10-03-2025
River Road closes Monday as Louisville Water Company starts project construction
The Louisville Water Company is starting construction on parts of River Road Monday as crews work to complete the Residual Line Project.
The project, which is expected to last around two years and be completed in four phases as the company replaces a current line from 1971 with two new ones, will kick off construction beginning with Zorn Avenue to Blankenbaker Lane. The area will be shut down through September and impact restaurants and other establishments located along the Ohio River.
Detour options for local drivers include Zorn Avenue, Interstate 71, Interstate 265 and US-42 or Brownsboro Road.
Louisville, Kentucky River Road to be shut down as Louisville Water Company starts project construction
Here's what we know about road closures during the project.
Zorn Avenue to Blankenbaker Lane is closed from March to September.
Blankenbaker Lane to Lime Kiln Lane is closed from September to April 2026.
Lime Kiln Lane to Wolf Pen Branch Road is closed from April 2026 to October 2026.
Wolf Pen Branch Road to Transylvania Avenue is closed from October 2026 to December 2026.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville Water Company begins construction; River Road closed
