Pedestrian safety, safer travel speeds, increased on-street parking as project focus.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) District 5 Office will be moving forward with implementation of the roadway reconfiguration project of Bardstown Road between Eastern Parkway (US 60A) and the Baxter Avenue/Highland Avenue intersections.
The project will make Bardstown Road one-lane in each direction with turning lanes at most of the signalized intersections, with on-street parking /TARC stops on both sides, while increasing pedestrian safety, decreasing travel speeds and providing much needed parking in the area to support local businesses along the corridor.
The reconfiguration was initially tested in the spring and summer by removing parking signs and turning the lane assignment lights to the off-peak setting. The next stage of the implementation will focus on striping changes only and, will not require modifications to any of the traffic signals on the corridor. During this period, lane assignment arrows will be deactivated but not removed. Additionally, the Bardstown/Baxter Lane control signals in these blocks will also be deactivated but not removed.
The impetus for the proposed changes and trial were developed from the 2018 Bardstown Road Safety Study.
KYTC has scheduled the pavement marking modifications and necessary traffic control signage changes for November 4th and 5th from approximately 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting.
“The pavement marking process is a mobile operation, which will only cause minor delays intermittently throughout the day as the equipment drives the route to make the changes to the pavement markings. The overall project is expected to take two days to complete,” said Public Works Assistant Director, Jeff Brown.
No parking will be allowed on either side of the street along the entire work zone during these time frames. Once the temporary changes are in place, KYTC and Louisville Metro will monitor traffic.
To view an illustration of the project, click this link: Bardstown Road Reconfiguration Project
Led by Transportation Engineer, Steve Kurowsky, phase one of saw the construction of 2,200 feet of sidewalk in summer 2019. Adding 1,300 more feet during phase two, the Ashby Lane sidewalk nears completion. The much-needed 3,500’- sidewalk is a welcomed addition to this Valley Station neighborhood (Southwestern Jefferson County). By building and maintaining our infrastructure, this project is part of our commitment to improving safety and quality of life in our neighborhoods. The $361,000 project became a reality thanks to commitment and partnership between Public Works & Assets’ Transportation & Engineering Division, Metro Councilwoman, Cindi Fowler (D-14), and the residents of this neighborhood who understood its importance. Click on the links below see project photos.
Ashby Lane Sidewalk Phase 1
Ashby Lane Sidewalk Phase 2
 Take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted tires. Any Kentucky resident is eligible to participate in this event EXCEPT tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling facilities. Check out this short video about the event.
November 5, 6, 7, 2020
Thursday & Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1030 Phillips Lane, across from KY Exposition Center
Tires must be separated by type prior to arrival.
Accepted:
- Tires on or off rim
- Truck, light truck, and passenger
- Tractor and farm implement
- Bicycle, motorcycle, golf cart, ATV
Not Accepted:
- Foam filled
- Calcium filled
- Off road construction
- Rubber tracks
- Solid tires with or without press on rims
- Any tires generated outside of KY
- Tires from tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling businesses
Questions? Call Pete Flood at 574-3290 or email pete.flood@louisvilleky.gov.
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/waste-tire-collection-event
This event is sponsored by Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District and Louisville Metro Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.
¡Un webinar para nuestra comunidad de habla hispana! Aprenda los conceptos básicos de los programas de basura y reciclaje de Louisville. Haga clic en el sitio abajo para registrase y participe!
https://www.louisvillewastedistrict.org/webinars
Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year!
Of course, residents with yard waste collection can also set them out in containers or paper bags. And all Louisville Metro residents will have the option to dispose of them for free at one of three drop-off sites beginning Tuesday, November 10.
Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service November 10 through December 12. Drop-off will not be available on November 26 and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.
Leaf drop off sites:
Public Works Yard
10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Public Works East District Operations Center
595 North Hubbards Lane
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Waste Reduction Center
636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday – Friday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of November 1, 2020 The schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
• Dutchmans Lane from Dutchmans Parkway to Dutchmans Parkway
• Southland Blvd. from Southside Drive to Southwestern Parkway
• Ward Ave. from Dorsey Lane to Old Harrods Creek Road
• Blevins Gap Road from Stonestreet Road to Medora Road
• Install Speed Humps on Elba Drive, Shasta Trail, Oakdale Lane, Cedrus Circle, and Brenda Drive
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Stay informed, check Collection Guidelines. To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download our Recycle Coach, waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.
This initiative follows the same weekly schedule as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature the project laps into the following week. Once a given area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.
Click HERE to see this week's map.
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