INDOT Making Repairs Along I-65

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will be replacing concrete and asphalt and installing under-road drains on oth sides of I-65 from Sellersburg to Henryville.

The work is expected to last until mid-October. Drivers can expect lane changes, speed restrictions and possible onstructions due to the work.

TARC Prepares For Ironman, Changes Routes On Sunday

TARC is adjusting several of its routes because of the Ford Ironman Triathalon on Sunday, August 28. Due to the event, there will street closures from 11 a.m. until the remainder of the day at different times.

 

Traffic will be allowed to cross the route on the following roadways when the area is clear of runners from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., after 2 p.m. 3rd Street will be closed to all traffic from Muhammad Ali to Southern Parkway at Newcut Road.

 

• Jefferson Street
• Liberty Street
• Breckenridge Street
• Kentucky Street
• Hill Street
• Cardinal Boulevard
• Central Avenue

 

 Be aware of the following detours:

  

• Route #2 - Second Street Northbound - coaches will follow regular route to 2nd and Breckenridge, left on Breckenridge, right on 4th Street, left on Broadway, right on 5th Street, right on Market, right on 1st Street to regular route southbound. After 2 p.m. northbound coaches will continue 2nd Street to left on Jefferson Street, right on 5th to regular route.

 

•  Route #4 - Southbound - continue 4th Street to Cardinal Street, left on Cardinal, right on Bradley, right on Crittenden Drive, right on Nevada Street, left on 3rd (if traveling to Iroquois Park), left on 2nd Street to Southside Drive (if traveling to Southland Park). After 2 p.m. coaches will continue 4th Street through Central to right on Longfield, left on Taylor Blvd. to I-264 East to Crittenden Drive exit, left on Crittenden Drive, right on Nevada Street, left on 3rd (if traveling to Iroquois Park), left on 2nd Street to Southside Drive (if traveling to Southland Park).

•  Route #15 & 18 Eastbound - regular route on Market Street to 6th Street, right on 6th Street, left on Liberty Street, left on 2nd Street, right on Market Street to regular route. After 3 p.m. to regular route using Market and Jefferson Street.

•  Route #17 Eastbound after 3 p.m. - coaches from Liberty Street, left on 5th Street, right on Market Street, right on 2nd Street, left on Liberty Street to regular route.

•  Route #43 Southbound - regular route on Market Street to 6th Street, right on 6th Street, left on Liberty Street, left on 2nd Street, right on Market street to regular route. After 3 p.m. to regular route using Market and Jefferson Street.

• Route #19 & 21 Eastbound - continue Chestnut Street to 5th Street, left on 5th Street, right on Liberty Street, right on 2nd Street, left on Chestnut Street to regular route. After 3 p.m. left on 5th Street, right on Market Street, right on 2nd Street, left on Chestnut Street to regular route.

•  Route #19 & 21 Westbound - continue Muhammad Ali to 2nd Street, right on 2nd , left on Jefferson Street, left on 6th Street, right on Muhammad Ali to regular route.

•  Route #23 Eastbound - continue Broadway to 4th Street, right on 4th Street, left on Kentucky Street, left on 2nd Street, right on Broadway Street to regular route. After 2 p.m. left on 5th Street, right on Market Street, right on 2nd Street, left on Broadway to regular route.

•  Route #23 Westbound - continue Broadway to right on Brook Street, left on Gray Street, left on 1st Street, right on Breckenridge Street, right on 4th Street, left on Broadway to regular route. After 2 p.m. right 2nd Street, left on Jefferson Street, left on 6th Street, right on Broadway to regular route.

•  Route #25 Eastbound - continue Oak Street to 4th Street, left on 4th Street, right on Kentucky Street, right on 1st Street, left on Oak Street to regular route. After 2 p.m. left on 4th Street, left on Broadway, right on 5th Street, right on Market Street, right on 1st Street, left on Oak Street to regular route.

•  Route #25 Westbound - continue Oak Street to 2nd Street, right on 2nd Street, left on Breckenridge Street, left on 4th Street, right on Oak Street to regular route. After 2 p.m. from St. Catherine to I-65 North to I-64 West to 9th Street exit, left on Kentucky Street, right on 4th Street, right on St. Catherine Street, left on Garvin Place, right on Oak Street to regular route.

•  Route #27 Eastbound- After 2 p.m- left on 4th Street, left on Broadway, right on 5th Street, right on Market Street, right on 1st Street, left on Hill Street to regular route.

•  Route #27 Westbound- After 2 p.m.- right on Brook Street, right on Oak Street, left on Floyd Street, right on St. Catherine to I-65 North to I-64 West to 9th Street exit, left on Kentucky Street, right on 4th Street, right on St. Catherine Street, left on Garvin Place, left on Oak Street, right on 4th Street, right on Hill Street to regular route.

•  Route #29 Eastbound - regular route on Winkler Avenue to 4th Street, left on 4th Street, right on Cardinal Street, right on Bradley Street thru to Crittenden Drive, left on Eastern Parkway to regular route. After 2 p.m. left on 4th Street, left on Industry, right on 7th via 9th to I-64. East to I-65 South to Arthur Street exit, left on Cardinal via Brandeis, right on Bradley, right on Crittenden Drive, left on Eastern Parkway to regular route.

•  Route #29 Westbound - regular route on Eastern Parkway to Crittenden Drive, right on Crittenden Drive, left on Bradley, left on Brandeis via Cardinal to left on 4th Street, right on Winkler to regular route. After 2 p.m. right on Crittenden Drive, left on Warnock, right on I-65 North to I-64 West to 9th Street via 7th Street, left on Industry, right on 4th Street, right on Winkler to regular route.

•  Route #71 & 72 Southbound & Northbound - from Indiana - coaches will take I-65 South to Jefferson Street exit, left on 1st Street, right on Breckenridge Street, right on 4th Street, left on Broadway, right on 5th Street, right on Market Street, right on 4th Street, left on Liberty to I- 65 North to exit 0 to right on Court Avenue to regular route. After 2 p.m. coaches will take I-65 South to Jefferson Street exit, left on 1st Street, right on Broadway, right on 2nd Street, left on Jefferson Street, right on 6th Street, left on York Street, left on 4th Street, left on Broadway to right on 5th Street, right on Market Street, right on 1st Street, left on Liberty Street to I-65 north to exit 0 to right on Court Avenue to regular route.

 

Sherman Minton Bridge Undergoing Repairs

In case you haven't been on the Sherman Minton bridge this week, be aware you could be facing some delays.

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that bridge maintenance will require a continuous closure for one of the three I-64 eastbound lanes. The lane closure is expected to impact rush hour traffic for several months on the lower deck of the bridge, but not the upper deck that carries I-64 westbound traffic across the Ohio River.


Most work will take place underneath the driving surface of the bridge over the Ohio River. A continuous work zone speed limit of 45 miles per hour will also be in effect for the safety of motorists and contractors. Commuters should expect delays and consider following I-265 to I-65 as an alternate route.

TARC to provide service to the Kentucky State Fair

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) will be offering bus service to the Kentucky State Fair, which begins tomorrow and runs through August 28.

TARC will offer additional service on Route No. 2 (Second Street Buses) that display "to fairgrounds." They will leave Fifth and Market streets downtown every 70 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily during the fair.

The cost to ride on this service is the regular fare of $1.50 one-way. As the bus enters the fairgrounds, state fair employees will board the bus and accept payment for entry into the fair.

Admission prices to the fair are $10 for adults, $6 for children 3-12 and seniors ages 55 and older.

The bus will stop near the H lot opposite of Broadbent Arena and depart from that stop to return to the downtown area, with the last one leaving the fair at 11:10 p.m. each night. All buses are wheelhchair accessible and have bicycle racks.

There is also additonal service near the fairgrounds on Crittenden Drive (Route No. 2) and Preston Highway (Route No. 18). Those routes will not enter the fairgrounds.

KY 22 widening construction to begin this week

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 5 Office announced that motorists might want to be aware of impending construction on KY 22 between Chamberlain Lane and Murphy Lane (mile points 4.0 and 5.6).

A press releases from the cabinet said the work is scheduled to begin later this week to widen KY 22 to three lanes in each direction between Chamberlain Lane and KY 1694. The section of roadway between KY 1694 and Murphy Lane will be widened to a three-lane section that includes a center turn lane. Right turn lanes will be constructed at key locations.


Kelsey Construction LLC of Shepherdsville, KY, was awarded the contract for this project in the amount of $6.3 million. The work is scheduled for completion in November of 2012.

Two-way traffic will be maintained between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. each day. Motorists should watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway. Lane closures may occur in the evening and overnight hours with traffic being directed by flaggers.

On average, 20,000 vehicles travel this section of roadway each day. The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 35 MPH.

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Traffic information for the District 5 counties is also available at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5.

TARC makes changes to #4 and #40 routes

To meet increasing customer demands on two routes, TARC is adopting service changes effective August 22.



TARC will extend #4-Fourth Street south about 3/4 of a mile to provide service for the Glengarry neighborhood in south Louisville. In addition, a new morning express trip will be added on schedules for the #40-Bardstown Rd.-Jeffersontown because of an increase in ridership.

For more information, go to http://www.ridetarc.org/SpecialEvents.asp?ArticleID=501