2 lanes of I-65 southbound closed 'until further notice' for pothole repair

Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal
Updated ·1 min read
One worker sticks his hand through a large pothole to clear out debris as another worker looks on at Interstate 65 downtown near Hospital Curve to repair it. May 22, 2024 (Credit: Matt Stone/Courier Journal)
One worker sticks his hand through a large pothole to clear out debris as another worker looks on at Interstate 65 downtown near Hospital Curve to repair it. May 22, 2024 (Credit: Matt Stone/Courier Journal)

Two southbound lanes of Interstate 65 just past the Jefferson Street exit are closed "until further notice" for roadway repairs Wednesday afternoon, according to an alert issued by Louisville Metro Emergency Services.

Crews are working to fix a pothole in the "Hospital Curve" area of I-65 South, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said in a statement. Repairs are expected to be complete sometime Wednesday, a spokesperson added.

A worker looks up at a large pothole on a southbound lane of Interstate 65 downtown near Hospital Curve. May 22, 2024 (Credit: Matt Stone/Courier Journal)
A worker looks up at a large pothole on a southbound lane of Interstate 65 downtown near Hospital Curve. May 22, 2024 (Credit: Matt Stone/Courier Journal)
Chunks of concrete sit on a metal girder underneath a large pothole on Interstate 65 near Hospital Curve in downtown Louisville Wednesday. Tthe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shut down part of Interstate 65 Southbound downtown to repair it. May 22, 2024 (Credit: Matt Stone/Courier Journal)
Chunks of concrete sit on a metal girder underneath a large pothole on Interstate 65 near Hospital Curve in downtown Louisville Wednesday. Tthe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shut down part of Interstate 65 Southbound downtown to repair it. May 22, 2024 (Credit: Matt Stone/Courier Journal)

The road work, first reported at 11:18 a.m. is estimated to be completed in six hours, according to TRIMARC.

Only one lane of I-65 South is open while crews make repairs, according to Metro EMS.

"Motorists may seek an alternate route or expect potential travel delays during the afternoon commute," KYTC said in its statement. "Please slow down and watch for workers when traveling through the mobile work zone."

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Interstate 65 Hospital Curve in Louisville closed for repairs