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This update explains how the KYTC project will affect travel and planning in Carroll and Gallatin counties. Eaton Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. is leading an approximately $42 million effort to widen the interstate and improve the bridge and median wall. The work zone speed limit is 55 MPH with law enforcement present.

Expect night activity and key overnight operations that may slow traffic. Nightly lane closures can occur Sunday–Thursday and Thursday–Sunday in specified windows. A major overnight beam setting is scheduled for June 30–July 1, using rolling roadblocks that will cause intermittent closures and delays on KY 47.

This section gives clear information for drivers and carriers on when and where to plan around the project. You’ll find practical guidance on timing, likely impact points in the area, and how counties coordinate to keep movement safe and steady.

Latest traffic impacts and timing for I-71 bridge work in Gallatin and Carroll counties

Expect concentrated nighttime traffic controls and brief stoppages as crews set beams on the northbound span between mile markers 53.6 and 53.3. Work begins Monday, June 30 at approximately 7 p.m. and will run through the night.

The kentucky transportation cabinet reports six rolling roadblocks will sequence traffic. Each slow roll lasts about 25 minutes at 10–15 mph, then may pause up to 15 minutes. Total delays could exceed one hour, and all activity is scheduled to finish by 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 1.

KY 47 will face up to six short closures of roughly 15 minutes each, managed by flaggers for safety. Nightly lane closures may happen Sunday–Thursday 7 p.m.–8 a.m. and Thursday–Sunday 10 p.m.–7 a.m.

Motorists should allow extra time, avoid the corridor if possible, and watch for law enforcement and lowered 55 MPH limits in the work zone. Updates will note where queues formed and how quickly traffic returned to normal.

• Tip: If your schedule is flexible, shift travel to avoid the night operation and reduce the risk of long delays.
• Note: Crews may adjust timing for safety; expect on-the-ground changes.

Oversize logistics during I-71 Kentucky bridge rehabilitation

Scheduled overnight beam placement runs from June 30 at about 7 p.m. to July 1 by 8 a.m. Crews will stage six beam lifts for the new i-71 overpass bridge, requiring controlled rolling operations at night.

Overnight bridge work schedule

Plan for six rolling operations in the northbound mile 53.6–53.3 segment. Each run slows traffic to 10–15 mph for roughly 25 minutes and is followed complete stop of up to 15 minutes while crews set a beam.

Where delays and detours form

Expect the most impact at the overpass and on KY 47. Total delays may exceed an hour. Motorists should seek alternate routes; long-haul drivers from louisville toward lexington can use I-64 East to I-75 North to bypass the work zone.

Lane access and safety notes

Nightly lanes closures may occur Sun–Thu 7 p.m.–8 a.m. and Thu–Sun 10 p.m.–7 a.m. Single-lane shifts will support median and barrier wall work. Obey the posted 55 mph limit, watch for flaggers on KY 47, and expect spot enforcement to keep traffic moving safely.

Project background: widening I-71 to reduce congestion and improve safety

The project expands capacity and improves safety across the Carroll–Gallatin corridor. Work began March 3 and will add a third lane in each direction and a shared median wall to reduce backups and risky merge spots.

Scope and location

The corridor runs from mile point 52.77 in Carroll County to mile point 57.36 west of KY 35 in Gallatin County. The carroll gallatin county boundary sits at mile point 53.41 and is a key staging point for phased work.

Bridge replacement details

A new single-span overpass will replace the existing structure over KY 47 and align with the widened median. Shoulders have been paved to carry two lanes temporarily while most work happens behind the barrier wall.

• Contractor: Eaton Asphalt Paving Co., Inc., managing sequencing and beam setting.
• Safety focus: Phasing preserves local access and keeps crews separated from live lanes.
• Benefit: Reduced congestion and more predictable travel through Carroll and Gallatin counties.

Staying informed and prepared for ongoing updates

Use official channels for timely information and updates so you can plan trips through the i-71 gallatin carroll corridor with fewer surprises.

Track alerts from kentucky transportation partners: the kentucky transportation cabinet District 6 Roadshow, Driving Northern Kentucky Progress, GoKY, TRIMARC, WAZE, and KYTC social channels.

Note: June 30 overnight bridge work will set six beams over KY 47 with rolling roadblocks between mile points 53.6 and 53.3 and intermittent KY 47 closures managed by flaggers. Expect delays that can top an hour and follow posted 55 MPH limits.

If you travel from louisville toward lexington, seek alternate routes via I-64 East to I-75 North. Confirm lane and lanes direction patterns near mile point 53.41 before you go.

The project aims at reducing congestion and improving reliability across the gallatin carroll counties while crews and contractors complete staged work through Nov. 1, 2026.