Overnight lane closures begin Monday in downtown Louisville for I-65 Central Corridor Project

Lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday night in downtown Louisville as crews continue work on the I-65 Central Corridor Project, according to WLKY.

The closures will occur overnight, targeting lanes on the central corridor through the downtown area. The project work is expected to change traffic patterns during the construction window, with motorists urged to use caution and plan for delays in the affected area.

WLKY reported the upcoming closures will involve segments along the corridor near major downtown streets including Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Floyd Street, and Brook Street. The work is part of the broader I-65 Central Corridor Project, which has required phased lane restrictions over time.

Because the construction is scheduled to take place overnight, the heaviest disruptions are expected to fall on late-night travelers and drivers commuting early in the morning. Officials typically require additional time for the staging of crews and equipment, which can narrow lanes and slow speeds even when traffic volumes are lower than daytime levels.

Motorists traveling through downtown Louisville during the closure window are likely to face shifting lane access and, depending on conditions, may need to adjust routes around the work zone. The change is designed to keep construction crews separated from general traffic while work is performed.

The lane closures are the latest in the ongoing Central Corridor Project work in the downtown area, which has continued through a series of scheduled phases. Additional restrictions may be scheduled later as crews complete tasks in the current work zone.

Residents and drivers are expected to see impacts around the project corridor through the duration of the lane-closure phase, and the situation will likely be monitored for safety and traffic flow as work continues.