Downtown Louisville underpasses latest closures with I-65 Central Corridor project
WLKY Louisville
Last updated: August 25, 2026
Two key I-65 underpasses in downtown Louisville, at Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Broadway, are set to close this week. These closures are part of the ongoing I-65 Central Corridor project.
- The closures are scheduled to impact traffic and pedestrian flow in the downtown area.
- Both the Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Broadway underpasses will be inaccessible to the public.
- The duration of these closures is expected to extend until mid-October.
- This infrastructure work is a component of the larger I-65 Central Corridor project, aiming to improve or modify the existing highway infrastructure.
- Drivers and pedestrians navigating downtown Louisville will need to seek alternative routes and modes of transport during this period.
- The specific nature of the work being performed in these underpasses is not detailed, but it is associated with the Central Corridor project's overall objectives for the I-65 route.
- The project necessitates these temporary closures to facilitate construction or maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
- Residents and commuters relying on these routes should anticipate significant disruptions and plan accordingly for the several months of closures.
- The closure timeline indicates a substantial period where these vital downtown access points will be unavailable.
