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Interstate ramp in east Louisville clear after van overturns
- Kentucky
- I-264
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Nov 25, 2025 2:25pm
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Emergency crews are responding to a crash with an overturned vehicle from I-71 South to the Watterson westbound. Officials say no injuries were reported. The ramp is currently blocked. The detour is ... Read More
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I-71 South ramp reopened after overturned vehicle
- Kentucky
- Pendleton
- I-71
- source: Bing
- 22 views
- Nov 25, 2025 12:09pm
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An overturned vehicle shut down a key Louisville ramp, disrupting midday traffic until it cleared around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Read More
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- source: Bing
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- Nov 20, 2025 6:30pm
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Access to I-64 east and Interstate 71 from the Kennedy Bridge will remain open, but the suggested detour for drivers coming from Indiana into Louisville is to continue across the Kennedy Bridge on ... Read More
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I-71 traffic alert
- Kentucky
- Louisville
- I-65
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Nov 20, 2025 09:16am
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I-71 is one of the most heavily trafficked trucking corridors across Kentucky. A project to ease congestion is now underway. Read More
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Gallatin County Airport upgrades fueling system with $1M state investment
- Kentucky
- I-71 Near Louisville
- source: Bing
- 20 views
- Nov 18, 2025 07:43am
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A Gallatin County, Kentucky airport is getting some new upgrades. The airport, located in Sparta, Kentucky near Interstate 71, got a $1 million upgrade to its fueling system, ... Read More
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Kentucky invests $50M in Interstate 71
- Kentucky
- Louisville
- I-65
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Nov 17, 2025 4:00pm
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Kentucky plans to invest $50 million over two years to upgrade a two-mile section of I-71 in Louisville. Work began on Monday and will expand the corridor from four lanes to six lanes, demolish and ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 10 views
- Nov 17, 2025 12:19pm
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Drivers are bracing for the impacts of the $50 million Interstate 71 expansion project. Kentucky will be investing the money to widen a two-mile stretch of the interstate. It will add a third lane in ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Nov 17, 2025 12:19pm
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Drivers are bracing for the impacts of the $50 million Interstate 71 expansion project. Construction is set to begin on Monday, Nov. 17. Kentucky will be investing the money to widen a two-mile ... Read More
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I-71 widening project near Louisville expected to begin Monday
- Kentucky
- La Grange
- I-71
- source: Bing
- 26 views
- Nov 17, 2025 07:35am
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A $50 million expansion project on Interstate 71 near downtown Louisville is scheduled to start Monday, aiming to widen the corridor from four lanes to six. Read More
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A man is dead after a crash on I-71 South near Zorn Avenue
- Kentucky
- Louisville
- I-71
- source: Bing
- 24 views
- Nov 15, 2025 01:53am
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- LMPD said a man is dead after crashing into a semi truck on I-71 South. A spokesperson from LMPD said the crash happened around three a.m. near Zorn Ave. Officers said the ... Read More
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TRAFFIC: All lanes of I-71 S near downtown Louisville blocked due to crash
- Kentucky
- Buckner
- I-71
- source: Bing
- 32 views
- Nov 14, 2025 6:20pm
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All lanes of Interstate 71 South are blocked Friday night due to a crash. According to TRIMARC, the crash happened around 8:46 p.m. approaching Interstate 64. Louisville Metro Police Department said ... Read More
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$50M project to widen I-71 begins next week; what to know
- Kentucky
- I-71 Near Peaselburg
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Nov 13, 2025 7:53pm
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Drivers are bracing for the impacts of the $50 million Interstate 71 expansion project. Kentucky will be investing the money to widen a two-mile stretch of the interstate. It will add a third lane in ... Read More
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- source: Bing
- 22 views
- Nov 13, 2025 07:37am
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Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a $50 million investment to upgrade Interstate 71 in Eastern Jefferson County, which is one of Louisville's most critical travel corridors. Read More
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- source: Bing / WHAS11 on MSN
- 24 views
- Nov 12, 2025 5:55pm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Drivers taking I-71 in Louisville should expect some delays after a crash involving a semi Wednesday afternoon. TRIMARC said the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. in I-71 south near ... Read More
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Traffic: Gene Snyder Freeway closed at I-71 due to car fire
- Kentucky
- Gene Snyder Fwy E
- source: Bing
- 26 views
- Nov 05, 2025 05:07am
Part of the Gene Snyder Freeway / I-265 is closed at I-71 due to a vehicle fire.All southbound lanes are closed. No further details were immediately available.This story will be updated. LOUISVILLE, Ky. Read More
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