LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Overnight lane closures are coming to the Lincoln and Kennedy bridges in Louisville for the next two weeks. River Link announced the closures are needed to install new toll equipment.

What You Need To Know

  • River Link announced overnight lane closures for the Kennedy and Lincoln bridges in Louisville

  • The overnight closures are needed to install new toll equipment

  • The overnight closures will take place between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Aug. 11

  • The closures come on the heels of an unexpected shutdown of the Sherman Minton Bridge

The closures are planned for the following dates and locations:

Sunday, July 30-Thursday, Aug. 3:

  • Lincoln Bridge (Interstate 65 North): Three outside lanes and shoulder
  • Kennedy Bridge (I-65 South): Three outside lanes and shoulder

Sunday, Aug. 6-Friday, Aug. 11:

  • Lincoln Bridge (I-65 North): Three outside lanes and should
  • Kennedy Bridge (I-65 South): Three outside lanes and shoulder

Closures are expected nightly between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. All ramps will be open. Drivers should be alert, watch for signage and slow down in the work area.

River Link said the actual start dates and duration may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen events occur.

The closures come after the Sherman Minton Bridge was unexpectedly shut down for critical repairs last week.

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