KYTC schedules overnight alternating lane closures on I-64 East in Franklin County starting July 6

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled overnight alternating lane closures on Interstate 64 East in Franklin County beginning July 6, according to a traffic advisory reported by WKYT. The closures are planned for work in a defined corridor between mile markers 53 and 58, which the notice ties to the U.S. 127 and U.S. 60 areas near the Frankfort exits.

The KYTC said the closures will run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and use an alternating-lane setup during the overnight window. Motorists traveling through the work zone are being directed to follow all lane closure restrictions and to expect added travel time while crews perform operations in the corridor.

WKYT reported the KYTC’s request for drivers to use caution in work zones and to plan for additional time due to the construction impacts. The advisory frames the lane closures as part of a larger improvement effort, with construction projected to be completed by fall 2026.

A separate report from the State Journal provides additional detail on the overall scope and timing. It states that the overnight alternating lane closures on I-64 East will occur nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Monday through Tuesday, July 21, for contract crews to perform asphalt paving operations in the same mile marker range between U.S. 127 and U.S. 60.

The State Journal report describes the broader improvement project as including milling to remove the existing asphalt surface followed by resurfacing with new asphalt pavement. It also says other improvements in the corridor include bridge repairs and bridge crash wall repairs, work that is scheduled to continue through the summer construction season.

Both reports indicate the KYTC expects to adjust dates and duration if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. The State Journal also points motorists to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s travel information channel, advising drivers to check for the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth.

For motorists, the immediate effect is a reduction in lane capacity during overnight hours in a segment of I-64 East through Franklin County. The KYTC is emphasizing compliance with restrictions and work-zone safety practices as the paving and bridge-related work progresses toward the fall completion timeframe.