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Traffic Alert – Issued 12/11
12.13.23Traffic Alert
Begins 12/13Downtown Road Closure Emergency Sewer Line ReplacementDate(s) In Effect: December 13, 2023 12:00 am
A portion of South Jackson Street ā between East Market and East Jefferson streets ā will close to traffic on Wednesday, December 13, for an emergency sewer line replacement project. Sidewalks will remain open, and traffic detour signs will be in place.
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Traffic Alert – Issued 11/30
12.02.23Traffic Alert
12/2Road Closures Light Up LouisvilleDate(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.Ā 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
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Traffic Alert – Issued 11/18
11.20.23Traffic Alert
11/20Road Closure Due to aĀ collapsed pipeDate(s) In Effect: November 20, 2023 7:00 am - November 20, 2023 3:00 pm
Due to aĀ 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.
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Traffic Alert – Issued 10/23
10.24.23Traffic Alert
Begins 10/24Lane Closures For repairs to Clark Memorial Bridge -
Traffic Alert – Issued 8/11
08.14.23Traffic Alert
Begins 8/14Downtown Lane Closures River Road between 3rd and Witherspoon Streets. -
Traffic Alert – Issued 11/28/22
Traffic Alert
Begins 11/28Road Closure Closure ofĀ E. LibertyĀ St. between Campbell and Wenzel Streets -
Traffic Alert – Issued 11/08/22
Traffic Alert
Nov 8Second St. Closed For Emergency Sewer Line Repair -
Traffic Alert – Issued 9/30/22
Traffic Alert
Closure ContinuesDowntown Partial Intersection Closure Third St. and Muhammad Ali Blvd
Expired Traffic Alerts
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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.
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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.Ā 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
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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.
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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 9amĀ 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.
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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 FestĀ returns this Saturday, September 23. The FestivalĀ 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.Ā Be aware of the below closures.
Road Closures:
5:00am āĀ 11:59pm:- E. Market St. between Hancock St. and S. Wenzel St.
- S. Clay St. between Main St. and Jefferson St.
5:00am ā 11:00pm:
- S. Shelby St. between Main St. and Jefferson St.
* LocalĀ Access only on Billy GoatĀ Strut and Nanny Goat Strut alleys between Campbell St. and Hancock St. from 5:00am – 11:59pm
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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 StreetĀ Closures
Monday, September 4, 2023The biannualĀ Mayor’s Hike, Bike, & PaddleĀ will take place on Monday, September 4 from 8am – 12pm.Ā 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.
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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 StreetĀ Closures & No Parking Areas
Thursday, August 31 – Monday, September 4Downtown Louisville will host the 21stĀ annual WorldFest on August 31 – September 4.Ā The following streets will be closed during the following times.
Street Closures:
Saturday, September 2
11am – 12:45pm- 5th St. from Jefferson St.Ā to Main St.
- Market St.Ā from 4th St. to 6th St.
- Main St.Ā from 4th St. to 6th St.
No Parking Areas:
Thursday, August 31 – Monday, September 4
All day- Main St.Ā from 4th St.Ā to 5th St.
Saturday, September 2
8am – 2pm- 5th St. from Jefferson St. to Main St.
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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, 2023The Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)Ā 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 StreetsĀ on Monday, August 28, through Thursday, August 31, to make way for paving.
The paving scheduleĀ may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.
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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
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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 3rdĀ 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
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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
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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 OrchestraĀ 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
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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,Ā Downtown Louisville will host the Kentuckiana Pride Parade & Festival. The parade will kickoff at 12pm in NuLu atĀ 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 ā 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 āĀ 11:59pm- E River Rd from E Witherspoon Street to Frankfort Ave
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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,Ā Downtown Louisville will host CycLouVia on Main StreetĀ from 2 – 6pm.Ā 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 ā 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
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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 ChildrenĀ 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 ā 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 ā 11pm
- 6th Street from Chestnut Street to Broadway
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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 ā 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
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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.
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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 ZoellerĀ® Pump Company PegasusĀ® ParadeĀ 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.Ā
Be aware of these closures:
1:00 pm ā 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
- 9th Street (north) from Kentucky Street to Broadway
2:30 pm ā 8:00 pm
- Broadway from Chestnut Street Connector to 11th Street
- Gray Street from Shelby Street to 1st 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 4th Street to 8th Street
- 9th Street from Broadway to Chestnut Street
No Parking Areas
Noon ā 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 8th Street to 9th Street
- 9th 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 11th Street
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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 AppliancesĀ Kentucky Derby Festival mini & MarathonĀ 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 ā April 29, 4:00pm:- Adams St. from Campbell St. to Cable St.
April 29, 4:00am ā 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 ā 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 ā April 29, 5:00pm:- 3rd St. from Broadway to Central Ave.
April 29, 12:00am ā 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.Ā
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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,Ā starting Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23.
Bridge and ramp closures:
April 20, 9:45am ā April 23, 2:00pm:- 2nd St/Clark Memorial Bridge from W. Main St. to W. Riverside Dr.
April 22, 12:00am ā April 23, 8:00am:
- 3rd St. Ramp Exit from 1-64 West
- 2nd St. Ramp Entrance to I-64 East
April 22, 5:00pm ā 10:30pm:
- Kennedy Bridge at I-65 South
April 22, 6:30pm ā April 23, 2:00am:
- Lincoln Bridge at I-65 North
Interstates closed:
April 22, 8:30pm ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā April 23, 8:00am:
- N. 2nd St. from Witherspoon to W. River Rd.
April 22, 9:00am ā 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 AdamsĀ St.
- Washington from 1st St. to 2nd St.
- Armory Pl. from Liberty St. to Muhammad Ali Blvd.
April 22, 1:00pm ā April 23, 9:00am:
- Washington from N. Preston St. to N. 1st St.
April 22, 6:30pm ā 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 ā 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 AdamsĀ St. to E. Water St.
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Traffic Alert – Issued 3/30
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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.TheĀ NuLu Bock Fest & Wurst FestĀ returns for its 6th year this Saturday, March 25. Be aware of these road closures:
- 12:00am ā 11:00pm: Market St, between S. Hancock St. and S. Campbell St.
- 5:00am ā 11:00pm: Clay St. between E. Main St. and E. Jefferson St.
- 5:00am ā 11:00pm: Shelby St. between E. Main St. and E. Jefferson St.
The FestivalĀ 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.
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Traffic Alert – Issued 03/15/2023
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Traffic Alert – Issued 03/01/2023
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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.
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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 5thĀ St. to 6thĀ 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.Ā from 4th St. to Roy Wilkins Ave.
- 4th St. from Market St. to Muhammad Ali Blvd.
- 5th St. from Muhammad Ali Blvd.Ā to Market St.
- 6th St. from Market St.Ā 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.Ā to 8th St.
- Court Place from 5th St. to 6th St.
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Traffic Alert – Issued 11/12
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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 theĀ 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 ā 8:45AM:
- Main Street (6th St to 4th St)
7:50 ā 8:25AM:
- Main Street (6th St to Preston St)
7:50 ā 9:25AM:
- Preston St (Main St to Witherspoon St)
- Witherspoon St (Preston St to River Road)
8:00 ā 11:15AM:
- River Rd (Witherspoon St to Big Four Pedestrian Bridge)
8:20 ā 9:50AM:
- Adams St (Witherspoon St to Story Ave)
8:25 ā 10:10AM:
- Lexington Rd (Spring St to Grinstead Dr)
- S Spring St and Locust St (coming out of Beargrass Creek Trail)
8:25 ā 10:40AM:
- I-64 East exit ramp at Story Ave
- Spring St (Story Ave. to Lexington Rd)
8:25 ā 11:00AM:
- Story Ave (Adams St to Brownsboro Rd)
8:45 ā 11:00AM:
- Frankfort Ave (controlled opening heading south from River Rd across Story Ave)
8:45 ā 11:45AM:
- River Road at 4th St (controlled opening)
- 4th St (Main St to Liberty St)
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Traffic Alert – Issued 9/22/22
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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 ā 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
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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 ticketsĀ here.
Be aware of these road closures, from 6AM to 12AM:
- Main St. closed between 8thĀ and 9thĀ St.
- 9thĀ St. closed between Main and Washington St.
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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 ā 10:30AM:
- River Rd. closed in both directions from Edith Ave. to Witherspoon St.
- Witherspoon closed in both directions from River Rd. to 1st St.
- River Rd. closed in both directions from Witherspoon St. to 6th St.
- 6th St. closed from River Rd. to Main St.
- Main St. closed in both directions from 6th St. to 13th St.
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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
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Traffic Alert – Issued 06/16/22
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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.
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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.
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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 Mayorās 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
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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 2nd 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.
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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.
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Traffic Alert – Issued 04/25/22
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Traffic Alert – Issued 04/19/22
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Traffic Alert – Issued 2/25/22
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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!