Join Councilman Blackwell on Saturday, June 22nd for an informal discussion on the topics, issues, concerns and suggestions you have for District 12 and Southwest Louisville. Stop by Panera Bread anytime between 10:00 am - 12 pm to speak directly with Councilman Blackwell and have a cup of coffee on him!

WHEN: Saturday, June 22nd, 10 am - 12 pm

WHERE: Panera Bread, 6900 Dixie Hwy

For more information, contact the District 12 office at 502.574.1112 or liz.mcquillen@louisvilleky.gov.

Sylvester, MALE CAT

Sylvester is a senior shelter kitty that still has a lot of love to give. The gray-and-white cat is friendly but sometime nervous because of the stressful kennel environment, so we recommend a calm, quiet home or Sylvester. He would make a great companion for a retiree or someone who works from him. Sylvester to free to adopt with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. The approximately 7-year-old cat is already neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Meet Sylvester at Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Rd., Tuesday-Sunday 12-6pm. For more info, email LMAS at animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-Pets.

Sadie, FEMALE DOG

Sadie’s ready to meet her forever family! At 5 years old, Sadie is well past the problems associated with puppies.  This friendly, outgoing and sweet dog is free to adopt thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Spay surgery, vaccinations and microchip are included with the adoption! Sadie weighs about 55lbs. Sadie needs a cat-free home but can be tested with potential doggy siblings upon at Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Rd). You can meet Sadie Tuesday-Sunday, 12-6pm.  Send questions about Sadie to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov, or call 502-473-PETS.

The Dare to Care Mobile Pantry has a new location! This amazing program ensures that families can access food regardless of where they live. Dare to Care brings food directly to a neighborhood and sets up a temporary pantry on a consistent, scheduled basis.

Today, Dare to Care operates over 40 Mobile Pantries each month. These pantries provide nearly 275,000 pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need each year.

This particular pantry is located at Sacred Heart Wayside (3101 Wayside Dr.) and services residents from the 40216, 40258 and 40272 area codes. The pantry will be at this location the second Monday of every month from 1:30 p.m. until they run out of food.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact (502) 966-3821.

On June 19, Metro311 is launching a whole new online reporting system and mobile app that will make it easier to report nuisance issues like odors, smoke, and dust to the APCD online or on your phone. The new Metro311 will also let you see issues that have already been reported on a map, and will improve how you track progress of your issue along the way. Information about the app, including instructions for downloading to your phone, will be available on the Metro311 website.

However, in order to make these improvements, the current Metro311 Service Request Portal and the 311 mobile app must go offline from Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, June 18 at 8 p.m. as we prepare to launch the new and improved business and 311 portals.

During our outage period, you can reach us in the following ways:

• Call 311
• Call APCD at (502) 574-6000
• Email APCD at airodors@louisvilleky.gov
• Use the chat link in the lower right corner on every page of the city’s website Louisvilleky.gov.

We appreciate your patience. And please remember that all these contact methods will still be available to you once the new Metro311 app and online reporting system is launched.

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): 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 Kendall Road and I-264 (mile markers 14.2 to 14.7). Roadway is reduced to two lanes on northbound 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. 

6710 Aron Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3711 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

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.

8105 Biscane Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3712 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

7273 Brown 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.

6611 Capella Lane - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4295 to block a driving lane for installation of gas service. Permit is valid through July 17.

7508 Connie Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3710 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

6100 Deady Drive - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4078 to block a driving lane for installation of gas service. Permit is valid through July 15.

6506 Delton Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3713 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

6603 Eclipse Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3718 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

6705 Fenway Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3717 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

802 Gagel Avenue - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4073 to close both driving lanes (not simultaneously) for installation of gas service. Permit is valid through July 15.

822 Gagel Avenue - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3932 to close both driving lanes (not simultaneously) for installation of gas service. Permit is valid through August 9.

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.

5307 Galaxie Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3719 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

7234 Helen Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3605 to close a driving lane and sidewalk to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 22nd to June 26th.

7103 Lucille Ave. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3722 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from June 3rd to July 30th.

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.

5915 Noah Drive - LG&E has been issued Permit No. 19RW4075 to block driving lane for the installation of gas service. Permit is valid through July 15.

6522 Norbert Ct. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3714 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

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 Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3900 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 25th to June 21st.

5204 Planet Dr. – LG&E has been issued Permit Number 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 19RW3899 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from May 25th to June 21st.

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.

6608 Rebecca - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4079 to block a driving lane for installation of gas service. Permit is valid through July 15.

8201 Seaforth Drive - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4294 to block a driving lane for installation of gas service. Permit is valid from through July 17.

8202 Seaforth Drive - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4293 to block a driving lane for installation of gas service. Permit is valid through July 17.

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.

5600 Sterling Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3602 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 22nd to June 26th.

6501 Tearose Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3715 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

6100 Trena Trail - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3716 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 24th.

2404 Upper Hunters Trace - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3612 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from May 29th to July 3rd.

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.

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