2 lanes of I-65 southbound closed 'until further notice' for pothole repair
Two southbound lanes of Interstate 65 just past the Jefferson Street exit are closed "until further notice" for roadway repairs Wednesday afternoon, according to an alert issued by Louisville Metro Emergency Services.
Crews are working to fix a pothole in the "Hospital Curve" area of I-65 South, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said in a statement. Repairs are expected to be complete sometime Wednesday, a spokesperson added.
LENSAlert: I65 Southbound at hospital curve (Jefferson St) will be limited to one lane until further notice. The left two lanes are closed for roadway repair.
— Louisville Metro Emergency Services (@LouMetroES) May 22, 2024
The road work, first reported at 11:18 a.m. is estimated to be completed in six hours, according to TRIMARC.
Only one lane of I-65 South is open while crews make repairs, according to Metro EMS.
"Motorists may seek an alternate route or expect potential travel delays during the afternoon commute," KYTC said in its statement. "Please slow down and watch for workers when traveling through the mobile work zone."
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Interstate 65 Hospital Curve in Louisville closed for repairs
