Bearcamp Road Culvert Replacement, Memo

Submitted to Mayor’s Office on 11/17/2020

“By order of Louisville Metro Public Works & Assets, Louisville Paving is currently working to replace the Box Culvert (N00009N) located on Bearcamp Road near Fey Farm Drive due to significant overall deterioration of the structure and its effect on the stabilization of the roadway.”

The Box Culvert (N00009N) located on Bearcamp Road, near the intersection with Fey Farm Drive, that aids in crossing Bearcamp Run, is in the process of being replaced by Louisville Paving (LP) as needed per the 04/2020 inspection report. Work associated with the Bearcamp Road Culvert Replacement project, which included four (4) culvert replacements along Bearcamp Road, began in mid-August. On September 24th, during excavation of the fourth and final culvert near Fey Farm Drive, the contractor and on-site inspector identified a conflict with a Louisville Water Company (LWC) asset, and informed LWC and Louisville Metro Public Works (LMPW). This conflict slowed work, but the contractor was able to make progress over the following weeks with both the structure and items regarding other areas of work down the road. On October 19^th, LWC gave approval for waterline materials to be allocated to LMPW’s contractor, LP, per the approved design communicated on October 20^th. Materials were retrieved by the contractor, who scheduled work to begin once their waterline crew was available the following week. The start of this relocation was delayed until November 2^nd due to weather. On Friday November 6^th, the on-site LWC inspector informed the contractor, and LMPW’s on-site inspector, that additional work would be required before LWC would approve the waterline relocation. LMPW & LWC were in communication, discussing options to get the waterline relocated with LWC approval and complete the construction project, which culminated in an evening meeting on November 10^th. This meeting ended with a plan, which was approved within the hour by LWC. The remainder of the week was used to reconfirm this plan and iron out details for the relocation to continue the following week. This is planned to continue Tuesday 11/17, to allow for storm water to recede from the creek.

The tentative schedule has Bearcamp Road reopening the week of December 14^th.

Deryk Kennedy, PE, Project Manager, Louisville Metro Public Works

Public Feedback Sought on Proposed I-65/I-264 Interchange Improvement Strategies

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input for a planning study of the I-65/I-264 interchange in Jefferson County. The project team has proposed seven short-term and three long-term improvement strategies to be reviewed and prioritized.

The public is encouraged to fill out a questionnaire sharing their comments and priorities at bit.ly/AirportInterchange. Responses will be accepted through November 22nd.

Full explanations of each improvement strategy with map graphics, videos, fact sheets and other briefing materials are available at bit.ly/AirportInterchange. Those unable to access the online questionnaire and briefing items may request print copies by contacting Amanda Desmond at amanda.desmond@ky.gov or 502-210-5400.

Public input sought from Kentuckians on the state’s public involvement process used to identify and plan for statewide transportation projects.

Comments are welcome from members of the public between Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 through Dec. 15, 2020. A draft of the Public Involvement Process can be found online here or on transportation.ky.gov. The public is invited to submit comments through a short confidential survey available on the website. 

“The goal of the Public Involvement Process is to give Kentuckians a chance to weigh in on the process used to identify, invite, inform and involve the public in transportation planning,” said Transportation Secretary Jim Gray. “Every road we construct and bridge we build improves the quality of life in communities across the state so getting input from the people we impact is valuable.”

For special accommodations, please email kytc.comments@ky.gov or call 502-564-3419.

Saturday, November 21st 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. University of Louisville Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

Accepted Items: • Up to 3 electronic items (recycled) • Metal & appliances, no refrigerators or any items containing coolant (recycled) • Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled) • Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled) • Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted) • Large household items (landfilled) • Documents for shredding (recycled) • Prescription medication (disposed properly)

Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading.

Not Accepted: • Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill) • Concrete, bricks, rocks • Construction materials (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply) • Refrigerators or items containing coolant (take to Waste Reduction Center, or metal recycling facility) • Latex paint (disposal information) • Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin) • Tree trunks • Boats, hot tubs • Items from businesses • Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)

COVID-19 Policies: Staff will wear personal protective equipment, including face coverings, and will stay at least 6 feet away from citizens. Citizens should remain in their vehicle if possible and must wear a face covering if exiting their vehicle.

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!

The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, 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.

Kentucky State website: kycovid19.ky.gov is the best way to keep up with the latest news about the novel coronavirus.

Hotline you can call: (800) 722-5725. is a service operated by the healthcare professionals at the Kentucky Poison Control Center, who can provide advice and answer questions.

Louisville Metro website with updated information about COVID-19 -CLICK HERE-

Residents who have questions related to COVID-19 call the recently launched helpline at (502) 912-8598 or to seek information at louisvilleky.gov/covid19.

University of Louisville Sponsored Test Sites:

• Downtown at the corner of Brook and Liberty streets
• U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
• U of L Health in Bullitt County

To make an appointment, call 502-588-0414. 

The IRS has determined that there are thousands of individuals in Jefferson County who are eligible for the IRS Economic Impact Payment (stimulus payment) but who have not yet received this payment.   The deadline for tax “non-filers” to apply for the payment is Saturday, November 21.   More information can be found here.

For questions, please contact the Legal Aid Society at (502) 584-1254 or online at www.yourlegalaid.org. 

The Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.

To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.

The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99.  Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.

If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here

Report:

• where it happened
• describe the vehicle(s) involved
• include license plate number(s) if available
• upload pictures if available

For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form visit our illegal dumping webpage.