Starting Friday evening, motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns on the city’s southwest side as I-69 Finish Line crews shift traffic onto new pavement. Eastbound I-465 will be reduced to one lane between I-70 and U.S. 31 beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. The following ramps will also close for the weekend starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, and will reopen ahead of the morning commute on Monday, Dec. 18:
- I-70 EB/WB to I-465 SB/EB
- S.R. 67 (Kentucky Ave.) to/from I-465 EB
- Mann Rd. to I-465 EB
- S.R. 37 (Harding St.) to/from I-465 EB
- I-465 WB to U.S. 31 NB (East St.)
During the weekend restrictions, the speed limit will remain at 45 miles per hour. Once the traffic shift is complete on Monday, Dec. 18, motorists will use new, permanent pavement. We encourage motorists to slow down, pay attention to changing conditions and avoid distractions. All three westbound lanes will remain open throughout the weekend. Increased congestion is expected while restrictions are in place. Drivers are encouraged to plan accordingly and find alternate routes. Click here to watch a short explainer video about the upcoming closures. You can view our latest maps of I-465 eastbound lane and ramp restrictions on our project documents page. A news release is also available here.
- Local traffic on Madison Avenue can expect a single lane restriction starting at 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, as crews install new guardrail. The lane is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. on Tuesday.
- Existing access from northbound S.R. 37 at Edgewood Ave. will permanently close and Harding St.
- will be restricted to single lanes north and south of the I-465 interchange beginning Mon. Dec. 15. Harding St. restrictions will be in place for much of 2024 to allow crews to work on the I-465 bridge overhead.
- Construction crews successfully made the traffic switch last Wednesday with one lane both east and westbound and the new northbound I-69/S.R. 37 to Southport Road ramp now open to traffic.
- A single lane restriction on northbound S.R. 37 from S.R. 144 to Olive Branch Rd. continues through the end of the year for median work, guardrail and cable barrier installation.
The actual starting date and duration for work and any closures may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen activities occur.
