I-65 Central Corridor Project
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About the I-65 Central Corridor Project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's I-65 Central Corridor Project will replace aging bridges on the heavily traveled I-65 corridor between I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and the Muhammad Ali Boulevard interchange in downtown Louisville.
As part of the project, I-65 will be closed Monday, June 1-Friday, July 31. The five-mile closure extends between the Watterson Expressway (I-264) and downtown Louisville (Jefferson Street).
This webpage is designed to provide information on how the project will impact travel to/from Belknap and Health Science Center campuses, university operations, events, parking, etc. Information on this webpage will be updated regularly.
University Operations
The Belknap and Health Sciences Center campuses will remain open and conduct business as usual per normal operating hours. Construction may cause delays for those traveling to and from both campuses. Employees should allow extra travel time and check local traffic updates before leaving and use alternate routes when possible. Employees should notify their supervisors if they have questions. Managers and supervisors who have questions about specific situations may contact their respective Human Resources Business Partner or email hrbpsvcs@louisville.edu for assistance.
Classes
During June and July, classes will meet as shown in the schedule of classes. Instructors should clearly communicate attendance expectations, assignment requirements and any scheduling details to students.
HSC Campus Trainees, Patients and Visitors
The I-65 Central Corridor Project will increase surface street traffic and change walking routes at UofL's Health Sciences Center Campus. In addition, the Chestnut Street corridor and other downtown street projects may involve lane shifts, sidewalk detours and intermittent access changes near HSC buildings, hospitals and clinics. All facilities remain open, but HSC employees, visitors and patients should allow extra travel time, follow posted detours and pedestrian signage and monitor clinical facilities' communications for ongoing updates.
Events
All events scheduled to take place during the closure, including new student orientation, camps, lectures, etc. will proceed as scheduled. Event sponsors are in direct contact with registrants about access, parking and other logistics that may be impacted by the closure.
Updates to the UofL Community
FAQs
A service account where information will be shared with the university community and where the community can submit questions has been established. Please submit your questions to ULI65@louisville.edu.
Your inquiry will either be answered directly or forwarded to an appropriate university representative for follow-up/response. Additionally, your questions/answers may be added to the FAQ section of the uli65 website, if appropriate.
Yes. The Office of Admissions has posted information about the best ways to access Belknap during orientation on their website.
Parents and students who plan to attend orientation are receiving information and updates about the I-65 Central Corridor Project from the Office of Admissions