News Item #1643

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5:

I-65 Central Corridor Traffic Advisory:
Reminder: Chestnut Street under I-65 to Temporarily Close on Monday

Louisville, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2026) – As progress continues on the I-65 Central Corridor bridge replacement and rehabilitation project, Chestnut Street under I-65 is scheduled to temporarily close in downtown Louisville.

Chestnut Street under I-65 is expected to close early Monday, Oct. 19 and reopen by late November so crews can complete demolition work on the bridge. A signed detour  will be in place.

This is expected to be the last temporary street closure under downtown bridges this year. Click here  to review a complete list of local street closures for the year. Intermittent lane closures are anticipated as work continues.

Muhammad Ali Boulevard Pedestrian Access
Sidewalk access on Muhammad Ali under I-65 is scheduled to reopen by Friday, Oct. 23 as crews complete demolition work in the area. A signed pedestrian detour  is in place.

Accessing Downtown/Hospitals
Drivers exiting northbound I-65 at Broadway (Exit 136 A) who are not accessing LOUMED facilities (downtown hospitals, JCTC and others) should turn right and go east on Broadway. Clay Street can be used to travel north into downtown. Drivers with destinations outside the downtown medical district are advised to use alternate routes and to avoid the nearby sections of Broadway, Brook, Chestnut, Floyd, Gray, Jacob Muhammad Ali Boulevard, and Preston streets during ongoing construction. Access remains open  to all downtown hospitals.

Mapping apps will guide drivers to the best route at their time of travel.

Staying Informed
Project information and updates can be found at I65CentralCorridor.com . While on the site, users can sign up  to have project and traffic updates delivered to their inboxes or by text to their phones.

Project updates are shared on KYTC District 5 (D5) Facebook  and X  pages.