Current Traffic Alerts, Road Closures, and Sidewalk Closures

Active Traffic Alerts

• Traffic Alert – Issued 11/30

  12.02.23

  Traffic Alert

  12/2Road Closures Light Up Louisville

  Date(s) In Effect: December 2, 2023 12:00 pm - December 2, 2023 11:30 pm

  The 43rd annual Light Up Louisville event is taking place Downtown this Saturday, December 2, from 2 – 9pm! The celebration is free and open to the public. Be aware of the below road closures.

  Road Closures
  12pm (noon) – 11:30pm:

  • Jefferson Street from 3rd Street to 8th Street
  • Liberty Street from 3rd Street to 8th Street
  • 4th Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
  • 5th Street from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Market Street
  • 6th Street from Market Street to Cedar Street
  • 7th Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
  • 8th Street from Jefferson Street to Liberty Street
  • Armory Place from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Liberty Street
  • Congress Alley from 6th Street to 8th Street
  • Court Place from 5th Street to 6th Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 11/18

  11.20.23

  Traffic Alert

  11/20Road Closure Due to a collapsed pipe

  Date(s) In Effect: November 20, 2023 7:00 am - November 20, 2023 3:00 pm

  Due to a collapsed pipe, S. Fourth Street will be closed at the north intersection of Market Street, and will be closed to traffic on Monday, November 20. The work will begin at 7am with the lane reopening when the repair is complete or no later than 3pm.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 10/23

  10.24.23

  Traffic Alert

  Begins 10/24Lane Closures For repairs to Clark Memorial Bridge

  Date(s) In Effect: October 24, 2023 12:00 am

  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced the awarding of a contract for a bridge railing repair project on George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge or Second Street Bridge.

  The repairs will begin tomorrow, October 24, and consists of steel repairs to the bridge railing along the sidewalk. General repairs to the sidewalk will also be done.

  Motorists should expect lane closures and traffic shifts as construction progresses. Additionally, pedestrians are advised of possible sidewalk closures through the completion of the project.
  The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 8/11

  08.14.23

  Traffic Alert

  Begins 8/14Downtown Lane Closures River Road between 3rd and Witherspoon Streets.

  Date(s) In Effect: August 14, 2023 12:00 am

  Downtown Lane Closures

  Beginning Monday, August 14, 2023

  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures on River Road beginning Monday, August 14.

  Eastbound and westbound single lane closures will occur daily from 9am – 4pm on River Road between 3rd and Witherspoon Streets.

  The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 11/28/22

  Traffic Alert

  Begins 11/28Road Closure Closure of E. Liberty St. between Campbell and Wenzel Streets

  November 28, 2022

  Closure of E. Liberty St. between Campbell and Wenzel Streets

  Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has closed E. Liberty St. between Campbell and Wenzel streets for an emergency repair of a sewer line beneath the pavement.

  There is local access for residents and businesses. Currently, there is no estimate on how long this repair will take.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 11/08/22

  Traffic Alert

  Nov 8Second St. Closed For Emergency Sewer Line Repair

  Portion of Second St. Closes for Emergency Sewer Line Repair

  November 9, 2022
  The Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) has closed the northbound lanes of Second Street between Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Liberty Street for the emergency repair of a sewer line running beneath the pavement on Second Street. Currently, only one west bound lane of Muhammad Ali is open. There is no estimate on how long this repair will take.

  Please note:

  • Traffic signals are not functioning at the intersection of Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Liberty Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 9/30/22

  Traffic Alert

  Closure ContinuesDowntown Partial Intersection Closure Third St. and Muhammad Ali Blvd

  Downtown Partial Intersection Closure

  October 3, 2022

  The partial intersection closure at Third St. and Muhammad Ali Blvd. will continue through next week for street repairs. Currently there is no estimate on how long the closure will last. Third St. will have restricted access from Liberty St. to Guthrie St. Street repairs.

  Please note:

  • There will be no north/south access at Muhammad Ali Blvd. and west bound access on Muhammad Ali Blvd. at Third St. will be restricted to one lane
  • Third St., north of Muhammad Ali, can be accessed from W. Liberty St.
  • Third St., south of Muhammad Ali, can be accessed from Guthrie St. or W. Chestnut St.

Expired Traffic Alerts

• Traffic Alert – Issued 10/21

  Date(s) In Effect: November 22, 2023 9:00 am - November 22, 2023 4:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The northbound right lane and northbound sidewalk of the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, also known as the Second Street Bridge, are scheduled to be closed Wednesday, November 22, from 9am to 4pm for repairs.

  Crews will also repair the sidewalk during the closure as part of a bridge railing repair project. Motorists and pedestrians are encourage to proceed cautiously through the work zone.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 11/10/23

  Date(s) In Effect: November 11, 2023 9:30 am - November 11, 2023 5:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Veterans’ Day Parade is making its grand return Downtown this Saturday, November 11! The entire celebration is free and open to the public. Be aware of the below road closures.

  Road Closures
  9:30am – 2pm:

  • Jefferson Street from 2nd Street to 8th Street (access lane to Hyatt parking garage)
  • Liberty Street from 6th Street to 8th Street
  • 3rd Street from Market Street to Liberty Street
  • 4th Street from Market Street to Liberty Street
  • 7th Street from Congress Alley to Liberty Street
  • 6th Street from Congress Alley to Liberty Street
  • 5th Street from Congress Alley to Liberty Street
  • 8th Street from Jefferson Street to Liberty Street

  9:30am – 5pm:

  • Jefferson Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street
  • 3rd Street from Market Street to Liberty Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 10/12

  Date(s) In Effect: October 13, 2023 5:00 pm - October 15, 2023 11:59 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Road Closures

  October 13 – 15, 2023
  The Great Chili Cook-Off returns this Saturday, October 14 – Sunday, October 15. The event kicks off at 12pm and runs until 6pm in the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of E. Market Street.

  Road Closures:
  Friday October 13, 5:00pm – Sunday, October 15, 11:59pm

  • E. Market St. from Hancock St. and S. Wenzel St.

  The annual Urban Bourbon Half Marathon is also returning to Downtown this Saturday, October 14. The half marathon celebrates and promotes 200 years of Louisville and Kentucky’s distilling history, It starts and finishes in Downtown Louisville and winds through Cherokee Park.

  Road Closures/No Parking Areas:
  Saturday, October 14, 5:00am – 2:00pm

  • Main St. from 7th to Preston St.
  • Preston St. from Main St. to E. Witherspoon St.
  • E. Witherspoon St. from Bingham Way to Adams St.
  • Adams St. from E. Witherspoon St. to N. Spring St.
  • N. Spring/S. Spring St. from Story Ave. to Lexington Rd.
  • Payne St. from Spring St. to Baxter Ave.
  • Baxter Ave. from Payne St. to Cherokee Rd.
  • Cherokee Rd. from Baxter Ave. to Grinstead Dr.
  • Grinstead Dr. from Cherokee Rd. to Cherokee Pkwy.
  • Cherokee Pkwy. from Cherokee Rd. to Willow Ave.
  • Willow Ave. from Cherokee Pkwy. to Alexander Rd.
  • Alexander Rd. from Willow Ave. to Scenic Loop
  • Scenic Loop from Alexander Rd. to Park Boundary Rd.
  • Park Boundary Rd. from Scenic Loop to Beargrass Rd.
  • Beargrass Rd. from Park Boundary Rd. to Scenic Loop
  • Scenic Loop from Beargrass Rd. to Lexington Rd.
  • Lexington Rd. from Scenic Loop to Spring St.
  • Bingham Way from Witherspoon to River Rd.
  • W. River Rd. from Bingham Way to 4th St.
  • 4th St. from W. River Rd. to W. Liberty St.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 10/02

  Date(s) In Effect: October 3, 2023 12:00 am - October 4, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of routine maintenance work scheduled on Interstate 64 West in Jefferson County beginning tomorrow, October 3.

  KYTC maintenance crews will perform shoulder sweeping and drain cleaning on I-64 West between mile marker 5 (Exit 5B/3rd St./River Rd./Downtown) and mile marker 4 (Exit 4/9th Street/Roy Wilkins Ave.), requiring lane closures from 9am to 3pm. The right lane will be closed on Tuesday, October 3, and the left lane will be closed on Wednesday, October 4.

  Designated signs in the area will notify drivers of the work.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 9/20

  Date(s) In Effect: September 23, 2023 5:00 am - September 24, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The 13th annual NuLu Fest returns this Saturday, September 23. The Festival kicks off at 11am and runs until 10pm in the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of E. Market Street. The iconic fest will feature live music, regional micro-brewed beers, and numerous food and retail booths by local vendors. Be aware of the below closures.

  Road Closures:
  5:00am – 11:59pm:

  • E. Market St. between Hancock St. and S. Wenzel St.
  • S. Clay St. between Main St. and Jefferson St.

  5:00am – 11:00pm:

  • S. Shelby St. between Main St. and Jefferson St.

  * Local Access only on Billy Goat Strut and Nanny Goat Strut alleys between Campbell St. and Hancock St. from 5:00am – 11:59pm

• Traffic Alert – Issued 8/30

  Date(s) In Effect: September 4, 2023 6:00 am - September 4, 2023 2:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Street Closures

  Monday, September 4, 2023

  The biannual Mayor’s Hike, Bike, & Paddle will take place on Monday, September 4 from 8am – 12pm. The following streets will be closed during the following times.

  6am – 2pm

  • Witherspoon St. from Brook St. to Preston St.
  • Floyd St. from Market St. to Witherspoon St.
  • Preston St. from River Rd. to Market St.
  • Market St. from Preston St. to Southwestern Parkway
  • Southwestern Parkway from Market St. to Shawnee Park Rd.
  • Shawnee Park Rd. from Southwestern Parkway to Shawnee Crossroads
  • Shawnee Crossroads from Shawnee Park Road through Shawnee Park Road Loop
  • Shawnee Park Road from Dirtbowl Dr. to River Park Dr.
  • Southwestern Parkway from River Park Dr. around loop back to Shawnee Park Dr.

  Please note there will also be no parking during this time.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 08/29

  Date(s) In Effect: August 31, 2023 12:00 am - September 4, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Street Closures & No Parking Areas

  Thursday, August 31 – Monday, September 4

  Downtown Louisville will host the 21st annual WorldFest on August 31 – September 4. The following streets will be closed during the following times.

  Street Closures:
  Saturday, September 2
  11am – 12:45pm

  • 5th St. from Jefferson St. to Main St.
  • Market St. from 4th St. to 6th St.
  • Main St. from 4th St. to 6th St.

  No Parking Areas:
  Thursday, August 31 – Monday, September 4
  All day

  • Main St. from 4th St. to 5th St.

  Saturday, September 2
  8am – 2pm

  • 5th St. from Jefferson St. to Main St.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 8/25

  Date(s) In Effect: August 28, 2023 12:00 am - August 29, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Lane Closures

  Monday, August 28 – Thursday, August 31, 2023

  The Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) advises motorists to be aware of a street closure taking place on E. Liberty St. starting on August 28.

  E. Liberty St. will be closed to through traffic between Chestnut and Clay Streets on Monday, August 28, through Thursday, August 31, to make way for paving.

  The paving schedule may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 07/27

  Date(s) In Effect: July 29, 2023 6:00 am - July 30, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The third annual Summer Beer Fest at Frazier will take place this Saturday, July 29, from 4:00 – 8:00pm, with road closures beginning at 6:00am. Please note that side streets may also be impacted by these closures.

  Road Closures
  6:00am – midnight

  • Main Street from 8th Street to 9th Street
  • 9th Street from Main Street to Washington Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 07/21

  Date(s) In Effect: July 23, 2023 7:00 am - July 23, 2023 10:30 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Tri-Louisville returns Downtown on Sunday, July 23, with road closures beginning at 7:00am. Please note that side streets may also be impacted by these closures.

  Road Closures
  7:00am – 10:30am

  • River Road, both directions, from Edith Road to E. Witherspoon Street
  • River Road, both directions, from Bingham Way to 3rd Street
  • E. Witherspoon Street, both directions, from 2nd Street to Adams Street
  • 2nd Street from Washington Street to W. River Road
  • Adams Street, both directions, from E. Witherspoon Street to Cabel Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 07/18

  Date(s) In Effect: July 22, 2023 12:00 am - July 22, 2023 11:59 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The inaugural NuLu Summer Fest is kicking off this Saturday, July 22, from 12 – 7pm, featuring live music, cocktails, food, and family-friendly summer activities. Several roads will be closed throughout the day. Please note that side streets may also be impacted by these closures.

  Road Closures
  All day:

  E. Market Street from S. Hancock Street to Campbell Street

  5:00am – 11:00pm:

  S. Clay Street from E. Main Street to Jefferson Street
  S. Shelby Street from E. Main Street to Jefferson Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/30

  Date(s) In Effect: July 4, 2023 12:00 am - July 4, 2023 11:59 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  On July 4, Waterfront Park will host the Fourth of July Celebration with the Louisville Orchestra on the Great Lawn. The event will kickoff at 5pm with road closures beginning at 3pm. Please note that side streets may also be impacted by these closures.

  Road Closures:
  July 4, 2023
  3pm – Midnight

  • Witherspoon Street from Brook Street to Preston Street
  • River Road from Preston Street to Witherspoon Street

  No Parking:
  All Day

  • Witherspoon Street from Brook Street to Preston Street
  • River Road from Preston Street to Witherspoon Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/15

  Date(s) In Effect: June 16, 2023 8:00 am - June 17, 2023 11:59 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Downtown Louisville will host the Kentuckiana Pride Parade & Festival. The parade will kickoff at 12pm in NuLu at intersection of Campbell St. and Market St. and continue to the Big Four Lawn with the Pride Festival taking place from 12pm – 10pm. Please note that side streets may also be impacted by these closures.

  Road Closures:
  Saturday, June 17th: 10am – 2pm

  • E Main Street from S Campbell Street to S Preston Street
  • Preston Street from Market Street to River Road
  • E Witherspoon Street from E River Road to Adams Street

  No Parking Areas
  Friday, June 16 & Saturday, June 17: 8am – 11:59pm

  • E River Rd from E Witherspoon Street to Frankfort Ave

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/06

  Date(s) In Effect: June 11, 2023 1:00 pm - June 11, 2023 7:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Downtown Louisville will host CycLouVia on Main Street from 2 – 6pm. Be aware of the following road closures. Please note that side streets may also be impacted by these closures. Cross traffic will be permitted at Brook Street, 2nd Street, and 8th Street when it does not affect the event.

  Road Closures:
  1pm – 7pm

  • Main Street from Hancock Street to 10th Street
  • South Jackson Street from East Market Street to East Main Street
  • North Preston Street from East Washington Street to East Main Street
  • North Brook Street from East Washington Street to East Main Street
  • South Brook Street from East Market Street to East Main Street
  • North 1st Street from East Washington Street to East Main Street
  • South 1st Street from East Market Street to East Main Street
  • North 3rd Street from River Road to East Main Street
  • South 3rd Street from East Market Street to East Main Street
  • South 4th Street from East Market Street to East Main Street
  • South 5th Street from East Market Street to East Main Street
  • North 6th Street from West Washington Street to East Main Street
  • South 7th Street from East Market Street to East Main Street
  • South 9th Street from East Market Street to East Main Street

  No Parking Areas:
  All day

  • Main Street from Hancock Street to 10th Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/02

  Date(s) In Effect: June 3, 2023 7:00 am - June 3, 2023 11:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the 70th WHAS Crusade for Children will be taking place in Downtown Louisville. Be aware of the following road closures. Please note that side streets may also be impacted by these closures.

  Road Closures:
  7am – 9pm

  • Chestnut Street from 5th Street to 8th Street
  • 5th Street from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Broadway
  • Armory Place from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Chestnut Street
  • 6th Street from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Chestnut Street

  7am – 11pm

  • 6th Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway

• Traffic Alert – Issued 05/24

  Date(s) In Effect: May 29, 2023 6:00 am - May 29, 2023 2:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  On Monday, May 29, 2023, the city of Louisville will host the Mayor’s Hike, Bike, and Paddle event. Be aware of the following road closures and no parking areas. Please note that side streets will be impacted by these closures. Cross-street traffic will be permitted as long as it does not impede the route.

  Ramp Closures
  9am – 2pm

  • I-65N Exit Ramp to Muhammad Ali
  • I-264E Exit Ramp to Southern Parkway

  Road Closures
  9am – 2pm

  • Witherspoon Street from Bingham Way to River Road
  • Preston Street from River Road to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
  • Muhammad Ali Boulevard from Preston Street to Third Street
  • Third Street from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Southern Parkway
  • Southern Parkway from Third Street to New Cut Road/Taylor Boulevard
  • Iroquois Park Road from Taylor Boulevard to Rundill Road
  • Rundill Road from Uppill Road to Amphitheater Road
  • Knoll Gate Road from Amphitheater Road to Rundill Road
  • Amphitheater Road from Rundill Road to Knoll Gate Road

  No Parking Areas
  6am – 2pm

  • Witherspoon Street from Bingham Way to River Road
  • Preston Street from River Road to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
  • Muhammad Ali Boulevard from Preston Street to Third Street
  • Third Street from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Southern Parkway
  • Southern Parkway from Third Street to New Cut Road/Taylor Boulevard
  • Iroquois Park Road from New Cut Road to Rundill Road
  • Rundill Road from Uppill Road to Iroquois Park Road
  • Rundill Road from Iroquois Park Road to Amphitheater Road
  • Amphitheater Road from Rundill Road to Knoll Gate Road

• Traffic Alert – Issued 5/4

  Date(s) In Effect: May 8, 2023 12:00 pm - October 1, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Beginning Monday, May 8, the southbound lane of 4th Street between Main and Market will be closed. This closure is expected to be in place until October 1, 2023. There will be a pedestrian walk path and bike lane open in the southbound lane. The pedestrian sidewalk on the northbound side of 4th St. will remain open.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 4/26

  Date(s) In Effect: April 30, 2023 12:00 pm - April 30, 2023 8:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Zoeller® Pump Company Pegasus® Parade is taking place this Sunday, April 30 at 3:00 pm. The parade will begin on Broadway at Campbell St. and move west to 9th St.

  Closures along the route will begin between 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm and continue until 8 pm. Side streets, adjacent streets, and intersections to the route may also be affected. 

  Be aware of these closures:
  1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

  • Vine Street from Lampton Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Swan Street between Vine Street and Lampton Street
  • Finzer Street between Broadway and Logan Street
  • Broadway from Barret Avenue to Chestnut Street Connector
  • Gray Street from Jackson Street to Preston Street
  • 9^th Street (north) from Kentucky Street to Broadway

  2:30 pm – 8:00 pm

  • Broadway from Chestnut Street Connector to 11^th Street
  • Gray Street from Shelby Street to 1^st Street
  • Stoneware Alley from Vine Street to Barret Avenue
  • Jacob Street from Clay Street to Preston Street
  • Barret Avenue from St. Anthony Place to Rubel Avenue
  • Vine Street from Brent Street to Lampton Street
  • Logan Street from Breckinridge Street to Broadway
  • Finzer Street from Broadway to Gray Street
  • Finzer Street from Shelby Street to Preston Street
  • Finzer Street from Floyd Street to Brook Street
  • Jacob Street from Floyd Street to Brook Street
  • Shelby Street from Finzer Street to Chestnut Street
  • Clay Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Hancock Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Jackson Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Preston Street from Broadway to Chestnut Street
  • Floyd Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Brook Street from Gray Street to Breckinridge Street
  • First Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway
  • Second Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Third Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway
  • Fourth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Fifth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Sixth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Seventh Street from Chestnut Street to Kentucky Street
  • Eighth Street from Chestnut Street to Breckinridge Street
  • York Street from 4^th Street to 8^th Street
  • 9^th Street from Broadway to Chestnut Street

  No Parking Areas
  Noon – 8:00 pm

  • Floyd Street from Gray Street to Jacob Street
  • Jackson Street from Gray Street to Broadway
  • Rubel Avenue from Broadway to Breckinridge Street
  • Vine Street from Brent Street to Breckinridge Street
  • Brent Street from Broadway to Stoneware Alley
  • Hamilton Avenue from Lexington Road to end
  • Magazine Street from 8^th Street to 9^th Street
  • 9^th Street from Broadway to Kentucky Street
  • Roy Wilkins Boulevard from Chestnut Street to Broadway
  • Gray Street from Preston Street to Jackson Street
  • Campbell Street from Finzer Street to Gray Street
  • Finzer Street from Logan Street to Campbell Street
  • Brook Street from Gray Street to Jacob Street
  • Preston Street from Springer Alley to Jacob Street
  • Broadway from Barret Avenue to 11^th Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 4/24

  Date(s) In Effect: April 28, 2023 9:00 am - April 29, 2023 4:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival mini & Marathon is taking place this Saturday, April 29. Please be aware of these road closures in Downtown and throughout Louisville, starting Friday, April 28 through Saturday, April 29.

  The following streets will be closed and/or traffic will be diverted. Adjacent streets to the route may also be affected. Cross traffic will be allowed at all intersections when it does not affect the race.

  Road closures:
  April 28, 9:00am – April 29, 4:00pm:

  • Adams St. from Campbell St. to Cable St.

  April 29, 4:00am – 4:00pm:

  • Main St. from Jackson Street to Brook Street
  • Preston St. from Main to River Road
  • River Rd. from Witherspoon St. to Frankfort Ave. *local access to Big Four Bridge
  • Washington St. from Floyd St. to Preston St.
  • Witherspoon St. from Floyd St. to Preston St.
  • Floyd St. from Witherspoon St. to Main St.

  April 29, 6:30am – 4:00pm:

  • Official Start: Floyd St. & Main St.
  • Main St. from Jackson St. to 20th St.
  • 20th St. from Main St. to Market St.
  • Market St. from 20th to 13th St.
  • Muhammad Ali Blvd. from 12th St. to 14th St.
  • 13th St. from Market St. to Broadway
  • Broadway from 15th St. to 2nd St.
  • 4th St. from Broadway to Oakdale
  • Park Ave. from 4th St. to 6th St.
  • 6th St. from Park Ave. to Magnolia
  • Magnolia from 4th St. to 6th St.
  • Central Ave. from Taylor Blvd. to 3rd St.
  • 3rd St. from Central Ave. to Main St.

  No parking or stopping:
  April 28, 10:00pm – April 29, 5:00pm:

  • 3rd St. from Broadway to Central Ave.

  April 29, 12:00am – 5:00pm:

  • Main St. from Jackson St. to 21st St.
  • 20th St. from Main St. to Jefferson St.
  • Market St. from 21st St. to 12th St.
  • 13th St. from Market St. to Broadway
  • Broadway from 14th St. to 3rd St.
  • 4th St. from Broadway to Central Ave.
  • Park Ave. from 4th St. to 6th St.
  • 6th St. from Park Ave. to Magnolia
  • Magnolia from 4th St. to 6th St.
  • Central Ave. from 3rd St. to Taylor Ave.
  • 3rd St. from Central Ave. to W. River Rd.
  • Preston St. from Main St. to E. River Rd.
  • E. River Rd. from Preston St. to 1250 E. River Rd.
  • E. Witherspoon Rd. from Floyd St. to River Rd.
  • Adams St. from E. Witherspoon Rd. to Quincy St.
  • Washington St. from Floyd St. to Preston St.
  • Floyd St. from Witherspoon St. to Main St. 

• Traffic Alert – Issued 04/17

  Date(s) In Effect: April 20, 2023 9:45 pm - April 23, 2023 9:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Thunder Over Louisville is taking place this Saturday, April 22. Please be aware of these road, ramp, and bridge closures in Downtown and throughout Louisville, starting Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23.

  Bridge and ramp closures:
  April 20, 9:45am – April 23, 2:00pm:

  • 2nd St/Clark Memorial Bridge from W. Main St. to W. Riverside Dr.

  April 22, 12:00am – April 23, 8:00am:

  • 3rd St. Ramp Exit from 1-64 West
  • 2nd St. Ramp Entrance to I-64 East

  April 22, 5:00pm – 10:30pm:

  • Kennedy Bridge at I-65 South

  April 22, 6:30pm – April 23, 2:00am:

  • Lincoln Bridge at I-65 North

  Interstates closed:
  April 22, 8:30pm – 10:30pm:

  • I-65 North from I-264 (Watterson Expressway) to I-64
  • I-65 South (Indiana) from I-265 to I-64 (Kentucky)
  • I-64 West from I-264 (Watterson Expressway) to 22nd St.
  • I-64 East from I-264 (Shawnee Expressway) to I-65

  Interstate Ramps closed:
  April 22, 8:30pm – 11:30pm:

  • Preston St. Ramp Entrance to I-65 North
  • St Catherine St. Ramp Entrance to I-65 North
  • Muhammad Ali Blvd. Ramp Entrance to I-65 North
  • 9th St. Ramp Entrance to I-64 East
  • 9th St. Ramp Entrance to I-64 West
  • 22nd St. Ramp Entrance to I-64 East
  • Zorn Ave. Ramp Entrance to I-71 South (toward Downtown)
  • Grinstead Dr. Ramp Entrance to I-64 West
  • Cannons Ln. Ramp Entrance to I-64 West

  Road direction changes:
  April 22, 9:00pm – April 23, 1:00am:

  • Market St. from 6th St. to 10th St., reversed from Eastbound to Westbound
  • 3rd St. from Main St. to Broadway, converted to one-way Southbound

  Road closures/restricted access:
  April 21, 10:30am – April 23, 8:00am:

  • W. River Rd. from N. 2nd St.to N. 6th St.
  • Witherspoon from N. Preston St. to N. Book St.
  • E. River Rd. from N. Preston St. to Witherspoon
  • Bingham Way from W. River Rd. to Witherspoon
  • N. Floyd St. from Witherspoon to Washington St.

  April 22, 12:00am – April 23, 8:00am:

  • N. 2nd St. from Witherspoon to W. River Rd.

  April 22, 9:00am – April 23, 8:00am:

  • N. 3rd St from Main St. to W. River Rd.
  • N. 2nd St from Main St. to Witherspoon
  • N. 1st St from Main St. to Witherspoon
  • N. Brook St from Main St. to Witherspoon
  • N. Floyd St from Main St. to Washington
  • N. Preston St from Main St. to Witherspoon
  • Witherspoon from N. Brook St. to 2nd St.
  • Witherspoon from N. Preston St. to Adams St.
  • Washington from 1st St. to 2nd St.
  • Armory Pl. from Liberty St. to Muhammad Ali Blvd.

  April 22, 1:00pm – April 23, 9:00am:

  • Washington from N. Preston St. to N. 1st St.

  April 22, 6:30pm – April 23, 2:00am

  • S. 2nd St. from Main St. to Jacob St.
  • Muhammad Ali Blvd. from Clay St. to Roy Wilkins (9th St.)

  No stopping anytime:
  April 21, 10:00am – April 23, 12:00am:

  • W. River Rd. from 8th St. to Bingham Way
  • Bingham Way from W. River Rd. to Witherspoon
  • Witherspoon from Bingham Way to N. Preston St.
  • E. River Rd from N Preston St. to Witherspoon

  April 22, all day:

  • River Rd. from Witherspoon to Blankenbaker Ln.
  • Witherspoon St. from 2nd St. to River Rd.
  • Washington St. from 2nd St. to Preston St.
  • Main St. from Story Ave. to 22nd St.
  • Market St. from Baxter Ave. to 10th St.
  • Jefferson St. from Preston St. to Roy Wilkins (9th St.)
  • Liberty St. from Baxter Ave. to Roy Wilkins (9th St.)
  • Muhammad Ali Blvd. from Clay St. to Roy Wilkins (9th St.)
  • Chestnut St. from 1st St. to Roy Wilkins (9th St.)
  • Broadway from Barrett Ave. to 12th St.
  • Jacob St. from 2nd St. to 1st St.
  • Kentucky St. from 6th St. to 4th St.
  • Oak St. from Floyd St. to 8th St., *South side only
  • Jackson St. from Main St. to Market St.
  • Preston St. from Witherspoon to Woodbine
  • Floyd St. from Witherspoon to Muhammad Ali Blvd.
  • Brook St. from Witherspoon to Muhammad Ali Blvd.
  • 1st St. from Witherspoon to College St.
  • 1st St. from College St. to Cardinal, *West side only
  • 2nd St. from Main St. to College St.
  • 3rd St. from W River Rd. to Eastern Pkwy
  • 4th St. from River Rd. to Winkler Ave.
  • 5th St. from Main St. to Broadway
  • Armory Pl. from Liberty St. to Muhammad Ali Blvd.
  • 6th St. from River Rd. to Hill St.
  • 7th St. from Washington to Liberty St.
  • 7th St. from Myrtle to Algonquin Pkwy
  • 8th St. from Washington to Broadway
  • 9th St. from Main St. to Market St.
  • Roy Wilkins Blvd. from Market to Myrtle
  • 15th St. from Main St. to Portland Ave.
  • 22nd St. from Bank St. to Northwestern Pkwy
  • Portland Ave. from 15th St. to 22nd St., *North side only
  • Baxter Ave. from Main St to Broadway
  • S. Johnson St. from Market St. to Story Ave.
  • Lexington Rd. from Baxter Ave. to Payne St.
  • Mellwood Ave. from Spring St. to Zorn Ave.
  • Story Ave from Main St. to Frankfort
  • Adams S.t from Witherspoon to Story Ave.
  • Spring St. from Story Ave. to Lexington Ave.
  • Frankfort Ave. from River Rd. to Story Ave.
  • Baxter Ave. from Broadway to Highland Ave., *West side only
  • Bardstown Rd. from Broadway to Taylorsville Rd., *West side only
  • Campbell from Adams St. to E. Water St.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 3/30

  Date(s) In Effect: April 1, 2023 12:00 am - April 1, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The 2023 Louisville Triple Crown of Running (LTCOR) 15K is taking place this Saturday, April 1st. Be aware of these road closures from 4am – 1pm:

  • W. River Road between E. Witherspoon St. and Indian Hills Trail
  • W. River Road between 9th St. and Bingham Way
  • E. Witherspoon St. between N. Preston St. and North 2nd St.
  • S. Jackson St. between E. Washington St. and East Witherspoon St.
  • Main St. between 8th St. and 6th St.
  • E. Witherspoon St. between S. Jackson St. and River Road
  • 7th St. between Main St. and River Road
  • 6th St. between Main St. and River Road
  • E. Witherspoon St. between N. Preston St. and Adams Street
  • E. Witherspoon St. between Adams St. and River Road
  • 1st St. between E. Washington St. and East Witherspoon St.
  • Brook St. between E. Washington St. and East Witherspoon St.
  • Floyd St. between E. Washington St. and River Road
  • Preston St. between E. Washington St. and River Road
  • Bingham Way between E. Witherspoon St. and River Road
  • E. Washington St. between 1st St. and S. Preston St.

  Roads along the 15K route will begin closing at 4:00am and will reopen as the last participants cross each respective intersection or at 1:00pm. All the streets used for the race will be closed to non-participants and cars, but traffic will be allowed to pass when its safe. Main St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets will be open.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 3/22/23

  Date(s) In Effect: March 25, 2023 12:00 am - March 25, 2023 11:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The NuLu Bock Fest & Wurst Fest returns for its 6th year this Saturday, March 25. Be aware of these road closures:

  • 12:00am – 11:00pm: Market St, between S. Hancock St. and S. Campbell St.
  • 5:00am – 11:00pm: Clay St. between E. Main St. and E. Jefferson St.
  • 5:00am – 11:00pm: Shelby St. between E. Main St. and E. Jefferson St.

  The Festival kicks off at noon and runs until 6pm in the 600, 700, and 800 blocks of E. Market Street. The iconic fest will feature bock, wursts, goat racing, and live performances.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 03/15/2023

  Date(s) In Effect: March 18, 2023 4:00 am - March 18, 2023 12:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Road Closures
  Saturday, March 18, 2023
  The 2023 Louisville Triple Crown of Running (LTCOR) 10K is taking place this Saturday, March 18 in Downtown Louisville. Be aware of these road closures:

  • 4:00am – 12:00pm: Main St. between S. Hancock St. and S. Floyd St.
  • 4:00am – 12:00pm: Preston St. between E. Main St. and E. Witherspoon St.
  • 4:00am – 12:00pm: Washington St. between S. Floyd St. and N. Preston St.
  • 7:00am – 8:45am: Main Street between S. Floyd St. and S. 5th St.
  • 7:00am – 8:45am: 5th St between Main St. and W. Liberty St.
  • 7:00am – 8:30am: 5th St. between W. Liberty St. W. Chestnut St.
  • 7:00am – 8:20am: Chestnut St. between S. 5th St. and S. 7th St.
  • 7:00am – 8:20am: 7th St between W. Chestnut St. and Magazine St.
  • 7:00am – 8:20am: Magazine St. between S. 7th St. and S. 8th St.
  • 7:00am – 8:30am: 8th St. between Magazine St. and W. Liberty St.
  • 7:00am – 8:30am: Liberty St. between S 8th St and S. 5th St.
  • 7:00am – 8:35am: Market St. between S. 5th St. and S. 8th St.
  • 7:00am – 8:35am: 8th St. between S. Market St. and W. Main St.
  • 7:00am – 8:45am: Main St between S. 8th St. and S. Floyd St.
  • 7:00am – 8:45am: Floyd St. between E. Main St. and E. Washington St.
  • 7:00am – 9:30am: Witherspoon St. between N. Preston St. and Adams St.
  • 7:00am – 9:15am: Adams St. between E. Witherspoon St. and Quincy St.

  Roads along the 10K route will begin closing at 4:00am and 7:00am and will reopen as the last participants cross each respective intersection. Streets along the route will be fully closed to non-participants and vehicular traffic except for Main Street, between 2nd and 3rd streets.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 03/01/2023

  Date(s) In Effect: March 4, 2023 12:00 am - March 4, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Road Closures
  Saturday, March 4, 2023
  The 2023 Louisville Triple Crown of Running (LTCOR) Series will kick off Saturday, March 4 with a 5K race. Be aware of these road closures:

  • 4:00 – 9:00 am: Market St. between Preston and Floyd
  • 7:30 – 8:30 am: Market St. between Floyd and 3rd
  • 7:30 – 8:30 am: 3rd St. between Market and Chestnut
  • 7:30 – 8:40 am: Chestnut St. between 3rd and 8th
  • 7:30 – 8:45 am: 8th St. between Chestnut and Liberty
  • 7:30 – 9:00 am: Liberty St. between 8th and 5th
  • 7:30 – 9:00 am: 5th St. between Liberty and Market
  • 7:30 – 9:30 am: Market St. between 5th and 7th
  • 7:30 – 9:30 am: 7th St. between Market and Main
  • 7:30 – 9:30 am: Main St. between 7th and Preston

  Roads along the 5K route will begin closing at 7:30 am and will open as the last participants cross each respective intersection. Road closures taking place earlier in the route are expected to be closed for less than 90 minutes. Road closures along the last miles of the race, will be reopened between 9:30 am and 11:00 am.

  Cross traffic will be allowed to cross the route at certain intersections staffed by off-duty police officers as determined by Louisville Metro Police Department.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 2/17/23

  Date(s) In Effect: February 20, 2023 12:00 am - July 7, 2023 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Portions of E. Liberty Street to Close for Emergency Repair

  Beginning February 20, 2023

  Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) will close portions of E. Liberty St. beginning Monday, February 20 for an emergency sewer line replacement under Liberty Street between S. Clay and E. Chestnut streets.

  The section of E. Liberty Street between Wenzel and Chestnut streets will be partially closed, starting next week, to allow for pavement cutting. Beginning February 27, E. Liberty Street between Wenzel and Chestnut streets will completely close to replace the pipe in that area.

  The estimated completion date for repairs is June 16, with paving and milling completed by July 7.

  *All work will pause and the roadway will open between April 21 to May 8 for the 2023 Derby Festival activities.

  
  Map provided by MSD.

• Traffic Alert – Issues 11/22/22

  Date(s) In Effect: November 23, 2022 9:30 am - November 26, 2022 6:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Light Up Louisville Road Closures

  On Wednesday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m. – Saturday, November 26 at 6 a.m., be aware of the following road closures:

  • Jefferson St. from 5th St. to 6th St.
  • 6th St. from Market St. to Liberty St.

  On Friday, November 24, from 12 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., be aware of the following road closures:

  • Jefferson St. from 3rd St. to 8th St.
  • Liberty St. from 4th St. to Roy Wilkins Ave.
  • 4th St. from Market St. to Muhammad Ali Blvd.
  • 5th St. from Muhammad Ali Blvd. to Market St.
  • 6th St. from Market St. to Cedar St.
  • 7th St. from Market St. to Muhammad Ali Blvd.
  • 7th St. from Cedar St. to Jefferson St.
  • 8th St. from Market St. to Liberty St.
  • Armory Place from Muhammad Ali Blvd. to Liberty St.
  • Congress Alley from 6th St. to 8th St.
  • Court Place from 5th St. to 6th St.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 11/12

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Temporary Closure of Jefferson St. between 5th & 6th

  November 16, 2022

  The Light Up Louisville Tree will be en route to Jefferson Square Park on Wednesday, November 16. Jefferson St. between 5th & 6th will be temporary closed to allow for the unloading of the tree at approximately 12 p.m. There will be restricted access during the tree installation, which is estimated to last 3 – 4 hours.

  Please note, meters on both sides of Jefferson between 5th & 6th will be bagged starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 10/02/22

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Road Closures

  October 8, 2022

  On Saturday, Oct. 8, the Louisville Sports Commission will host the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon. There will be road closures during various parts of the run at rolling times.

  Please read below for specific times and blocks of road closures.

  5:30 – 8:45AM:

  • Main Street (6th St to 4th St)

  7:50 – 8:25AM:

  • Main Street (6th St to Preston St)

  7:50 – 9:25AM:

  • Preston St (Main St to Witherspoon St)

  • Witherspoon St (Preston St to River Road)

  8:00 – 11:15AM:

  • River Rd (Witherspoon St to Big Four Pedestrian Bridge)

  8:20 – 9:50AM:

  • Adams St (Witherspoon St to Story Ave)

  8:25 – 10:10AM:

  • Lexington Rd (Spring St to Grinstead Dr)
  • S Spring St and Locust St (coming out of Beargrass Creek Trail)

  8:25 – 10:40AM:

  • I-64 East exit ramp at Story Ave

  • Spring St (Story Ave. to Lexington Rd)

  8:25 – 11:00AM:

  • Story Ave (Adams St to Brownsboro Rd)

  8:45 – 11:00AM:

  • Frankfort Ave (controlled opening heading south from River Rd across Story Ave)

  8:45 – 11:45AM:

  • River Road at 4th St (controlled opening)
  • 4th St (Main St to Liberty St)

• Traffic Alert – Issued 9/22/22

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Partial Intersection Closure

  September 26, 2022 – September 30, 2022

  Beginning Monday, September 26, the intersection at Third St. and Muhammad Ali Blvd. will be partially closed for street repairs and Third St. will have restricted access from Liberty St. to Guthrie St. Street repairs will run through Friday, September 30.

  Please note:

  • There will be no north/south access at Muhammad Ali Blvd. and west bound access at Muhammad Ali Blvd. at Third St. will be restricted to one lane
  • Third St., north of Muhammad Ali, can be accessed from W. Liberty St.
  • Third St., south of Muhammad Ali, can be accessed from Guthrie St. or W. Chestnut St.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 09/01/22

  Date(s) In Effect: September 3, 2022 11:00 am - September 3, 2022 2:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Street Closures – WorldFest Parade of Cultures

  09/03/22

  WorldFest is back in Downtown Louisville this weekend from September 2 – 5! If you are interested in the WorldFest lineup, click here.

  Be aware of these road closures on Saturday, September 3:

  11AM – 12:45PM

  • 5th Street from Jefferson Street to Market Street

  11:45AM – 12:45PM

  • 5th Street from Market Street to Main Street
  • Market Street from 6th Street to 4th Street
  • Main Street from 4th Street to 6th Street

  No Parking Areas

  8AM – 2PM

  • 5th Street from Jefferson Street to Main Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 08/04/22

  Date(s) In Effect: August 6, 2022 6:00 am - August 6, 2022 11:59 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Summer Beer Fest at Frazier is back this Saturday, Aug. 6th! If you are interested in coming, get your tickets here.

  Be aware of these road closures, from 6AM to 12AM:

  • Main St. closed between 8^th and 9^th St.
  • 9^th St. closed between Main and Washington St.

  

• Traffic Alert – Issued 07/18/22

  Date(s) In Effect: July 24, 2022 7:00 am - July 24, 2022 10:30 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The 2022 Tri Louisville Triathlon is taking place Sunday, July 24th! If you want to take part, you can still register here!

  Be aware of these street closings, from 7:00AM – 10:30AM:

  • River Rd. closed in both directions from Edith Ave. to Witherspoon St.
  • Witherspoon closed in both directions from River Rd. to 1^st St.
  • River Rd. closed in both directions from Witherspoon St. to 6^th St.
  • 6^th St. closed from River Rd. to Main St.
  • Main St. closed in both directions from 6^th St. to 13^th St.

  

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/05/22

  Date(s) In Effect: July 5, 2022 10:00 pm - September 12, 2022 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  A section of Interstate 65 South will be closed just past the Kennedy bridge starting tonight, July 5, at 10 p.m.

  Drivers coming south on the bridge will be diverted toward Jefferson Street but will be able to merge back onto I-65 just before Hospital Curve.

  Weekday lane and ramp closures are also possible from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and weekend lane and ramp closures are possible from 7 p.m. Fridays to 6 a.m. Mondays at these locations:

  • I-64 East ramp to I-65 North for the Abraham Lincoln Bridge.
  • I-64 East at the I-65 South overpass at mile point 5.4.
  • I-65 North ramp to I-64 West.
  • I-65 South ramp to I-64 East and I-71 North

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/16/22

  Date(s) In Effect: June 18, 2022 10:00 am - June 18, 2022 2:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Kentuckiana Pride Parade is back this year! Be aware of street closures and join our community to celebrate and support diversity this Saturday, June 18!

  The parade will start at Market and Campbell Streets at noon, heading west to Preston, and then north to Waterfront Park’s Big Four Lawn.

  

  Street Closings and No Parking for The Kentuckiana Pride Parade, June 18, 2022

  Closing at 10:00 a.m.
  Assembly (No Parking 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

  • S Wenzel St, 100-200 blocks
  • S Campbell St, 100-200 blocks

  Closing at 12:00 p.m.
  Parade Route (No Parking 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

  • E Market St, 400-1000 blocks
  • S Preston St, 100 block
  • N Preston St, 100-200 blocks
  • W River Rd, 200 block
  • River Rd, 200 block
  • E River Rd, 300-1101, at E Witherspoon St

  Side Roads (No Entry to Parade Route)

  • S Shelby St, 100-200 blocks
  • S Clay St, 100-200 blocks
  • S Hancock St, 100-200 blocks
  • S Jackson St, 100-200 blocks
  • S Preston St, 200 block
  • E Market St, 300 block
  • E Main St, 300 and 400 block
  • E Washington St, 300 block
  • E Witherspoon St, 300-400 blocks and Adams St to River Rd

  Disbursement

  • E River Rd, 1101, at E Witherspoon St, to 1500 block, at Frankfort Ave

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/09/22

  Date(s) In Effect: June 11, 2022 1:00 pm - June 11, 2022 3:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  There will be a March For Our Lives Rally and Walk on Saturday, June 11, starting at 1 p.m. at Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St. Street closings will impact traffic:

  • West Jefferson, between 5th and 6th
  • Sixth Street, between Jefferson and Chestnut

  Please be aware of alternate routes.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/07/22

  Date(s) In Effect: June 12, 2022 5:00 pm - June 15, 2022 5:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Jackson Street, between Market and Main streets, will be closed to through traffic starting the evening of Sunday, June 12, through the afternoon of Wednesday, June 15. Please be aware of alternate routes.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 06/03/22

  Date(s) In Effect: June 5, 2022 2:00 pm - June 5, 2022 6:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  CycLOUvia is on Main Street! Louisville’s popular open streets event will take place on Sunday, June 5th 2022, from 2:00-6:00pm. Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between 10th Street and Wenzel Street, with facilitated crossings at 8th Street, 2nd Street, and Clay Street.

  Please join us for family fun and walk, bike, skate, or dance your way down Main Street!

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• Traffic Alert – Issued 05/26/22

  Date(s) In Effect: May 30, 2022 4:00 am - May 30, 2022 1:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Mayor’s annual Memorial Day Hike, Bike and Paddle will be held Monday, May 30.

  See map of bike route: https://louisvilleky.gov/city-events/document/bike-route

  Be aware of closed roads, from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • River Road from Frankfort Avenue to East Witherspoon Street
  • Preston Street from East Witherspoon Street to Market Street
  • Market Street from Preston Street to Southwestern Parkway
  • Southwestern Parkway from Market Street to Shawnee Park Road
  • Shawnee Park Road from Southwestern Parkway to Shawnee Crossroads
  • Shawnee Crossroads from Shawnee Park Road through Shawnee Park Road loop

  And no parking on these roads:

  • River Road from Frankfort Avenue to East Witherspoon Street
  • Preston Street from East Witherspoon Street to Market Street
  • Market Street from Preston Street to Southwestern Parkway
  • Southwestern Parkway from Market Street to Shawnee Park Road
  • Shawnee Park Road from Southwestern Parkway to Shawnee Crossroads
  • Shawnee Crossroads from Shawnee Park Road through Shawnee Park Road loop

• Traffic Alert – Issued 05/20/22

  Date(s) In Effect: May 20, 2022 4:00 pm - May 20, 2022 10:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The 2^nd Street Bridge is closed due to a car accident on Friday afternoon, both north and southbound lanes of the Clark Memorial Bridge are closed. As of 4:00 p.m., officials are not certain how long the closure will last.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 04/28/22

  Date(s) In Effect: May 1, 2022 1:00 pm - May 1, 2022 5:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Kicking off the Derby week festivities, the Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade returns to Broadway this Sunday, May 1. Road closures begin at 1, and the parade will march at 3 p.m., heading west on Broadway for approximately 17 blocks, lasting two hours.

  For Tickets

  

  

• Traffic Alert – Issued 04/25/22

  Date(s) In Effect: April 30, 2022 7:00 am - April 30, 2022 5:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Derby Festival events continue, with the GE Appliances Derby Festival MiniMarathon & Marathon this Saturday, April 30!

  Races start at 7 a.m. at the Starting Line, at the intersection of Main St. and Preston St.

  Please be aware of the following street closures:

  GE Appliances Derby Festival MiniMarathon & Marathon this Saturday, April 30  

  • Main Street, closed from S Jackson Street to 21st Street
  • 20th Street, closed from Main Street to Jefferson Street
  • Market Street, closed from 21st Street to 12th Street
  • 13th Street, closed from Market Street to Broadway
  • Broadway, closed from 14th Street to 3rd Street
  • 4th Street, closed from Broadway to Central Avenue
  • Central Ave, closed from 2nd Street to Taylor Avenue
  • 3rd Street, closed from Central Avenue to W River Road
  • Preston Street, closed from Main Street to E River Road
  • E River Road, closed from Preston Street to 1250 E River Road
  • E Witherspoon Road, closed from Floyd St to River Road
  • Adams Street, closed from E Witherspoon Road to Quincy Street
  • Park Avenue, closed from 4th Street to 6th Street
  • 6th Street, closed from Park Avenue to Magnolia Avenue
  • Magnolia Avenue, closed from 4th Street to 6th Street

  ALL ABOVE LISTED STREETS ARE “NO PARKING OR NO STOPPING” AREAS FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY, APRIL 29, TO 5 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 04/19/22

  Date(s) In Effect: April 21, 2022 9:30 am - April 24, 2022 2:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Big Four Bridge is closed Friday 11am – 5pm for the air show practice and Saturday 9am – midnight.

  Clark Memorial Bridge (Second Street Bridge)  

  • Thursday, April 21, 2022 9:30 am to Midnight
  • Friday, April 22, 2022 All day
  • Saturday, April 23, 2022 All day
  • Sunday, April 24, 2022 Midnight to 2 pm

  10:30 am (Friday, April 22, 2022) – 2 pm (Sunday, April 24, 2022)  

  • River Road from Bingham Way to Sixth Street
  • Bingham Way from Joe’s Crab Shack/Witherspoon Street to River Road

  11 am (Friday, April 22, 2022) – 9 am (Sunday, April 24, 2022)  

  • Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to Brook Street
  • Floyd Street at Washington Street closed (only open to residents)
  • River Road from Preston Street to Witherspoon Street

  Midnight (Friday April 22, 2022) – 9 am (Sunday, April 24, 2022)  

  • Ramp from westbound Interstate 64 to Third Street (no turn on River Road) ∙ Ramp from Second Street to eastbound Interstate 64

  8 am (Saturday, April 23, 2022) – 1 am (Sunday, April 24, 2022)  

  • Second Street from Main Street to River Road (local access to local garages only)

  9 am (Saturday, April 23, 2022) – 1 am (Sunday, April 24, 2022)  

  • (Local traffic and pass traffic will be allowed provided there are no pedestrian safety issues.)  ∙ River Road from Witherspoon Street to Preston Street
  • Frankfort Avenue from River Road to Story Ave. (local and Tow Lot traffic only)  ∙ Witherspoon Street from Brook Street to Second Street
  • Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to Adams Street
  • Washington Street from First Street to Second Street
  • Preston Street from Main Street to Witherspoon Street
  • Floyd Street from Main Street to Witherspoon Street
  • Brook Street from Main Street to Witherspoon Street
  • First Street from Main Street to Witherspoon Street
  • Second Street from Main Street to River Road
  • Third Street from Main Street to River Road (access will be allowed to parking garages)

  6 pm – 11:30 pm (Saturday, April 23, 2022)  

  • Ramp from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Interstate 65 northbound
  • Ramp from Jackson Street to Interstate 65 northbound

  9 pm (Saturday, April 23, 2022) – 1 am (Sunday, April 24, 2022)  

  • Market Street from Sixth Street to 10th Street will be reversed from eastbound traffic to  westbound traffic

  9 pm – end of night (Saturday, April 23, 2022)  

  • Third Street from Main Street to Broadway will be one way southbound

  8:30 pm – 11:30 pm (Saturday, April 23, 2022)  

  • Interstate 65 northbound from Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) to Interstate 64
  • Interstate 65 southbound from Interstate 265 (Indiana) to Interstate 64
  • Interstate 64 westbound from Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) to 22nd Street
  • Interstate 64 eastbound from Interstate 264 (Shawnee Expressway) to Interstate 65
  • Interstate 71 southbound from Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) to Interstate 65

  Emergency Route

  Only authorized emergency vehicles can use the following route from 6:30 pm on Saturday,  April 23, 2022 

  • Muhammad Ali Boulevard from Roy Wilkins Boulevard to Clay Street  ∙ Second Street from Main Street to Jacob Street
  • Northbound Second Street traffic will be diverted at College Street

• Traffic Alert – Issued 04/07/22

  Date(s) In Effect: April 16, 2022 12:00 am - April 17, 2022 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  West Main Street, between 7th and 8th Streets, will be closed for a special event on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Both intersections will remain open; please plan accordingly.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 03/30/22

  Date(s) In Effect: April 5, 2022 12:00 am - April 6, 2022 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Guthrie St. between 2nd and 4th Street will be milled and paved next Tuesday and Wednesday, April 5 and 6, 2022, weather permitting. The 2nd and 4th Street intersections will be open and uninterrupted, but the 3rd Street intersection will be affected. Please expect possible delays.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 3/30/22

  Date(s) In Effect: April 2, 2022 5:00 am - April 2, 2022 1:00 pm

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The third leg of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running series, a 15K race, is being run this Saturday, April 2, 2022. The race will start at 7:30 a.m. at Witherspoon and Brook Streets, do a loop around Market St., and head east on River Road. Please see map of route below. The Triple Crown of Running (5K, 10K, and 15K races) leads up to the Kentucky Derby Festival mini-marathon and marathon.

  

  SATURDAY, APRIL 2

  ROAD CLOSED

  On the following streets from 5am to 1pm:

  • Witherspoon from N Preston to S 1st Street
  • River Rd. from Witherspoon to 8th Street
  • 7th Street from River Rd. to W. Market St.
  • W. Market St. from 7th St. to S. Jackson St.
  • S. Jackson St. from W. Market St. to E. Witherspoon
  • E. Witherspoon from N. Preston St. to River Rd.
  • River Rd. from E. Witherspoon/N Preston to Indian Hills

• Traffic Alert – Issued 03/04/22

  Date(s) In Effect: March 15, 2022 12:00 am - March 20, 2022 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Downtown Traffic Alert

  Main Street Between 2nd Street and Brook Street

  Begins 3/15
  Main St is scheduled to be repaved between Brook & 2nd Streets during the week of 3/15, which should take care of the restoration work. This paving will take a few days to complete and will necessitate lane closures, but the road will not be closed.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 2/25/22

  Date(s) In Effect: March 19, 2022 5:00 am - March 19, 2022 11:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Triple Crown 10K is the 2nd leg of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running series for 2022. The series consists of a 5K, 10K, and 15K race leading up to the Kentucky Derby Festival Mini‐ and Marathon.

  Scheduled to start at 8:00 am on Saturday, March 19th, the 10K will start at Brook and East Market Streets in downtown Louisville.  The Triple Crown 10K event will take place within the central business district of Downtown Louisville.  The course routes south on Brook Street, west on Chestnut, north on 9th Street, east on Liberty, north on 5th Street, west on Market, north on 7th, and east on Main Street to finish just west of Louisville Slugger Field.

  Streets along the route will be fully closed to non‐participants and vehicular traffic, except Main street between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Barricades and traffic barrels will separate the northbound lane of Main Street to accommodate southbound 2nd Street Bridge traffic being diverted. Traffic will be allowed to cross throughout the course when safe.

  SATURDAY, MARCH 19

  ROAD CLOSED

  On the following streets from 5am to 11am:

  E Main from Hancock to Brook

  E Market from Brook to Jackson

  Jackson from Billy Goat Strut Alley to Main

  Preston from Produce Plaza Alley to Witherspoon

  Floyd from Produce Plaza Alley to E Washington

  Brook from Billy Goat Strut Alley to E Washington

  E Washington from Floyd to Preston

  ROAD CLOSED

  On the following streets from 7am to 9am:

  I‐65 Exit 136C s/b Ramp at Jefferson / Downtown

  I‐65 Exit 136B n/b Ramp at Brook

  Brook from Chestnut to Market

  Chestnut from 9th to Brook

  9th St from Magazine to Liberty (only n/b 9th closed)

  Liberty from 9th to 5th

  5th from Liberty to Market

  Market from 7th to 5th (north lane from 6th to 5th open for thru traffic from 6th)

  7th from Congress to Main

  Main from Brook to 7th (s/b 2nd St Bridge traffic only can exit Main to 3rd via north lane)

  RESTRICTED ACCESS

  Along the following streets from 5am to 11am:

  Market from 1st Brook

  Brook from Market to Billy Goat Strut

  Billy Goat Strut Alley from Jackson to Brook

  S Jackson from Jefferson to Billy Goat Strut Alley

  Preston from Jefferson to Produce Plaza Alley

  Produce Plaza Alley from Preston to Brook

  RESTRICTED ACCESS

  Along the following streets from 7am to 9am:

  Main from 2nd to 3rd (s/b 2nd St Bridge traffic only can exit Main to 3rd via north lane)

  N 1st St from Main to E Washington

  Market from 8th to 7th

  Market From 6th to 5th (north lane open for thru traffic)

   

• Traffic Alert – Issued 2/25/22

  Date(s) In Effect: March 5, 2022 5:00 am - March 5, 2022 11:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  The Triple Crown 5K is the 1st leg of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running series for 2022. The series consists of a 5K, 10K, and 15K race leading up to the Kentucky Derby Festival Mini‐ and Marathon.

  Scheduled to start at 8:00 am on Saturday, March 5th, the 5K will start at Brook and East Market Streets in downtown Louisville.  The Triple Crown 5K event will take place in Downtown Louisville.  The course routes south on Brook Street, west on Chestnut, north on 9th Street, east on Liberty, north on 5th Street, west on Market, north on 7th, and east on Main Street to finish just west of Louisville Slugger Field.

  Streets along the route will be fully closed to non‐participants and vehicular traffic, except Main street between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Barricades and traffic barrels will separate the northbound lane of Main Street to accommodate southbound 2nd Street Bridge traffic being diverted. Traffic will be allowed to cross throughout the course when safe.

  SATURDAY, MARCH 05

  ROAD CLOSED

  On the following streets from 5am to 11am:

  E Main from Hancock to Brook

  E Market from Brook to Jackson

  Jackson from Billy Goat Strut Alley to Main

  Preston from Produce Plaza Alley to Witherspoon

  Floyd from Produce Plaza Alley to E Washington

  Brook from Billy Goat Strut Alley to E Washington

  E Washington from Floyd to Preston

  ROAD CLOSED

  On the following streets from 7am to 9am:

  I‐65 Exit 136C s/b Ramp at Jefferson / Downtown

  I‐65 Exit 136B n/b Ramp at Brook

  Brook from Chestnut to Market

  Chestnut from 9th to Brook

  9th St from Magazine to Liberty (only n/b 9th closed)

  Liberty from 9th to 5th

  5th from Liberty to Market

  Market from 7th to 5th (north lane from 6th to 5th open for thru traffic from 6th)

  7th from Congress to Main

  Main from Brook to 7th (s/b 2nd St Bridge traffic only can exit Main to 3rd via north lane)

  RESTRICTED ACCESS

  Along the following streets from 5am to 11am:

  Market from 1st Brook

  Brook from Market to Billy Goat Strut

  Billy Goat Strut Alley from Jackson to Brook

  S Jackson from Jefferson to Billy Goat Strut Alley

  Preston from Jefferson to Produce Plaza Alley

  Produce Plaza Alley from Preston to Brook

  RESTRICTED ACCESS

  Along the following streets from 7am to 9am:

  Main from 2nd to 3rd (s/b 2nd St Bridge traffic only can exit Main to 3rd via north lane)

  N 1st St from Main to E Washington

  Market from 8th to 7th

  Market From 6th to 5th (north lane open for thru traffic)

   

• Traffic Alert – Issued 02/24/22

  Date(s) In Effect: February 22, 2022 12:00 am - February 25, 2022 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  Traffic Alert

  DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE

  Louisville Water crews are working to repair a water main break in downtown Louisville.
  South Preston will remain closed today, February 24, between 411 South Preston and East Gray Street until further notice as crews make repairs. The repairs will most likely go into tomorrow.

• Traffic Alert – Issued 01/06/22

  Date(s) In Effect: January 6, 2022 12:00 am - January 8, 2022 12:00 am

  This traffic alert has expired.

  With below freezing temperatures continuing throughout the night and today, snow and ice still cover many roadways.

  Snow plow and salt crews have been out all night and you are able to see the clearing progress at the Metro Snow Route map.

  Please be safe and stay warm!

  Snow Plow Route Map