Public meetings to be held August 28 and 31

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces the planning study (item no. 5-80000) for a potential new interchange on Interstate 64 in eastern Jefferson County/western Shelby County.

Throughout the course of the next year, the study will explore the needs for a potential new interchange on I-64 in eastern Jefferson County/western Shelby County by quantifying the benefits, costs, and impacts associated with a range of solutions – including the consideration of environmental constraints and community perspectives. In addition to considering a potential new I-64 interchange, the study will evaluate potential routes connecting U.S. 60 to the north (near Eastwood) to KY 155/KY 148 to the south (near Fisherville).

Currently, motorists do not have access to I-64 between I-265 and KY 1848, a distance of nearly 9 miles. The lack of connectivity results in longer travel times and contributes to delayed emergency response times on I-64 as well as U.S. 60, KY 155/KY 148 and other area roadways.

In 2008, a similar study identified traffic congestion from a lack of roadway connectivity as the top need. The 2008 study considered several corridors before it recommended a western interchange and connector with four lanes and bicycle/pedestrian facilities – predating the creation of The Parklands of Floyds Fork.

In coming months, analysts will model future traffic flows in a travel demand model – taking into account expected household and employment growth patterns through 2045. This tool will then allow the project team to test what-if scenarios to determine which areas would receive the most benefit from new potential traffic connections.

Public meetings will be held to share information and gather input from residents and motorists. Since this project affects communities north and south of I-64, meetings will be held in both areas. Handouts containing information about the project and comment sheets will be available at the meeting. Representatives from KYTC and their design consultant will be in attendance to answers questions from residents and roadway users.

Input received from the 2023 public meetings and survey efforts will be compiled and considered as potential study concepts are developed. Outreach will continue throughout the course of the study, with a second public meeting anticipated for spring 2024 to collect input on build concepts.

Details for the first set of public meetings: (Informal format, stop by anytime between 6-8 p.m.)

• Monday, August 28, 6-8 p.m. St. Michael's Catholic School (Cafeteria) 3703 Stone Lakes Drive Louisville, KY 40299
• Thursday, August 31, 6-8 p.m. Highview Baptist Church - East Campus (Lobby) 15201 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40245

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone with a disability requiring assistance are asked to contact Morgan Woodrum - KYTC, no later than Friday, August 25. Please call 502-764-0481 or mail your request to 8310 Westport Road, Louisville KY 40242.

Those unable to attend the public meetings are encouraged to submit their feedback via an online survey through Friday, September 15.