The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reports the following traffic impacts at various locations on Interstate 75 (I-75), through August. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Interstates 71/75 – 183.83 – 190.5 mile points
A drain clearing project will begin on Monday, Aug. 25. Crews will perform drain clearing operations from the Cut in the Hill to Donaldson Highway. This work will take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. and will require a single left lane closure. All lanes will reopen by 5:00 a.m. Crews will begin working southbound. Once southbound drains have been cleared, the maintenance crew will shift to northbound operations. This work is expected to be completed Friday, August 29 at 5:00 a.m.
Interstates 71/75 Texas Turnaround Ramp
Beginning Monday, August 25 through Thursday, August 28, crews will be performing soil boring work that will require the Texas Turnaround ramp to be closed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The ramp will reopen daily by 4:00 p.m. Motorists can detour using I-71/75 southbound to Pike Street exit, turn left on Pike Street, and then left onto I-71/75 northbound. Weather permitting, this soil boring work is expected to be completed Thursday, August 28 at 4:00 p.m.
Interstates 71/75 Northbound – 188.3 – 190.5 mile points
Soil boring work will take place on Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26 requiring a single right lane closure from south of Kyles Lane (KY 1072) to north of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. This lane closure will be in place from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The lane will reopen by 6:00 a.m. This soil boring work is expected to be completed Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00 a.m.
W. Fourth Street (KY 8) On-Ramp to I-71/75 Southbound
From Tuesday, August 26 through Friday, August 29, there will be an on-ramp closure from W. Fourth Street to I-71/75 southbound between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The ramp will reopen daily by 6:00 a.m. Motorists can detour using E. Fifth Street to Main Street (U.S. 25), to Pike Street, to I-71/75 southbound. This boring work is expected to be completed Saturday, August 30 at 6:00 a.m.
What’s happening on Interstate 75 RIGHT NOW! I-75 Real-time traffic information for selected cities along I-75. Maps show updates on road construction, traffic accidents, travel delays and the latest traffic speeds. Traffic cameras show congestion at a glance. Visit I-75 Traffic.
The I-75 Exit Guide is the Internet’s largest and most complete website dedicated to Interstate 75 travelers. Find detailed exit service listings… lodging, camping, food, gas and more for every exit from Michigan to Florida!
On the road? Why not take us with you. The I-75 Exit Guide is mobile-friendly and totally FREE. No App Required.
Traveling another route? Visit our growing family of exit guides:  I-4 Exit Guide, I-5 Exit Guide, I-10 Exit Guide, I-75 Exit Guide, I-80 Exit Guide and I-95 Exit Guide. Detailed exit service listings… discount lodging, camping, food, gas and more for every exit along the way!
