What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down on the Watterson

If you break down on the Watterson (I-264), get as far onto the right shoulder as possible, turn on your hazards, stay buckled inside if traffic is heavy, and call for a tow at (502) 521-3135.

Step 1 — Get to the shoulder safely

Signal early and ease onto the right shoulder, as far from traffic as you can. Avoid stopping in a lane if there's any way to keep moving to a safer spot.

Step 2 — Make yourself visible

Turn on hazard lights immediately. At night, interior lights and reflective triangles help approaching drivers see you.

Step 3 — Decide whether to exit the vehicle

On a busy expressway, it's often safer to stay buckled inside with seatbelts on until help arrives, especially near fast-moving traffic.

Step 4 — Call for a tow

Call (502) 521-3135 with your exact location (mile marker or nearest exit), and we'll dispatch the closest truck.