Sherman Minton Bridge reopens single eastbound lane. What we know
An eastbound lane of the Sherman Minton Bridge is open as of Tuesday morning after delays in an ongoing renovation project, local officials say.
Sherman Minton Bridge: Louisville Sherman Minton Bridge reopening delayed until Friday, officials say
The bridge was originally set to reopen on Monday after all eastbound lanes were closed for repairs to the lower bridge approaches on May 6. The Indiana Department of Transportation posted an update on Sunday night saying that a portion of eastbound Interstate 64 would remain closed until 5 a.m. Friday.
The Sherman Minton Renewal Project announced Monday afternoon that delays were due to "required maintenance of traffic adjustments" and one lane would reopen overnight.
Danny Corbin, INDOT Project Manager, said, "We regret any inconvenience to drivers caused by the delay of the reopening. Crews are working to open the single lane as soon as possible.”
The remaining two lanes will be opened Friday morning providing three open lanes for eastbound traffic through Memorial Day weekend.
The bridge was the first interstate bridge in Louisville when it opened in 1962 and carries about 70,000 vehicles each day. The five-phase renovation process which began in 2021 is intended to create "long-term repairs needed to extend the life of the bridge" up to 30 years, according to the project website.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Sherman Minton Bridge reopens one eastbound lane
