I-65 project activity, and the Broadway underpass is a key connector for motorists navigating between local streets and the interstate corridor.

The next step, as reflected in the WLKY report, is for updated guidance to be provided once the closure schedule is finalized, including any revised dates and the specific traffic restrictions that would apply when the closure resumes.