 Come join us for our February 24h evening annual fundraiser,
"Dinner with The Monarchs" at Valley Hope Center, 10801 Deering
Road. Our Mardi Gras theme offers a way to experience thrilling fun while
helping neighbors in need.
We have a delectable dinner, an exciting auction, and melodious
music by The Monarchs. Tickets are only $35 apiece, the best buy in
Louisville for dining, bidding, and listening that takes us back to the good
ole’ days. Call 935-0310, or stop by 8504 Terry Road and pick up your
tickets. Last year Southwest Communities netted over $50,000 to help our
local neighbors in need.
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 Contact the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Cabinet's
Chris Allen PE at Chris.Allen@ky.gov
or
Tom hall PE at Tom.Hall@ky.gov
502-210-5447
 The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2018 is starting on January 25th, and we'd love to find someone from District 25 to participate this year.
Center For Neighborhoods is happy to announce the Spring Class of Neighborhood Institute!
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 25th, 2017 – April 12th, 2018), including 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 12th, 2018.
The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2018 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.
To apply for the 12-week program, visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org, or contact John Hawkins at 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.
 Republic
Conduit, a division of Nucor, the nation’s largest steel and steel products
manufacturer and largest recycler is seeking to assemble a hiring pool of
qualified applicants for entry-level jobs. Starting pay is $19-21. Must be
18 years old to apply.
Share with interested parties,
especially those working seasonal positions.
Apply through link:
https://careers.nucor.com/en-US/job/entry-level-production/J3W4SC62SY2MBWBTLZW
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The New Dixie Highway Project will improve safety and
efficiency along one of the city's busiest corridors.
Some of the work, which began on Dec. 2,
includes milling and removing some raised medians between Greenwood Road and
Heaton Road (mile markers 11.7 to 14.5) to accommodate upcoming traffic shifts.
Other tasks include locating underground utilities, and bringing in equipment
and materials.
Crews will work on the northbound lanes of Dixie Highway between Greenwood Road
and Blanton Lane, and on the southbound lanes between Heaton Road and Upper
Hunters Trace for access management and bus rapid transit lines
Lane closures are possible in these two areas during off-peak hours on weekdays
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 5 a.m., and on weekends from 7 p.m. on Friday
until 5 a.m. on Monday.
The work zones are clearly marked with signs indicating upcoming lane
changes. The contractor has also added some new striping along
intersections to guide traffic through these temporary lane changes.
One
of the most common questions we get is about whether we will have fewer lanes
with the New Dixie Highway.
NO!
- While there will be temporary lane closures during the construction process,
there will be no permanent reduction in the number of lanes.
- Medians have been designed at different widths depending on space availability,
so that the lane number can be maintained.
- Furthermore, all lanes will be open
to all traffic. (For example, there will not be a dedicated bus lane.)
 Maps of Dixie Highway improvements, including planned medians and sidewalks are available for viewing on The New Dixie Highway website.
Medians are a vital part of reducing congestion and improving safety by reducing the number of left turns. In some sections, the medians will be planted with native grasses and low-maintenance plants to beautify the area while also making traffic safer and more efficient.
Limiting left turns will help make the New Dixie Highway a safer, and less congested commute for everyone. Left turns create backlogs of traffic, because vehicles waiting to turn block a lane of travel. Left turns are also one of the most dangerous parts of driving, and the ensuing wrecks cause more congestion. Other highways that have installed similar medians have seen a 30 percent reduction in crashes.
The maps also feature the new, wider sidewalks on both sides of the highway, which are an important safety feature for pedestrians. Most of the sidewalks will be eight feet wide, much larger than current sidewalks in the area, and will help pedestrians safely reach bus transportation or other destinations.
 1. What is the current schedule and completion date?
- The new completion date for the project is May 15, 2018.
2. Whom is responsible for overseeing the Dixie Highway Paving Project?
- The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the State Government's agency charged with building and maintaining federal highways and Kentucky state highways is charged with overseeing the construction of the Dixie Paving Project.
3. Whom is the contractor charged with the infrastructure repair and repaving of Dixie Highway?
- Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. was awarded this contract in the amount of $14.5 million from the State.
4. Will the contractor be penalized for not completing all work by the completion date?
- If the project continues beyond the May 15, 2018 deadline the contractor will be assessed a fine of $25,000 per day.
5. Who can we contact if we have concerns?
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
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