LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 24, 2021) – Nearly one year after closing in the old East Government Center, the Middletown Library is a step closer to opening in its new home. Louisville Free Public Library officials announced today an expected grand opening date of Monday, November 15 at their new location, 12556 Shelbyville Road.
This existing Middletown-owned building has been undergoing an extensive renovation over the last nine months, led by the library design team, Sullivan Cozart, and JRA Architects. The lease agreement brokered between leaders of Louisville Metro and the City of Middletown, provides use of the building rent-free. Louisville Metro will fund all operating costs, including staff and utilities.
Once completed, the new 5,200 square-foot library will house more than 25,000 books and materials, and provide access to computers and free Wi-Fi. The branch will also include comfortable spaces for reading and studying, a meeting room, a children’s area, and a separate teen space.
More details on the Middletown Library Grand Opening will be announced soon. Check the Library’s website, LFPL.org, and social media for updates.
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Louisville Free Public Library connects the residents of Louisville and Jefferson County to knowledge and information at our locations and on the web at LFPL.org.
21-ZONEPA-0124 Vista Hills Rezoning 10105 VISTA HILLS BLVD 20 09/20/2021 10/06/2021 Julia Williams
A change in zoning from RR to R5 to construct single family residences and create 5 lots.
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21-ZONEPA-0126 PEC to C-2 for car dealership BLANKENBAKER PKY 20 10/06/2021 Julia Williams
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21-STRNAME-0001 Wadell Way Name Change 12000 TIM OHERN BLVD 20 09/16/2021 10/06/2021 Jay Luckett
A street name change application for Wadell Way to change to Better Pizza Place.
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  BOGO KITTENS
BOGO kitten adoptions are now just $50 donation at Animal House Adoption Center. Kittens do better in pairs and they’ll always have a playmate, if you adopt two. Spay-neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included. If kittens sound like a lot of work, then adopt a more mature companion. Adult cat adoptions are always free to adopt, thanks to the Pay It Forward Free Adoptions program. You don’t need an appointment to meet adoptable pets, visit Animal House located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12-6pm daily. For more info about kitten and cat adoptions, call 502-473-PETS.
Dog of the week:
That was the sound of hearts everywhere melting for Mr. Hanky! No hanky-panky here, Mr. Hanky is a friendly and sweet boy. Even sweeter, Mr. Hanky's adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. The approximately 2-year-old Rottweiler mix weighs about 65lbs. Mr. Hanky is already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. He can be tested with children, other dogs, or cats by request. Meet Mr. Hanky at Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road), open from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Mr. Hanky, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
I-Move Kentucky (I-64 / I-71 / I-265): Find out the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/
Sherman Minton Bridge: (I-64 & US 150 over the Ohio River between Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN) Find out the latest project updates here: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/
I-64 East and West: Complete roadway closure at the Cochran Hill Tunnels (mile marker 8.4) to upgrade and install LED lighting. The roadway closure is scheduled for the following weekends:
- Friday, September 24 at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, September 27 at 5 a.m.
- Friday, October 1 at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, October 4 at 5 a.m.
- Friday, October 8 at 9 p.m. and continue through Monday, October 11 at 5 a.m.
Motorists should follow signed detours:
- I-64 West: take I-264 East to I-71 South, then reconnect with I-64 West downtown
- I-64 East: take I-71 North to I-264 West to reconnect with I-64 East
I-264 East & West (Watterson Expressway): Lane closures possible between mile marker 0 (I-64) and mile marker 11 (Airport/Fairgrounds) for concrete repair. Weeknight (Monday through Thursday) lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Weekend lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday morning.
I-265 East (Gene Snyder Freeway): Overnight and weekend lane closures possible from the Billtown Road interchange (mile marker 18.8) to the Taylorsville Road interchange (mile marker 23.3) for a concrete repair project. Nightly lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
I-265 West (Gene Snyder Freeway): Overnight and weekend lane closures possible from the Taylorsville Road interchange (mile marker 23.3) to the Billtown Road interchange (mile marker 18.8) for a concrete repair project. Nightly lane closures are possible from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway): Left lane on the exit ramp to Westport Road and Chamberlain Lane (Exit 32) was closed on January 29 after the overpass was struck by a vehicle. The left lane will remain closed until a repair can be made. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.
I-265 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway) at East End Tunnels: Lane closures and delays possible in both directions beginning Monday, September 27 through Friday, October 1, daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. due to routine maintenance cleaning of the East End Tunnels (mile marker 37). Please slow down, heed signage, and give our crews and their equipment plenty of room for safety.
US 31E (Bardstown Road/ Buechel Bypass): Nightly lane closures and delays possible on US 31E (Bardstown Road) from Storage Way (mile point 5.8) to Hikes Lane / KY 2052 (mile point 10.98) for asphalt milling and paving. Work will begin on Wednesday, September 29, and continue nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until work is complete.
US 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane closure over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile marker 10.4) due to findings from a routine inspection earlier this year. The affected area is not visible while driving over the bridge deck. The lane will remain closed until a repair can be coordinated with the railroad. Drivers can use Bardstown Road as a detour. Find more details here: https://www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5).
US 60A (Taylor Boulevard): Nightly lane closures and delays possible on US 60A (Taylor Boulevard from mile marker 1.4 (KY 1865/Berry Boulevard) to mile marker 3.4 (just before Eastern Parkway) nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to install striping/roadway markings. This resurfacing project also includes changes to the existing striping and roadway alignment. Learn more about the Taylor Boulevard/Winkler Avenue Rightsizing: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/vision-zero-louisville/roadway-reconfiguration-right-sizing.Due to the nature of the work, nighttime parking will be restricted. Signs will be posted in the area to caution motorists of time restrictions and tow-away zones.
KY 146 (La Grange Road): Lane closures and delays possible between Lilly Lane (mile point 6.3) and Stanley Gault Parkway (mile point 6.6) for utility work related to the upcoming installation of a left turn lane at English Station Road. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.
KY1447 (Westport Road): Lane closures and delays are possible from Freys Hill Road (mile marker 6.0) to KY 146 (mile marker 9.2) for asphalt resurfacing. Nightly lane closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.
KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road): Weekday lane closures possible between Gene Snyder and Preston Highway for road widening work.
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BULLITT COUNTY
KY 1494 (Beech Grove Road): Full roadway closure at mile marker 5.8 (Long Lick Creek Bridge) beginning on Wednesday, August 18, and will remain closed for the remainder of the year. Work is necessary to repair the embankment of the roadway due to a road slide. Motorists should follow the signed detour to avoid closure.
KY 2673 (West Blue Lick Road): Daytime lane closures and delays are possible from KY 61/Preston Highway (mile marker 0) extending north to KY 1020/Coral Ridge Road (mile point 3.23) due to asphalt resurfacing. Project will begin on Tuesday, September 28, and continue until work is complete.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
I-64 East: Right lane and shoulder closure at mile marker 51.5 (near Cardwell Lane overpass) on Tuesday, September 28 and Wednesday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to signage work. Drivers should use caution and heed signage while moving through the work zone. Work will begin at this location and, when complete, proceed to the I-64 West location (see below project).
I-64 West: Right shoulder closure at mile marker 59.4 (near Franklin/Woodford County line) on Thursday, September 30, and Friday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to signage work. Drivers should use caution and heed signage while moving through the work zone. Work will begin on I-64 East (see above project) and, when complete, move to this location.
US 127 (Owenton Road): Lane closures and delays are possible from just north of KY 1900/ Peaks Mill Road (mile point 11.86) extending north to the Franklin/Owen county line (mile point 21.4) for asphalt resurfacing. Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone or seek an alternate route.
KY 898 (Shadrick Ferry Road): Lane closures possible for base failure repairs beginning at mile marker 3.0 (.77 miles south of Miller Lane) extending north the intersection of US 127 (mile point 4.6). Drivers should heed signage while moving through the work zone.
KY 1659 (McCracken Pike): Continued full roadway closure due to 500 foot slide (resulting from heavy rain and flooding). Slide location is between Glenns Creek Road/KY 1659 (mile marker 1.0) and near Harrod Carter Concrete (mile marker 2.0) in Franklin County. Engineering personnel are researching an appropriate repair option. Motorists should follow signed detour: Duncan Road/KY 1681 to Versailles Road/US 60 (in Woodford County) to the East-West Connector/KY 676 (in Franklin County).
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HENRY COUNTY
Routine Maintenance
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OLDHAM COUNTY
KY 53 (South First Street): Daily Lane closures and delays are possible from the I-71 Southbound Ramp to Crystal Drive to construct new turn lanes at the KY 53 and Crystal Drive intersection. Traffic will shift, and a new traffic pattern will be installed while work is in progress. Project estimated completion is late Fall 2022. Signs in the area will notify drivers of lane changes and work. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone or seek an alternate route.
KY 1818 (East Mount Zion Road): Temporary full roadway closure with no through traffic at the 2100 block of KY 1818 scheduled for a cross-drain replacement for Monday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To avoid closure, motorists should follow this detour: If heading east on KY 1818, take KY 393 North to KY 22 East to KY 2859 South to reconnect to KY 1818. If heading west on KY 1818, take KY 2859 North to KY 22 West to KY 393 South to reconnect to KY 1818.
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SHELBY COUNTY
KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road): Work to widen a portion of the roadway will take place from St. Regis Drive (mile marker 6.4) to US 60 (mile marker 8). Two lanes of traffic will remain open to motorists throughout the project duration.
KY 636 (Back Creek Road): Full closure of the bridge over Little Beech Creek (mile marker 1.1) due to bridge replacement. The estimated completion is late Fall 2021. Motorists can take the following detour: KY 44 (Mt. Eden Road) to KY 395 (Waddy Road).
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SPENCER COUNTY
KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road): Temporary full closures of road portions possible for cross-drain replacement. Work will start near KY 44 (Mt. Washington Road/mile marker 0) and continue north to KY 1319 Kings Church Road and Dale Road (mile marker 5) intersection. During weekdays, portions of the roadway will be closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, nighttime closures between the hours of 5 p.m. and midnight are also possible.
KY 3200 (Townhill Road): Lane closures and delays are possible between KY 44/Main Street (mile marker 0.00) and KY 44/Little Mount Road (mile marker 1.49) for chip/seal and asphalt resurfacing. Drivers should use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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TRIMBLE COUNTY
Routine Maintenance
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WORK ZONE TIPS
1. Expect the unexpected.
2. Slow down.
3. Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.
4. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.
5. Pay attention to the signs.
6. Obey road crew flaggers.
7. Stay alert and minimize distractions.
8. Keep up with the traffic flow.
9. Navigate traffic with GoKY or via Waze on your smartphone!
10. You can follow us on the social media links below.
11. Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.
12. Be patient and stay calm.
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Charity INSIDE/OUTSIDE Yard Sale
Saturday October 9th 8 am - 1 pm
American Legion 3408 College Dr
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Proceeds to fund our many veteran and community projects
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