Reminder: I-265 Interchange Ramp Closures Scheduled

The Sherman Minton Renewal project team reminds drivers of scheduled overnight ramp closures this week at the I-265 interchanges with I-65 and I-64 to restore ramp striping to its permanent configuration. Ramp restrictions are scheduled as follows, weather permitting:

  • I-265 westbound ramp to I-64 westbound will be closed beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Monday, September 23, until Tuesday, September 24, at 6 a.m.
  • I-64 eastbound ramp to I-265 eastbound will be closed beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, until Wednesday, September 25, at 6 a.m.
  • I-64 westbound ramp to I-265 eastbound will be closed beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, until Thursday, September 26, at 6 a.m.
  • Spring Street ramp to I-64 westbound will be closed beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, until Thursday, September 26, at 6 a.m.
  • I-265 eastbound ramp to I-65 southbound will be closed beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, until Friday, September 27, at 6 a.m.
  • I-265 eastbound ramp to I-65 northbound will be closed beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, until Friday, September 27, at 6 a.m.  This closure will not occur until the I-265 eastbound ramp to I-65 southbound has reopened.
  • Rolling roadblocks will be in place for all ramps noted above to install rumble strips and reflectors along each ramp.  Rolling roadblocks will occur one at a time and will be in effect for the following dates:
    • Beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Friday, September 27, until 6 a.m. Saturday, September 28
    • Beginning at or after 9 p.m. on Monday, September 30, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, October 1.

These restrictions may or may not be in effect for the entire period noted. Ramp restrictions will not be implemented if weather prevents activities from occurring.  If these restrictions are delayed for any reason, a notification will be distributed identifying new times and dates. Motorists should slow down, drive distraction-free and be aware of changing traffic patterns.

Delays are expected and motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible.

About The Sherman Minton Renewal Project

The Sherman Minton Renewal is a major bridge rehabilitation and painting project that will significantly extend the life of the 61-year-old bridge. The double-decked bridge carries six lanes of traffic (I-64 and US 150) over the Ohio River connecting Louisville, KY and New Albany, IN.

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