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The Kennedy Interchange is the convergence of Interstates 64, 65 and 71 in downtown Louisville, known as "Spaghetti Junction." It includes the approaches to the new downtown bridge and adjacent John F. Kennedy Bridge.
The project's plan calls for a reconfiguration and rebuilding of the Kennedy Interchange south of its existing location, which will include several improvements both in and approaching the interchange. These improvements include:
- The elimination of left exiting ramps from the interchange and tight weave patterns between the merge and diverge points of the interchange ramps
- A new partial interchange at I-71 and Frankfort Avenue/Ohio Street
- An extension of Witherspoon for connectivity to Frankfort Avenue & the proposed interchange and will provide new access to the Butchertown Historic District
- The extension of Clay and Campbell Streets through the interchange to allow improved access to River Road
- Approximately 40 acres of additional green space for Waterfront Park and the Downtown Development Corporation
- A reduction in roadway piers obstructing sightlines in Waterfront Park
The scheduled reconstruction of I-65 from north of Broadway to Liberty Street is slated to begin in early 2008, marking the start of construction for the Kennedy Interchange. The completion target for the entire Kennedy Interchange is 2024.
The Kennedy Interchange Design Consultant is Kentucky Transportation Associates, Inc., of Louisville, Ky. Glen Kelly serves as project manager.
For more information, contact the Kennedy Interchange project team via the online comment form found here.