Kentucky will begin a $50 million project to widen a two-mile section of Interstate 71 in Louisville from four lanes to six lanes. The work zone extends from the I-65/I-71 interchange near Frankfort Avenue to the I-71/Zorn Avenue interchange. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve safety, and shorten travel times along a major commuter corridor.
Work includes pavement rehabilitation, demolition and reconstruction of the I-71 bridge over Beargrass Creek, and a latex overlay on the I-71 bridge over I-64 to extend service life. The project also adds a multi-use path on Zorn Avenue and installs a median treatment at Zorn and Mellwood avenues to improve traffic operations.
Construction is scheduled to start November 17 and continue through fall 2027.