 Updated schedule on US 31W pavement replacement project in Jefferson County
Motorists, residents and businesses will soon see construction activity again on the US 31W (Dixie Highway) pavement replacement project in Jefferson County. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) engineers have been working with Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. on an updated schedule for completing work on drainage structures along the roadway followed by removal and replacement of the asphalt pavement.
Contract crews are scheduled to resume work in the area between Bethany Lane and Stonestreet Road (mile markers 7.7 to 9.7) by the end of this week. Construction on this section of roadway is estimated to be completed this fall.
Traffic shifts are currently in place and two lanes of traffic are being maintained in each direction during daytime hours on US 31W. Lane closures are possible on weeknights in the northbound direction from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Closure times for the southbound direction are from 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Weekend lane closures are permitted from 9:00 p.m. until 10:00 a.m. the following morning on Fridays and Saturdays.
During construction, motorists do not have access to a continuous center turn lane along US 31W. This turning lane as well as the shoulders on both sides of the road are being used to accommodate traffic shifts. Left turning lanes are being provided at the signalized intersections.
The entire project extends from Stonegate Manor Drive to Greenwood Road (mile points 6.6 to 11.7). The existing asphalt pavement is being removed down to the original concrete pavement. An intermediate material is being installed as a means to prevent reflective cracking between the concrete and asphalt layers. Base and surface layers of asphalt will be paved to complete the roadway.
The project is divided into four sections of work:
· Section 1 - Stonegate Manor Drive to Bethany Lane (mile points 6.6 to 7.7)
· Section 2 - Bethany Lane to Stonestreet Road (mile points 7.7 to 9.7)
· Section 3 - Stonestreet Road to West Pages Lane (mile points 9.7 to 10.5)
· Section 4 - West Pages Lane to Greenwood Road (mile points 10.5 to 11.7)
Section 1 between Stonegate Manor Drive and Bethany Lane has been completed. Progress in the Section 2 has been slowed in the past due to utility conflicts. In addition, resource availability has been an issue for the contractor in recent weeks due to commitments on other construction projects.
Weather permitting, Section 3 of the project from Stonestreet Road to West Pages Lane will be completed by the end of 2017. Due to winter weather restrictions on asphalt paving, work on the Section 4 between West Pages Lane and Greenwood Road will be performed in the spring of 2018.
Another aspect of this project is improvements to most of the traffic signals on this portion of Dixie Highway. Upgrades include replacing poles, adding permitted/protected left turn arrows and installing reflective back plates as well as pedestrian push buttons. Existing sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to ADA compliance and new ramps will be built where pedestrians previously stood on the shoulder of the road.
Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. was awarded this contract in the amount of $14.5 million. Construction is scheduled for completion by May 15, 2018. The contractor will be assessed penalties in the amount of $25,000 per day for every day that construction work extends beyond May 15, 2018.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5 .
 1. When will work begin again?
- The current expected date of beginning work is Monday, July 24, 2017.
2. Why was the traffic shifted when little to no work has been completed this year?
- This year, most of the work was being completed at night. Prior to beginning work, the contractor and LG&E asked impacted businesses when it’s appropriate to cut gas service. The decision was made that the contractor would excavate around the lines and prep the trench during the night. Then when they were ready to lay pipe, LG&E would come in before sunrise and cut the line. The contractor would lay the line and LG&E would then reattach the line. This kept services going during important times for the business owners/residents.
- As discussed above, the contractor is honoring other commitments made during last year. Traffic was shifted to accommodate gas service to the school. There is a 4” service line that runs to the school. During the school year it would have required coordination with the school and should any delay occur school would have been impacted. Thus work began on the pipeline once school was out to ensure minimal impact to the school as possible. Until the line was laid past the school, Hall returned to honoring other commitments with the intention that as soon as a crew was available they would return. The current expected date of beginning work is Monday, July 24.
3. What is the current schedule and completion dates?
- Because of the delays caused by the unknown utilities, KYTC has agreed that a time extension would be needed. The new completion date for the project is May 15, 2018.
- Section 2 and 3 will both be finished by December 15, 2017 (weather permitting). However, should section 3 not be completed by that time, traffic will return to its normal pattern by December 15, 2017 and work will resume in Spring 2018 (Section 4 and any remaining section 3).
- The completion date for the entire project would not change however from May 15, 2018.
4. Will the contractor be penalized for not finishing each section timely?
- There is no language within the contract putting stipulations on each section’s progress, however, there are damages assessed if the project continues beyond the May 15, 2018 deadline.
- Those damages will be assessed at $25,000 per day.
5. Will someone fix all the potholes that are currently on the road?
- Yes, since this is actually a Louisville Metro maintained roadway, we have asked them to pothole patch as needed. They began this work on Thursday, July 13 and are continuing today. So far, they have filled 150 potholes.
6. Who can we contact if we have concerns?
 Louisville
Metro Animal Services recently tested eight of its shelter dogs for the canine
flu after they began exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. While four of
the diagnostic tests are still pending, four have come back positive for H3N2;
the new, highly contagious strain of dog flu.
LMAS
began vaccinating all of its shelter dogs for both strains of the dog flu (H3N2
and H3N8) on June 20. As a precautionary measure, LMAS will begin treating all
of its dogs for the flu, as it can remain dormant in a dog’s system for about
three days before exhibiting symptoms.
CANINE
INFLUENZA
Pet
Influenza or “Dog Flu” is a highly contagious virus that can affect dogs and
cats of any breed, age, sex or health status. Almost ALL dogs exposed to the virus
will become infected and the majority of dogs (80% of infected dogs) will
develop flu symptoms. Most dogs recover within 2-3
weeks.
TRANSMISSION: The virus
travels from infected dogs to non-infected dogs and cats through:
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Direct contact
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Coughing, barking and sneezing
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Contaminated objects; clothing, surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and
leashes
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People
moving between infected and non-infected animals
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Dogs that socialize with other dogs are at greater risk (dog parks, grooming
facilities, etc.)
COMPLICATIONS: Secondary bacterial infection can
occur and lead to more severe illness and pneumonia.
PREVENTION:
Talk
to your veterinarian about your dog’s health and if the canine influenza
vaccine is right for your dog. The vaccine is a two-part series given two weeks
apart.
At
this time there is no vaccine for cats.
Avoid
exposing your dog or cat to obviously sick dogs.
Avoid
taking your dog to areas where dogs gather (dog parks, grooming facilities,
boarding kennels, etc.).
If
your dog or cat is showing signs of illness, isolate it from other animals and
seek veterinary care.
Wash
your hands after handling any animal.
Clean
all surfaces with disinfectants.
Do
not share toys between healthy and obviously sick animals.
TREATMENT: It is always
best to consult a veterinarian if you believe your pet may be ill!!!!
Medications
may be necessary for severe illness or secondary bacterial infections.
Louisville has a new Farmers Market Association (LFMA). The
purpose of the new association is to support farmers markets, farmers and local
food producers to promote access to a healthy and sustainable food system. LFMA
does this by providing assistance such as marketing, financial advisement,
vendor and volunteer recruitment to increase the capacity of farmers
markets. It also helps to facilitate better access to healthy fruits and
vegetables for everyone by helping the markets support SNAP (food stamps)
participants through the Double Dollars Program and Free EBT Equipment and seniors
through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
There is also now a new Guide to Local Food Resources that
provides a map and list of all of Louisville’s farmers markets, Fresh Stop
markets and Healthy Corner Stores. We have both farmers markets
and a Fresh Stop Market in Southwest Louisville:
South Points Farmers Market, 4148 Taylor Boulevard
PAYMENT: Cash, Credit Card,
SNAP
May 7 - September 24 SUNDAYS
10:00 am - 2:00 pm www.facebook.com/spfmky
Southwest Farmers Market, 10200
Dixie Hwy, Valley High School
PAYMENT:
Cash, Credit Card, SNAP May 27 - October SATURDAYS 9:00 am - 1:00 pm www.southwestfarmersmarket.com
Sun-Valley Fresh Stop
Market, Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany Ln, 502.509.6770 June 7 -
October 25 Every other WEDNESDAY 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
http://www.newroots.org/ sun-valley-market.html
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 Center
For Neighborhoods is now accepting applications for Neighborhood Institute
Fall 2017!
Classes will meet at:
Center For Neighborhoods HQ
507 South Third Street
August 26th - November 9th, 2017
Every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
Dinner provided.
Please click HERE to for more information,
or to apply for the Fall 2017 class.
The application deadline for Neighborhood Institute Fall 2017
is 12:00PM on Friday, August 11th, 2017.
About
Neighborhood Institute The Neighborhood Institute is open to all
neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts and the whole community. There is no
charge to attend.
The Neighborhood Institute is a neighborhood leadership-education program
established in 1987 by the Center For Neighborhoods, a non-profit civic
organization. The Neighborhood Institute equips neighborhood leaders with the
resources necessary to effect positive change by acting through and with their
neighborhood groups.
Part of the Neighborhood Institute curriculum includes a self-directed project
in the community. Through the class projects, people become engaged in the
community as they branch out and apply the information and knowledge from the
class to real life situations.
For more information, contact John Hawkins, 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.
 The Louisville Bats are hosting two types of Louisville Metro
Government Nights.
Metro Council Mondays: For this program, the Bats will host groups
and organizations doing the good of the community. This includes 12,000 total
tickets distributed for use on any of these Monday nights: June 19, July
17 and August 28. Examples include school fundraisers, charity
auctions, and several others.
Community Nights: The Bats will host two community nights,
providing tickets, hot dogs, and soft drinks to non-profit groups who would not
be able to afford a Bats game under regular circumstances. These two nights
include 4,000 guests for each game on July 18 and August 2. Groups will need to
contact the Bats office directly to sign up for the program and each group member
will get a voucher for a ticket, hot dog and soft drink. Examples include
mentoring organizations, social service agencies, and many more.
To request tickets for
either part of the program, organizations should contact Shelby Harding at sharding@batsbaseball.com.
Please include your Metro Council District, organization name, contact name,
mailing address, daytime phone and number of tickets requested. Email requests
are preferred, but if email is not available please call 614-4502.
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Louisville Asset Building Coalition is here to help. They will be offering FREE tax assistance now through
October 13, 2017 at the following locations.
By
Appointment Only: Call LABC @ (502)
814-2715
Appointments are for times between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the
first two locations:
Tuesdays: Louisville
Asset Building Coalition
1126 Berry Blvd
Louisville, KY 40215
Wednesdays: Louisville Urban League
1535 W Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
Thursdays: Every other week (call
for schedule) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany Lane, Louisville KY 40272
United Crescent Hill Ministries 150 State St.,
Louisville KY 40206
Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
:Americana Community Center 4801 Southside Dr., Louisville
KY 40214
For Taxpayers
with Household Income of $65,000 or less
MAKE
SURE YOU BRING
• Social
security card for everyone on tax return
• Picture ID for
Taxpayer and Spouse
• W-2 and 1099
from employer
• List of other
income/expenses
• 1098 for
education credit
• 1095-A for
certain healthcare credits
• Blank check or
account info for direct deposit
Schedule C’s also prepared for self-employment
Phone: (502) 814-2715
www.labcservices.org
 The
Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue provides a means for all
Louisville/Jefferson County residents to properly dispose of tires and
household bulk waste including metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and
stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris
and furniture. Up to three household junk items may be
dropped off at no charge per day. If there are more than three items a
fee will be charged according to the schedule below.
https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/wrc_prices_2-1-16.pdf
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM
 SW Jefferson Co Historic Archaeological Exhibit
Tuesday, August 01, 2017 - 09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
The Riverport Authority and Corn Island Archaeology LLC will provide an interpretive display of recent archaeological investigations and archival research regarding differences in life-styles in southwestern Jefferson County throughout the nineteenth century. Come and see what it was like to grow up along the Old Salt River Road during these different periods.
Teen Movie Afternoon
Thursday, August 03, 2017 - 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Join us for snacks and a movie! Screening: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Ages 12+
Heroin Hurts Louisville: What We Can Do Fast Class
Saturday, August 05, 2017 - 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Have you ever worried about your child and drugs? Wondered what you can do to stop a problem before it starts? Have you been concerned that someone you love may be using drugs? Take this course to learn more about safeguarding your family and the warning signs of substance abuse. Presented in partnership with the Department of Public Health and Wellness. registration is required. Call 502-933-0029.
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