LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday a $150 million construction project that will require closures to the downtown Louisville interstate.

The project aims to replace three aging bridges to "ensure that Interstate 65 will support business and travel throughout the region for decades to come," according to a news release.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) awarded a contract to Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. Under the contract, Kiewit will replace bridges over Kentucky and Brook streets; Hill Street, a CSX rail line and Burnett Avenue; and Bradley Avenue. Work is expected to be completed on these bridges by mid-2027.

“On Team Kentucky, we know better roads and bridges build a better future. We want to ensure our families get where they need to go sa

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