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IMPROVEMENTS

The Safer Drive 65 project will improve the traffic flow and safety along I-65 from Blue Lick Road in Clark County to a point just south of the Henryville Rest Stop. Improvements include added capacity, pavement reconstruction, bridge replacements and upgrades, and other enhancements that will extend the life of the corridor and prepare it for projected traffic demand.

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Construction is expected to begin in late summer 2025 and continue through 2028.

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Pavement Reconstruction and Rehabilitation

The project will restore and improve pavement along the corridor.

  • 5.5 miles of full pavement reconstruction (RP 16+27 to RP 21 + 74)

  • Pavement rehabilitation where travel lanes are not being added

  • Subgrade and drainage improvements (RP 21 + 74 to RP 29 + 10)

  • Various culvert repairs within the limits of reconstruction

Bridge Improvements

Several bridges will be replaced, widened, or repaired to support the improvements.

  • Bridge replacements with widening at:

    • I-65 over Blue Lick Creek

    • I-65 over Caney Fork

  • Bridge deck overlays at I-65 over Pigeon Roost Creek

  • Minor pier repairs at County Line Road over I-65

  • Bridge widening at I-65 over Brownstown Road

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ADDED CAPACITY

The project includes an added travel lane in both directions from Blue Lick Road to a point just south of the Henryville Rest Stop. Added capacity will help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. Most widening takes place within the existing right-of-way.

PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION

The project will restore and improve pavement along the corridor

  • 5.5 miles of full pavement reconstruction (MM16+27 TO MM 21+74)

    • Subgrade and drainage improvements

    • Various culvert repairs within the limits of reconstruction

  • Pavement rehabilitation where travel lanes are not being added (MM 21+74 to MM 29+10)

BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS

Several bridges will be replaced, widened, or repaired to support the improvements.

  • Bridge replacements with widening at:

    • I-65 over Blue Lick Creek

    • I-65 over Caney Fork

  • Bridge deck overlays at I-65 over Pigeon Roost Creek

  • Minor pier repairs at County Line Road over I-65

  • Bridge widening at I-65 over Brownstown Road

ADDED CAPACITY

The project includes an added travel lane in both directions from Blue Lick Road to a point just south of the Henryville Rest Stop. Added capacity will help reduce congestion and improve traffic flow. Most widening takes place within the existing right-of-way.

noise barrier

A 1,400-foot-long noise barrier will be constructed south of S.R. 160 to reduce traffic noise for nearby areas.

traffic monitoring equipment

The automatic traffic recorder located north of S.R. 160 will be replaced to maintain traffic monitoring capabilities along the corridor.

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