Lower Hunters Trace Bridge Repair Work - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet inspected this bridge and determined that it needed repairs. The bid has been awarded through Metro Public Works to Churchill McGee to begin the repair work. Construction is expected to begin in early January and will last approximately two weeks. 

Upper Hunters Trace & Weber Lane (6017 Upper Hunters) - A Utility Cut permit has been issued to Marathon Pipeline to block one lane for the repair of a pipe under Upper Hunters Trace. Temporary signals are currently in place to control traffic. 

5225 Murray Lane - A Utility Cut permit has been issued to LG&E to close parking lane to set frame phase primary lateral trench. 

4902 Graston Avenue - A permit has been issued for the Louisville Water Company to close one lane for the milling and paving of the roadway from previous utility work. 

For more details or to see additional permitted work throughout Metro Louisville, visit the map here.

West Louisville has over 60,000 residents, who need convenient, affordable options for shopping. West Louisville residents need employment opportunities. And, West Louisville residents pledge their support for the Wal-Mart Superstore #6391 at West Broadway and 18th Street.

Wal-Mart's decision to cancel plans for the new supercenter leaves residents in West Louisville without access to affordable goods and services that many other communities take for granted.

We, in Southwest Louisville, have certainly seen the economic impact that development can have on a community. As our development momentum grows along Dixie Highway, please consider supporting our neighbors and fellow citizens in their plea to bring this store to their neighborhood. 

Please sign the petition here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/654/659/716/

The latest and greatest gem in Louisville's Free Public Library is located on our very own Dixie Highway! The state of the art regional library is more than double the size of the other branch libraries and features valuable resources for students, businesses, and lifelong learners including:

• Audiobooks
• eBooks, CD's and DVD's
• Computers with internet access
• Job Shop
• Free Wi-Fi access
• Two Large Public Meeting rooms and several smaller study/reading areas
• Dedicated Teen Area
• Early childhood interactive learning stations

The Southwest Library offers a myriad of events for all age groups including weekly Storytimes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to Model Train Exhibits and Holiday Science for Kids. Check out a full list of their upcoming activities or reserve a meeting room here. 

The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM at Center For Neighborhoods Offices - 507 South Third Street, for 12 consecutive weeks (January 26th, 2017 – April 13th, 2017), followed by a Graduation Celebration. Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through January 13th, 2017.

The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2017 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community. Please consider applying for this program and bringing your ideas and resources to help our District 12 neighborhoods.

To apply for the 13-week program, visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org, or contact John Hawkins at 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org. 

Metro Parks and Recreation will keep the road to the top of Iroquois Park open to vehicle traffic through the end of 2016. Typically the gate at Uppill Road that allows vehicles to pass to the top is open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, but officials considered the demand to see the newly renovated North Overlook along with the warm, dry weather that’s taken place during the fall in making the decision.  

Director Seve Ghose said the gate will be open, weather permitting, and the hours for 2017 will be discussed in the coming months as officials evaluate road wear and tear and safety from the additional traffic. The gate to the top of the road will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, January 1, 2017.