Utility work taking place; motorists encouraged to plan alternative route or use detour
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A section of Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) in Jefferson County is scheduled to be temporarily closed on Sunday, Sept. 15, weather permitting.
I-264 East and West will be closed in both directions from the I-264/I-64 interchange (mile point 18.7) to the I-264/I-71 interchange (mile point 22.7) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow LG&E crews to work on overhead electric transmission and distribution lines near U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) in preparation for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s upcoming road widening project.
Detour information:
- Drivers heading from I-71 South to I-264 West should take I-265 South. Then, take I-64 West to reach I-264 West.
- Drivers heading from I-71 North to I-264 West should continue on I-71 North. Then, take I-265 South to I-64 West to reach I-264 West.
- Drivers traveling on I-264 East to I-71 North or I-71 South should take I-64 East. Then, take I-265 North to reconnect with I-71.
Signs notifying motorists of the closure have been placed in the area. Drivers should plan ahead, expect delays, and follow the posted detour.
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Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 335,000 natural gas and 436,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 545,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and 28,000 in five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-ku.com and www.pplweb.com.
