 Motorist's, CAUTION!
St. Anthony Church Road has suffered a landslide blocking an entire lane of traffic. Please utilize caution and obey the traffic light, speed limits and traffic signs when travelling St. Anthony Church Road.
Restoration Plan
Public Works has contracted a thorough geotechnical investigation through QK4 - Engineering Consultants to identify the safest, permanent solution.
A second study is currently ongoing and identifying 2 additional landslides that have taken place on property around St. Anthony Church Road but not affecting St. Anthony Church Road, directly.
Multiple options have been offered in a preliminary investigation conducted earlier this summer. Each solution will take time, funding & patience.
Update 10/10/19
Public Works has been working directly with St. Anthony Church Road neighbors to identify the root cause of the landslides and to conduct the studies needed to ensure a comprehensive, permanent solution can be found.
Specific property owners would not allow Public Works access to their properties to conduct the testing that is required to design the solution. The Jefferson County Attorney's Office has spoken with counsel for these neighbors and anticipate consent in the very near future.
Due to the property owner's not consenting to Public Works & QK4 accessing their properties & thus delaying the second in-depth geotechnical study, at this time Public Works does not have an expected completion date. Once the second study is allowed to proceed and the final report is submitted, Councilman Yates will be working with Public Work to identify the necessary funding to ensure St. Anthony Church Road is restored.
 
 Last year, more firefighters died by suicide than in the line of duty.
Still, many are living in our country and in Louisville that struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It comes with fighting fires and seeing horrific, traumatizing scenarios.
"The first responders, the people that are the helpers, it's hard for us to ask for help because we're the ones that are supposed to be taking care of others," said Brian O'Neill, president of Louisville Professional Firefighters. "Sometimes you forget to take care of yourself."
Tuesday, O'Neill was among dozens of Louisville firefighters gathered at a memorial ceremony with bagpipes and a wreath honoring fallen firefighters as part of Fire Prevention Week.
City leaders and fire chiefs from multiple departments spoke about fallen brothers and sisters, and PTSD. Buechel Fire Chief Adam Jones urged firefighters from around the area to seek help if they're struggling.
If you would like more information about fire prevention week please follow the WDRB Link:
https://www.wdrb.com/news/fire-prevention-week-honors-fallen-firefighters-highlights-ptsd/article_63f067cc-ea0b-11e9-b150-c3f9f20eb6fa.html
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is driving home a safety message to motorists aimed at preventing crashes by encouraging two life-saving actions behind the wheel- buckling up and putting down the phone.
Launching today, the state’s first Buckle Up Phone Down campaign features videos, radio spots, digital advertising and a new dedicated website, kyhighwaysafety.com, to promote the initiative.
According to KOHS, each year in Kentucky, distracted driving results in more than 50,000 crashes, more than 15,000 injuries and approximately 200 deaths. Distracted driving behaviors, like texting, emailing and talking, are discouraged and drivers are advised to not interact with their phone.
Both drivers and passengers should buckle up each and every time they get in a vehicle. While more and more cars feature modern safety features to reduce crashes and fatal injuries, seat belts still rank supreme. According to KOHS, each year in Kentucky, more than half of those killed are not wearing a seat belt.
As of Oct. 7, preliminary numbers indicate there have been 576 fatalities in 2019, up 21 compared to the same time last year. Approximately 220 of those fatalities were unbelted and more than 120 involved distraction.
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The fast-casual chicken-and-biscuits restaurant opened to rave traffic at 900 E. Main Street in NuLu in early June. In mid-September, Biscuit Belly announced a second location would soon open in St. Matthews.
Now, a third is in the works at therenovated Colonial Gardens at 818 W. Kenwood Drive, said co-owner Chad Coulter. The restaurant is set to open by February or March 2020.
"It seemed like good synergy, with all these established restaurateurs heading down there," Coulter said. "After talking to residents in the area we really became comfortable with it. I think the concept, price point and lack of other breakfast options nearby really makes it make sense."
"There are people who come into town for concerts and visit us two or three times, in that short amount of time they're here," Coulter said. "We got something good here, and feel like it has legs to expand. If you look at the three classic store elements — fast-casual, brunch and fried chicken — we have all three. It just makes sense because the demand is out there."
Information provided by The Courier Journal, if you would like more information on Biscuit Belly please click here!
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 Are you the kind of park visitor who enjoys taking the path less traveled? Olmsted Parks Conservancy is in the middle of a trail study to learn how we can better control soil erosion and improve our natural trails in Cherokee, Iroquois and Seneca – making the escape into nature better for both the park and the visitor. We want to know, how do you use the natural trails? Whether you run, hike, bike, or walk your dog on the trails in our Olmsted Parks, you can help us with our study by filling out this 15 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OlmstedParksTrails.
U.S. Census Bureau’s Hiring Events at multiple locations
U.S. Census Bureau’s representative will be available to share information about the hundreds of entry-level office & warehouse clerks employment opportunities for the Jeffersonville location. National Processing Center (NPC) is the U.S. Census Bureau's primary center for mail processing, survey processing, data capture, imaging/scanning and warehouse operations. NPC recently increased the starting hourly pay rate for entry level clerks to $14.54 per hour.
- Oct. 17, South Jefferson Neighborhood Place – Valley at 10200 Dixie Highway (inside Valley High School to the right of the bldg.), 1 - 3 p.m. Call 363-1483 for more information.
- Oct.18, South Central Neighborhood Place at 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 9 – 11 a.m. Call 363-1483 for more information.
Oct. 28, Trunk or Treat Halloween Health and Safety Fair at South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, 6 – 8 p.m.
Located at 1000 Neighborhood Place. Call 363-1483 for more information. Join the Third Annual Trunk or Treat and Health Fair guaranteed to surprise and delight kids of all ages. Free health related items, candy, movies, treats and games. Dress in your favorite costume and join the fun.
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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.
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 Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Subsidy Component. The pre-registration will begin on Wednesday, October 2, and end on Thursday, October 31.
Pre-registration is for Jefferson County residents who are 60 years or older, or disabled and receive a fixed income (Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits).
Eligible residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. Applicants must provide the following documentation:
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the six LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here.
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric.
Scheduling an appointment by phone: Call 502-991-8391.
Scheduling an Appointment On-line: Appointments can also be made quickly and easily online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Community-Wide Clean Up: Oct. 19th
The Brightside & Passport Health Plan Fall Community-Wide Cleanup is just around the corner on Saturday, October 19th and there is still time to register your group to participate!
Just head to www.brightsideinc.org and click on the link on our homepage to sign your group up today! All teams receive pre-packed supplies and Brightside coordinates with our partners at Solid Waste Management Services to ensure all your collected litter bags are properly collected and disposed of after your cleanup event.
Not sure where to hold your cleanup? We can help! Reach out to us at brightside@louisvilleky.gov or call our office at (502) 574-2613 today!
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Planting Day: Nov. 2nd
Are you interested in helping Brightside plant 150 trees this fall? Save the date now for our fall Community-Wide Planting Day on Saturday, November 2nd.
We will be planting along Gilmore Lane and volunteer registration will be opening next week so stay tuned for more information.
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TreesLouisville is a nonprofit organization focused on restoring urban tree canopy in Louisville. They are partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 1,500 free trees to Louisville residents.
Louisville loses around 54,000 trees annually and this is one way we can help restore our depleted canopy.
To participate go to arborday.org/treeslouisville, type in your address, and choose your tree! Trees will either be shipped to your home or you can pick up a larger tree at one of our two events.
- Pickup events are scheduled for October 20, 12pm-4pm at Against the Grain Brewery, 401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
- November 9, 10am-2pm at Americana Community Center 4801 Southside Dr, Louisville, KY 40214.
This is the second of four seasonal Community Canopy programs. Last winter 870 free trees were delivered to residents of Louisville and the goal is to provide more than 3,500 free trees over the next two years.
The following species are available: American Sycamore, Black Tupelo, Serviceberry, Redbud, Kentucky Coffeetree, Overcup Oak, Shadblow Serviceberry, Swamp White Oak, Sweetbay Magnolia, and Tulip Poplar.
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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.
US 31W (Dixie Highway): Crews on The New Dixie Highway Project are completing median construction on a critical, busy section of the roadway in the heart of Shively. The section between Herbert Avenue and Crums Lane, which includes Shively City Hall and the on-ramp to Interstate 264, will have all lanes open and in their final configuration on Monday.
The opening of all four lanes in this section will be a significant improvement for drivers. For the past six months, there has been only one southbound lane on this busy section of roadway – which carries an estimated 60,000 vehicles a day. For about a month, there has also only been one northbound lane on that section.
As with the rest of the project, the final surfacing and landscaping is slated for completion during the spring and summer of 2020.
Drivers should continue to stay alert to shifting work zones on Dixie Highway. In addition to the opening of lanes between Crums and Herbert, work crews will also be reopening lanes between Greenwood Road and Wells Drive as well as between Meyer Lane and Upper Hunters Trace.
Median work will shift to other locations, causing new lane closures between Gagel Avenue and Kendall Road. The existing lane closure between Blanton Lane and Meyer Lane will remain in place as work continues.
By installing medians, The New Dixie Highway Project is restricting mid-block left turns – and guiding 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. Video about the medians and about the use of U-turns on Dixie Highway are available on YouTube.
Log on to goky.ky.gov for the latest in statewide traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
 New Dixie Highway News:
The $35 million New Dixie Highway project is on schedule and construction will be complete by the end of this year. That means that the medians, sidewalks, and crosswalks will be in place, the bus stations will be installed, and all the lanes will be open.
December is not usually the best time for final surfacing, final striping and landscaping, so that work is currently slated for Spring 2020. That kind of work will not be as disruptive to drivers, however. The New Dixie Highway Project broke ground in December of 2017.
“We really appreciate everyone’s patience as we work to make The New Dixie Highway – a safer, more attractive and efficient roadway,” said John Callihan, project manager. “We are nearing the finish line and soon we will be able to enjoy the new roadway.”
WDRB:
Construction to overhaul Dixie Highway started nearly two years ago, and work is expected to be finished by the end of this year. Crews have been working to install safety upgrades to make the so-called "Dixie Dieway" much safer.
On Monday, Bramer and her partner, William Piccolo, were using one of Dixie Highway's new wide sidewalks to walk to the grocery store."I feel safer, a whole lot safer, than I did before," Bramer said. "I don't feel like I'm gonna get hit by a car now." New sidewalks are just one aspect of the $35 million project to make the deadly road safer.
"There are 4,000 people who take the bus on Dixie Highway every day, so those people need to be able to get to the bus safely, and they need to be able to get home from the bus stop safely," said Beverly Bartlett, spokeswoman for The New Dixie Highway.Other upgrades include new crosswalks, bus stations and medians.
"When you drive down Dixie Highway, you're used to being able to turn wherever you want," Bartlett said. "Now, you'll have to wait until the end of the block to turn." Project leaders announced Monday that construction, which started in December 2017, is on schedule and it will be finished by the end of this year.
Information provided by WDRB, if you would like more news or updates on the progress of the The New Dixie Highway click here!
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