Councilman Blackwell will host the next District 12 Dialogue on Tuesday, May 28th.

He hosts the quarterly District 12 Dialogue forums as a way to make Metro Government more convenient and accessible for the constituents of District 12.

Councilman Blackwell will provide an update on Southwest projects. Representatives from LMPD, MSD, Code Enforcement, and a member of the New Dixie project will be in attendance to address specific concerns.

We hope to see you there so you can stay updated on the positive momentum in Southwest Louisville.

 When: Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM

Where: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway

Contact the District 12 Office at 502.574.1112 or liz.mcquillen@louisvilleky.gov for more information.

Due to the severe thunderstorms last Sunday, the scheduled Mary M Miller cruises set for April 14 from Riverview Park was postponed.

The new rescheduled date will be Sunday, June 23rd. The cruise times will remain at 1:30 & 4:00 and all reservations made with Southwest Community Ministries will be honored for the rescheduled date. There will also be seats available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can make it on June 23rd. Let's hope for nice weather!

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the District 12 office at 502.574.1112 or email Liz.McQuillen@louisvilleky.gov. 

Roja, FEMALE DOG

Do you prefer to sleep through the night? Are late-night potty trips not your thing? Adopt a mature adult like Roja, and avoid those pesky puppy problems! This 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher mix won’t mistake your cashmere sweater for a tennis ball. Roja is very friendly dog that would love having a fur sibling to keep him company. He’s up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. If you’re interested in adopting Roja, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3705 Manslick Rd.) Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. Send questions to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS.

Angel, FEMALE CAT

Kittens are adorable but a lot of work, and can be rather immature. So why not adopt a senior shelter pet like Angel? Unlike a kitten, 9-year-old Calico just wants to relax with you, and maybe take a nap or two, or three. Angel’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter.  She’s spayed, up-to-date on vaccinations and microchipped. To adopt Angel, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3705 Manslick Rd., Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. For more info about Angel, call 502-473-PETS.

Median Work to Begin Between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road; launching the most transformative and dangerous parts of construction

Crews on The New Dixie Highway Project have begun installing medians between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road. This means the crews are launching a critical part of the project almost a month ahead of schedule.

By installing medians, The New Dixie Highway Project will restrict mid-block left turns – and guide drivers to turn at signalized intersections or designated U-turn points.  Installing medians is both the most transformative part of The New Dixie Highway project – but also the most dangerous for workers because they will be working in the middle of the roadway with traffic on both sides.

Crews had been expecting to start work on medians in June, but recent favorable weather conditions meant they were able to complete sidewalk and gutter work between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road ahead of schedule. They will begin median work in that same section of roadway as soon as possible, sometime during the week of May 6.

During median installation, the interior lane immediately adjacent to the work will be closed in each direction. Work will be happening in more than one location at a time. As one section is complete, work will move to a new section, meaning that drivers should stay alert as lane closures may change without notice.  

The New Dixie Highway Project broke ground in December of 2017 and all the major components will be complete by December of 2019. Some final parts of project – such as landscaping and final surfacing – require warm weather and will be completed in the summer of 2020.

Medians will be “non-mountable” so passenger vehicles cannot drive over them. Widths will vary with available space, with landscaping at key locations. While it may seem counter-intuitive to drivers, restricting mid-block left-turns creates not only a safer corridor, but a more efficient corridor. While some drivers will have to drive slightly further to reach their destination, the improved efficiency and reduction in accident-related congestion will mean a better traffic flow for everyone.

About the New Dixie Highway Project

The New Dixie Highway Project is a $35 million investment to improve safety, mobility and livability along the corridor.  The project will concentrate on three major areas of improvement:

• Roadway safety and design improvements, including raised medians and left-hand-only turn lanes along the most congested and dangerous section (Crums Lane to Greenwood Road).
• A new Intelligent Transportation System that will improve and coordinate traffic signal timing along the entire corridor.
• The region’s first TARC bus rapid transit route, with eight priority buses and 37 highly visible bus stations and stops that will improve travel times for both transit riders and drivers.

Below is a list of projects overseen by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet happening in Southwest Louisville.

US 31W (Dixie Highway) South: The right lane will be closed at Algonquin Parkway Lane (mile marker 17.0) for construction of a concrete bus pad. This closure is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 20 and will last approximately one week.

US 31W (Dixie Highway) North: Lane closures and delays possible at Standard Avenue (mile marker 18.4) due to installation of a micro-trench for conduit and fiber optic cables. Right lane will be closed daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.   This process will take several weeks to complete as crews progress north to West Broadway.

US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and sidewalk closures in place between Blanton Lane and Crums Lane (mile markers 12.5 to 15.3) due to construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines. Left lane is closed in each direction between Heaton Road and I-264 (mile markers 14.4 to 14.7). Roadway is reduced to two lanes on southbound Dixie Highway between Blanton Lane and Upper Hunters Trace. Roadway is reduced to one lane southbound and two lanes northbound between Herbert Avenue and Crums Lane. In these areas where the lane closures are in place, the sidewalks are closed on the side where the roadwork is taking place. Pedestrians need to cross Dixie Highway at a signalized intersection and use the sidewalk on the other side of the road instead of walking through the construction work.

Log on to goky.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The following is a list of permits and notices from Louisville Metro public works for lane and sidewalk closures, utility cuts, street closures and oversize load notices in the Metro area. 

6700 Barbrook Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3175 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 19th to May 27th.

6817 Barfield Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3176 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service Permit is valid from April 29th to May 27th.

6601 Batson Court - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3610 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through July 3.

7411 Beahl Blvd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3124 to close a driving lane in order to install and replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.

7365 Beechland Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3373 to close a driving lane in order to replace poles, cables, and electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 1st to June 21st.

7273 Browns Lane - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3609 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through July 3.

4430 Crawford Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3231 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 7th to June 4th.

4602 Crawford Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3188 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 29th to June 3rd.

7302 Daisy Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3398 to close a driving lane in order to replace poles and electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 3rd to June 21st.

4840 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW2872 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 14th to May 27th.

4905 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW2873 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from April 15 through May 27.

4948 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW2876 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 15th to May 27th.

5363 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW2875 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 15th to May 27th.

5202 Galaxie Drive - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3615 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through July 3.

7234 Helen Avenue – LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3605 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through June 26.

7320 Helen Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3395 to close a driving lane in order to replace a pole and electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 3rd to June 21st.

7320 Kentucky Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3372 to close a driving lane in order to replace poles, cables, and electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 1st to June 21st.

7275 Lucille Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3378 to close a driving lane in order to replace poles, cables, and electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 1st to June 21st.

5209 Mars Court - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3613 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through June 26.

5115 Mercury Drive – LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3603 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through June 26.

7506 Norwich Blvd. - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3606 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through June 26.

6206 Panax Lane - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3149 to close driving lane to replace overhead electric equipment. Permit is valid from April 23 through May 24.

5204 Planet Drive – LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3607 to close both driving lanes using flaggers to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through June 26.

6308 Player Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3141 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 24th.

4952 Princeton Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3399 to close a driving lane in order to replace poles and electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 3rd to June 21st.

8317 Seaforth Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3143 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.

7230 Sky Blue Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3396 to close a driving lane in order to replace poles and hang transformers. Permit is valid from May 3rd to June 21st.

4905 Vassar Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3397 to close a driving lane in order to replace poles. Permit is valid from May 3rd to June 21st.

5202 Venus Drive – LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3604 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through June 26.

4308 Wells Drive - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW3616 to close both driving lanes using flaggers for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from May 22 through July 3.

7500 Westbrook Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3177 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 29th to May 27th.

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