KYTC Jefferson County – W. Main Street Resurfacing

Louisville, KY 

Completed in 2025

MAC Construction completed milling and resurfacing operations along 1.78 miles of W. Main Street in downtown Louisville, placing 4,743 tons of asphalt between 23rd Street and 2nd Street. The project included converting W. Main Street from one-way to two-way traffic between 10th Street and 23rd Street, improving mobility and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. Work occurred near major city landmarks including the KFC Yum! Center and the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.


Purpose & Impact

  • Improved roadway conditions and ride quality throughout downtown Louisville
  • Enhanced safety and drivability in a high-traffic urban corridor
  • Supported continued access to major landmarks, businesses, and residential areas


Project Scope

  • Milling and resurfacing of 1.78 miles of roadway
  • Placement of 4,743 tons of asphalt paving
  • Asphalt paving operations performed during both daytime and nighttime hours
  • Maintenance of traffic and access for businesses, residents, and event venues
  • Work performed in close proximity to major landmarks including the KFC Yum! Center and Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory


Technical Complexity

  • High-traffic urban environment requiring detailed traffic control and coordination
  • Night paving operations to minimize disruption to daily city activity
  • Coordination with KYTC and Louisville Metro Traffic for signal adjustments and signage removal associated with the new two-way traffic pattern
  • Planning and coordination of long-line striping to establish the new traffic configuration
  • Continuous coordination to maintain access for businesses, residents, and event traffic in a dense downtown setting