Council Members McCraney and Winkler encourage residents to attend a public meeting regarding the Westport Road Corridor Study

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November 17, 2019

Council Members McCraney and Winkler encourage residents to attend a public meeting regarding the Westport Road Corridor Study

Meeting set for Tuesday, November 19th at 6:00pm  

Louisville – Council Members Paula McCraney and Markus Winkler are encouraging residents of District 7 and 17 to attend an open house-style meeting regarding the Westport Road Corridor Study. The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the gym of Westport Middle School, 8100 Westport Road.

          Existing conditions on the 6.1-mile stretch of Westport Road from Hubbards Lane to Chamberlain Lane will be shared along with suggested improvements to address safety and mobility issues along the corridor. There will be an opportunity for the public to comment as well.

          The proposed recommendations include:

  • Intersection improvements at Dove Creek Boulevard/Bayberry Place to eliminate left turns onto Westport Road from the minor cross‐
  • A new signal and crosswalks at Langdon Drive as well as consolidation of driveways at the adjacent shopping center.
  • Extending eastbound right and left turn lanes approaching Hurstbourne Parkway.
  • Adding sidewalk and crosswalks along Westport Road through the I‐265 interchange area.
  • Installing bollards to prevent illegal turns from Westport Road onto the I‐265 southbound off ramp to Chamberlain Lane.
  • Adding an eastbound right turn lane onto Chamberlain Lane.

 

Those unable to attend the meeting can share their thoughts on the study recommendations at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNVQYYR  

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