Broad Run Park will be closed to public access from sunset to sunrise starting August 24.
Louisville, Ky. (August 17, 2020) — Beginning Monday, August 24, 2020, entrances to Broad Run Park will be gated and locked from sunset to sunrise. This new protocol further emphasizes and enforces the park’s existing hours of operation in the southernmost section of The Parklands of Floyds Fork.
“In closing off access to Broad Run Park from sunset to sunrise, our goal is to prevent overnight vandalism and property damage to Broad Run Park’s natural areas and amenities,” said David Morgan, President of The Parklands of Floyds Fork. “This extra step will help protect the investment our community made in our donor and visitor supported park.”
The nearly 4,000-acre park system in Louisville, KY includes four parks—Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, Turkey Run Park and Broad Run Park—and is open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year. There is no admission fee to enter and use the park’s amenities, including 80+ miles of trails for hiking, biking and paddling.
On Monday, August 24, 2020, all visitors to Broad Run Park should exit the park via Bardstown Road by sunset. Both the Bardstown Road and Broad Run Road entrances will be locked shortly after to prevent vehicles from accessing the park overnight.
Broad Run Park is the only area affected by this change. The rest of the park system is open from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise noted.
Throughout the pandemic, The Parklands has seen an increase in visitation, as people look to the outdoors for recreation and respite. As of August 1, 2020, the four-park system has seen more than 2.2 million visits. The annual record is 3.1 million visits in 2019.
For more information contact Anna Rosales-Crone at 502-815-0267, acrone@21cparks.org or visit www.theparklands.org.
Nothing to report this week.
The Louisville Free Public Library is pleased to announce that the Main Library will be open for in-person computer access by appointment starting Monday, August 17 and the Southwest, South Central, and Northeast regionals starting Tuesday, August 18. The browsing of books and other materials will not be permitted at this time.
Computer access is by appointment only and restricted to 90 minutes per day. Limited free printing and faxing services will also be available by appointment. To make an appointment, patrons should call a participating library location at the numbers listed below. All regionals will have 90 minute appointments:
Phone calls for appointments should be made to the preferred location, during the hours listed above.
In order to reopen safely to in-person visits, the Library has reconfigured furniture, computer stations, and equipment to ensure safe physical distancing can be maintained. It has also procured sufficient personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies and implemented enhanced cleaning protocols. Masks and temperature checks will be required to enter library facilities. The Library will have masks available for patrons who arrive without them.
We appreciate your patience and continued support and we look forward to serving you at the Library.
Click here for more information. https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky
Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of August 24, 2020. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
• Easum Road from Billtown Road to Old Heady Road
 BOGO Kitten Adoptions:
Kittens are like potato chips – you can’ have just one! Kitten adoption are BOGO at Animal House Adoption Center. Take home 2 cute kitties for a $100 donation to the Pay It Forward Program and help keep adult cat adoptions free. Spay/neuter, microchip & vaccinations are included! Meet these adorable fur babies when you visit Animal House located at 3516 Newburg Road, open from 12-6pm daily – no appointment required! For more info, call 502-473-PETS.
 Dog of the Week:
Did you know it’s always free to adopt a Pit Bull from LMAS? Don’t shop, adopt! Fancy is a stunning 1-year-old Pit Bull/Boxer mix who despite her name, is more like the girl next door type. She’s a very friendly dog, who thinks every stranger she meets must pet her. Fancy’s also affectionate, she loves to cuddle and be held like a puppy. Fancy has great manners and knows several commands, plus she’s already housetrained. She would enjoy daily walks but running around the back yard with her favorite squeaky toy is ok, too. The playful beauty is a master at the ‘trade game’ and she’ll happily trade her toys for a treat. An approved adopter can adopt Fancy for free, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. Fancy weighs 47lbs. She’s already spayed, microchipped and up-to-dated on vaccinations. In Fancy’s ideal home, she’d be the only fur baby getting spoiled rotten. Fancy can be tested with children by request. For more info about Fancy, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. Meet Fancy at Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Rd.), open from 12-6pm daily – no appointment required.
Ramp and lane closures to take place
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 26, 2020) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a ramp improvement project in Jefferson County starting this weekend. Concrete slab replacement and drainage upgrades will take place on multiple ramps.
As the project begins, the ramp to I-64 East from 9th Street and Market Street will be fully closed beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 28. Work on this ramp is scheduled to be completed by the end of September. Drivers can detour the area by taking 9th Street to the on-ramp at the intersection of 9th Street and Main Street. Variable message boards in the area will notify drivers of the closure. As part of the project, other weekend and overnight ramp closures are also possible intermittently at the following locations:
- I-64 West to Market Street
- 9th Street to I-64 West
- Main Street/9th Street to I-64
- I-64 East to Market Street
The project will also include various lane closures as needed. Work is not permitted during the Kentucky Derby, Labor Day, or the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. The contract for this project was awarded to E & B Paving LLC in July in the amount of $4,595,950.67. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. 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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Editors Note: A photo of the suggested detour map can be found here: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/KYTC/2020/08/26/file_attachments/1526770/Ramp%20Detour%209th%20Main%20Final.png
Click on the following link to learn more.
https://coxslouisville.com/updates/pappy-van-winkle-raffle
Click the link below to view all the details regarding this first phase of reopening.
https://www.lfpl.org/curbside/
Below you will find another link that will take you to the home page of Louisville Free Public Library website that will provide you with other information and details regarding the Library.
https://www.lfpl.org/index.htm
Recently, there was an event in the news where someone was killed who might have been meeting to complete a transaction from an online marketplace such as Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook, Nextdoor, ect.
If you are buying or selling items online, I want to remind you of our designated LMPD MetroSwap Zone Sites.
These areas are specifically set up for people to make buying and selling transactions. They are marked parking spaces located outside some of our LMPD Divisions, including the 7th Division at the Central Government Center located at 7201 Outer Loop. These areas are under 24 hour video surveillance with LMPD close by so they can quickly respond if needed.
Tips for using MetroSwap Zones:
• Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSwap station.
• Meet only during daylight hours.
• Tell Someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time.
• Meet in the parking lot. There will be two (2) designated parking spots at each location for use.
• Make the interaction brief and to the point.
LMPD 2nd Division – 3419 Bohne Avenue
LMPD 3rd Division – 7219 Dixie Highway
LMPD 7th Division – 7201 Outer Loop
LMPD 8th Division – 200 Juneau Drive
The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program is designed to help prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to preserve the hundreds of fun and funky businesses that make Louisville unique.
The application will open for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, and more details will be provided on that date. Applicants must have a business located within Louisville/Jefferson County. At least 50 percent of the funds will be spent in low-to-moderate income census tracts.
You can find all the detail by clicking this link: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/small-business-covid-19-relief-grants
Who should get tested for COVID-19?
HIGH PRIORITY
- Hospitalized patients with symptoms
- Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders with symptoms
- Residents in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings, including prisons and shelters, with symptoms
PRIORITY
- Persons with symptoms of potential COVID-19 infection, including: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, and/or sore throat.
- Persons without symptoms who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive
- People without symptoms who have been in large gatherings where social distancing was difficult
Mobile Testing Sites
Bashford Manor
Walmart is partnering to offer drive-thru testing located at Bashford Manor. Testing will be offered Mondays-Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to those who qualify.
First responders, healthcare workers without symptoms, and anyone older than 18 with symptoms qualify at this location.
To register to be tested, please click HERE.
Southern High School
Kroger Health is offering a mobile testing site at Southern High School. Services will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and open to everyone.
To register to be tested at this location, please click HERE or call1-888-852-2567and select option 3.
Seven Counties
These testing sites are open to anyone, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling (502) 538-2980.
- 4710 Champions Trace, Louisville, 40218
- 2650 West Broadway, Louisville, 40211
- 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, 40243
- 8301 Saint Andrews Church Rd, Louisville, 40258
CVS
These testing sites are open to anyone and utilize the weld-swab test. To schedule and appointment, visit minuteclinic.com.
- 2311 Lime Kiln Road
- 10490 Shelbyville Road
Walgreens
To schedule an appointment to be tested at any of the sites listed below, visit Norton Prompt Care
- 5100 Dixie Hwy
- 2021 Hikes Lane
- 12101 Shelbyville Road
- 4240 Shelbyville Road
- 1360 Stony Brooke
Family Health Centers
- Portland, 2215 Portland Ave.
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tests will be open to the general public.
- Call : 502-772-8301 or Click to self-schedule.
- Fairdale, 1000 Neighborhood Place
- Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tests will be open to the general public.
- Call : 502-772-8301 or Click to self-schedule.
Shawnee Christian Healthcare
This testing site will be operating Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. To reserve a spot, please call 502-778-0001.
Norton Respiratory Illness Center
This testing center is operation by appointment only. In order to schedule, please call 502-861-4611, and press option 1.
St. Stephen Church
This testing site will be open Saturday, July 11th for drive through appointments. Drive through-thru testing available by appointment only. Register here.
To see a complete list of testing sites throughout Jefferson County, follow this link.
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Sign work taking place starting August 24
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2020) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane closures scheduled on I-71 North in Jefferson County next week. Sign work will take place at mile marker 4.6 (just before the interchange with I-264). Lane closures will take place on an alternating schedule. Shoulder closures and a rolling roadblock will also take place during the work. Crews are scheduled to work from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. each night from Monday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 26. Signs in the area will notify drivers of the work.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. 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.
Unfortunately, carjackings are up 400% this year and are occurring all over Jefferson County. In response the US Attorney’s Office announced a federal task force to combat carjackings in Louisville. Please be aware of your surroundings.
Tips to avoid carjackings:
- Always have your mobile phone handy — and charged.
- Avoid being alone in your vehicle in certain areas, such as high crime neighborhoods, isolated roads and intersections and desolate areas of parking lots.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Pay special attention to people who seem to be lurking or cars that suspiciously follow you into driveways. Call 911 and use your key fob or other car alarm if you feel a threat.
- Be wary of how carjackers lure victims. These include bumping your car, pretending to be stranded motorists or flashing their lights as if there were something wrong with your car. In each of these scenarios, you might be tempted to pull over -- only to have your car taken. Stay inside with the windows shut and the door locked and, if you feel a threat, drive to the nearest police or fire station.
- Practice safe parking. Stick to well-lit areas. If you have any doubts about where you parked after the fact, find a security guard to accompany you to your vehicle.
- Don't sit in your car with the door unlocked or the windows rolled down.
- Don’t stop at isolated ATMs, which might put you and your bank accounts as well as your car in danger.
Lastly, always remember to lock your doors and remove all valuables form your car, including firearms. Thieves often just try door handles to see if a car is unlocked. Locking your car it is the #1 thing you can do to prevent you from becoming a victim.
The Louisville Metro Council is offering another option for viewing its meetings. All committee meetings and Metro Council meetings are now livestreamed on Facebook Live, accessed from the Metro Council Facebook page. The public can still view these meetings on MetroTV on Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or U-verse Channel 99 as well. |
