District 23 Update - June 16, 2023

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Two Week Closure of I-64 East Scheduled to Begin Friday, June 16, in Jefferson County

64 Closure

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists all lanes on a section of Interstate 64 East in Jefferson County will be closed beginning this week for crews to make improvements to the roadway. The closure will start from the I-64/I-71 split downtown and continue to I-264/Watterson Expressway. I-64 East will be closed from 8 pm Friday, June 16, to 6 am Friday, July 1.

Traffic impacts: Traffic will be diverted from I-64 West to I-71 North.

The following ramps will be closed entering or exiting from I-64 East:

Story Avenue
 Mellwood Avenue
 Grinstead Avenue
 Cannons Lane

This project includes asphalt pavement milling and resurfacing, and replacing guardrails. The concrete pavement in the Cochran Tunnel will be removed and replaced with new asphalt. In addition, the bridge deck over Beals Branch Road (mile point 8.55) will be removed and replaced with concrete. This project will extend the life of the interstate and will improve driver comfort on the roadway. The last rehabilitation project of I-64 was completed in 2001.

Signs notifying drivers of the upcoming work and detour route will be placed in the area. Motorists should adjust for increased travel times and expect delays while traveling the detour route. Signed detour route (depending on destination):  I-71 North to I-264 West, then reconnect to I-64 East.

Project and contract award details are available here.


Louisville Water Company Meter Replacement

LWC Meter Map

(Click on Map to Download)

Louisville Water is implementing a multi-year project to upgrade water meters.  In the coming weeks, our contractors and employees will do work in District 23 to replace older meters with new ones.  The attached map shows where LWC will be working.

Impacted customers will receive a postcard in advance of the work.  The installation is quick and will only result in water being turned off for a short period of time, typically less than 30 minutes.  Before the work is performed LWC will knock on the door to let the customer know what is being doing.  A note on the door will be left when the work is complete. 

For more information please visit: Meter Upgrade Project.


June 18 - Dads Receive Free Admission to Zoo this Father’s Day

Zoo

Thanks to Ford Motor Company, dads will receive free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Ford’s Father’s Day, June 18, 2023. The Zoo celebrates animal dads year-round, but on this day, they will highlight some of the most recent and popular fathers including babirusa Albus, zebra Gibbs and surrogate gorilla dad Casey. 

Dads may simply inform the attendant at the Zoo’s entrance gate as they enter for free admission. The Zoo encourages others visiting with dad to purchase tickets and parking online in advance for quick entry and the best prices.  

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring / summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.).

Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info..


Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries Needs

FCHUM June
FCHUM School Supplies

For more information visit their www.fchum.org or call 762-9611.


June 22 - LD&T Meeting Regarding 8204, 8212, 8302 and 8306 Glaser Ln

You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from R-4 to R-5 with a District Development Plan/Major Preliminary Subdivision Plan to create 43 buildable lots.

Subject Property: 8204, 8212, 8302 and 8306 Glaser Ln

Case Number: 22-ZONE-0052

Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)

The Land  Meeting will be held:
 Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 1:00pm
 
 In-Person option:
 514 West Liberty Street

Options for Joining the Virtual Meeting:
 https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/upcoming-public-meetings

23-ZONE-0052

Click view plan as PDF


June 22 - LD&T Meeting Regarding 4901 and 4905R Cooper Chapel Rd; 5001 Cooper Crossings Dr; 9801 Preston Crossings Blvd

You are invited to attend a review a for a Change In Zoning from C-1 and C-2 to to C-2 with Revised General and Detailed
District Development Plan with Binding Elements, a Conditional Use Permit, a Modified Conditional Use Permit and waiver(s) to expand a mini warehouse facility.

Subject Property: 4901 and 4905R Cooper Chapel Rd; 5001 Cooper Crossings Dr; 9801 Preston Crossings Blvd.

Case Number: 22-ZONE-0164

Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)

The Land  Meeting will be held:
 Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 1:00pm
 
 In-Person option:
 514 West Liberty Street

Options for Joining the Virtual Meeting:
 https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/upcoming-public-meetings

22-ZONE-0164

Click on plan to view as PDF


June 23 - FridayFest Concert at Highview Park

Acorde

Friday, June 23
  
  A-Corde with Alcafe' (Latin)

A-Corde is a live music band that originated in 2015, from Cuban musicians in Louisville. Maintaining their roots, they play many genres of music in both English and Spanish.

The band has received many Latin Music Awards KY including best Latin song and best tropical band. A-Corde is eager to continue creating music in a passionate, professional and memorable way.

All FridayFest shows are free to attend and run from 6-10pm. Bring a cooler, picnic basket or grab some food from one of the vedors.

You are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show. 

Highview Park is located at 7201 Outer Loop. Please enter through Briscoe Lane. 

Remaining Shows:

June 23  A-Corde with Alcafe' (Latin)

July 7 - The Sheryl Rouse Band with The Get Down (Pop/Rock/Soul)

July 21 - An Evening With The Monarchs (Oldies)

Aug 4 - All That Band with Club House Troubadours (Pop/Rock/County)

Sponsorship and Vendor Packages Available

Sponsorship packages and vendor space to fit any budget is available. Contact John Grantz at john@mediaeventsusa.com for more information. 

FridayFestCrowd

For the most up to date information visit FridayFest Facebook Page


June 24 - Pop-Up Drop-Off

Pop Up Drop Off Doss

For more information visit Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.


June 24 - The Great American Campout at Jefferson Memorial Forest

Campout

Jefferson Memorial Forest will join tens of thousands of people across the nation as they camp for a cause. The annual Great American Campout is a nationwide event that connects people with the great outdoors. This event is an easy way for friends, families, and children to connect with nature, sleep under the stars, and create memories of outdoor experiences. Jefferson Memorial Forest will provide the campfire, s’mores, and evening activities for your family to enjoy. You provide your dinner, breakfast, and tent. In the morning, you will have the day to explore the Forest; spend time hiking any of our 35 miles of trails or fishing at Tom Wallace Lake with free fishing poles provided at the Welcome Center.

Program meets at the Program Area in Horine Reservation. Ages: All ages. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.

Fee for camping: $25.00 per family, $5.00 for each additional family member

Pre-Registration required. Register Online or by calling 368-5404.


June 28 - Better Business Bureau Accredited Business Expo

BBB Expo

Wednesday, June 28
 12:00-4:00pm
 The Olmstead, 3701 Frankfort Ave.

Join the BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana and meet businesses from a wide variety of industries and to expand your professional networks.

BBB's Business Expo is free for everyone to attend, but only BBB Accredited Businesses will be exhibiting at the event.

Limited vendor space is still available. For complete details, please contact Laura Calhoun at 502-588-0037 or lcalhoun@ky-in.bbb.org.


July 1 - Riverview Independence Festival

Riverview

July 14 - Mammogram Screening at Fern Creek Chamber of Commerce

FCM

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park-Enjoy Free Performances of Shakespeare Through August 6th

KYS

Central Park is the place to be for the 63rd season of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival this summer.

The season will feature seven different productions including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, Love’s Labor’s Lost, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Shakespeare in Dance, Late Night Shakes, and GLOBE Arm Wrestling.

The free nightly performances will be held at C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater, Central Park, 1340 South Fourth Street (corner of Fourth Street and Magnolia Avenue). Food and drinks will be available for purchase and pets on a leash are welcome.

The amphitheater features permanent bench seating, with additional open spaces available for portable chairs and blankets in front and behind the bench seating and on the lawn. There is also picnic table seating available at the rear of the amphitheater.

The nightly schedule is as follows:

  • 6 PM – Food Trucks
  • 7 PM – Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern
  • 7:15 PM – Community Pre-Show Performance
  • 8 PM – Performance

Season Schedule

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream May 24 – June 11; July 12, 15, 18 and 21 (no performances on Mondays and Tuesdays in June)
  • Macbeth June 15-25; July 11, 14, 19 and 22 (no performances on Mondays and Tuesdays in June)
  • Love’s Labor’s Lost June 29 – July 9; July 13, 16, 20 and 23
  • Kentucky Shakespeare’s Globe Players Professional training program for high school students presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona July 26-30
  • Louisville Ballet presents Shakespeare in Dance: Lady M August 2-6
  • Louisville Improvisors presents Late Night Shakes 10:30 PM performances on June 10, June 24, July 8, and July 22
  • Louisville Fringe Festival presents GLOBE Arm Wrestling 10:30 PM performances on June 17, July 1, and July 15

ASL interpretation will be provided for the following performances: Thursday, June 1 for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thursday, June 22 for Macbeth, Thursday, July 6 for Love’s Labor’s Lost, and Thursday, July 27 for Two Gentlemen of Verona. (If show canceled due to inclement weather, the makeup rain date will be the following evening – Friday.)

Parking Information

There is street parking available surrounding the park on Fourth Street, Magnolia Avenue, Sixth Street, and Park Avenue. Please do not park in front of any of the bus stop signs, or you may be ticketed or towed. There are a limited number of accessible spots in the parking lot behind the information center with a sidewalk ramp into the park.

For up-to-the-minute information and updates, download the free Kentucky Shakespeare app at Google Play or iTunes.

For a full schedule and more information on the performances, please visit https://kyshakespeare.com/