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Thank you, Prospect City Council!
A huge thank you to Mayor Doug Farnsley and the Prospect City Council for giving me the chance to speak at their meeting Monday night. We touched on several topics that the Metro Council will be working on in 2024. These topics included: Metro’s upcoming Fiscal Year Budget, Public Safety, LMPD recruitment, LMPD’s headquarters, Metro Corrections, planning/zoning, local and state traffic projects.
I always enjoy providing Metro updates to 16th District suburban city councils like Prospect.
-Scott
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Contract crews to perform routine maintenance in the tunnel’s southbound bore
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the overnight closure of the East End Tunnel’s southbound bore beginning Tuesday, January 16, in Jefferson County.
The full overnight closure of the East End Tunnel’s southbound bore will begin Tuesday, January 16, at 7 p.m., and continue through Wednesday, January 17, at 6 a.m. The road closure for this will be on Indiana State Road 265 East, just after the Old Salem Road interchange. That’s exit 11 for Utica and River Road, the last off-ramp before the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Traffic impacted by this closure should detour by using Interstate 65 South to cross the Ohio River into Kentucky.
Additionally, contract crews are scheduled to perform routine maintenance on KY 841 North and South in Jefferson County between mile marker 35 and mile marker 37.7 (near and through the East End Tunnel) requiring daily lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Monday, January 15, through Thursday, January 18.
Motorists should heed signage, use caution and adjust their commutes to accommodate the closures.
More information on the recent contract awarded to Webber Infrastructure for the management and maintenance of the East End Tunnel and three miles of connecting roadways in Jefferson County: https://lnks.gd/2/29xz2B3.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.
The 2024 General Assembly started its 60-day session on January 2 where the main focus is passing a budget. This constitutional obligation encompasses over $33 billion of general funds that will emphasize many priorities that need to be address such as economic initiatives to help fill the workforce pipeline, strengthening and increasing funding our K-12 and post-secondary education programs and those who teach, funding healthcare to support our healthcare workers and improve the delivery of healthcare and providing additional support for public safety.
It is an honor to serve you as your state representative and please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at 502.564.8100, email me at ken.fleming@lrc.ky.gov and follow me on FB at KenFlemingKYHouse. Also, I hope you will follow along through the legislature’s website at legislature.ky.gov. The website includes links to legislation, schedules, current statutes, and a wealth of other information.
Ken Fleming
State Representative 48th
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Prospect announces its first art exhibition at City Hall. Join us for the opening reception this Sunday, January 14, from 2 pm - 5 pm.
Dear Friends,
I invite you to join Liza and me at City Hall this Sunday from 2-5 p.m. for a reception in honor of the opening of Art in City Hall Prospect, an exhibition of works by 11 artists. I extend my thanks to Kathie Sauer and her planning committee and to our co-sponsors -- Kroger and the Prospect Chamber of Commerce -- for making the exhibition possible.
The exhibition will continue through March 8, and the hours will be 2-5 pm on Monday and Tuesday, January 14 and 15. Thereafter the exhibition will be open during regular City Hall hours, Mondays 8:30 am - 6:30 pm; Tuesdays - Thursdays 8:30 – 5:00; and Fridays 8:30 – 3:30.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Thanks, Doug Farnsley
As we embark on a brand new year, let's kick-start it with a steaming cup of Heine Brothers coffee and a side of civic engagement at Café LOUIE! These informal gatherings at the Louisville Free Public Library are the perfect way to meet your elected officials.
At Café LOUIE, it's a chance to be heard, share ideas, and participate in conversations that matter to our community. You can find the full schedule at www.lfplfoundation.org/cafe-louie.
This Saturday at 9:00 a.m., visit Fairdale or Middletown Library to meet with legislators. Follow the Café LOUIE Facebook page for the latest updates.
Are you as excited as we are about the library construction projects? Learn more or get involved on our website.
Looking to stay up to date on the latest construction and renovation news? Visit www.lfpl.org/newsletter, enter your information, and select the Capital Projects Updates newsletter.
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(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Louisville Water is ready to manage through the cold as temperatures will plunge even further this weekend. Often during a bitter cold period, customers have problems with frozen plumbing on their property. Louisville Water can’t repair private plumbing, but we can offer these proactive measures to help prevent pipes from freezing and possibly bursting.
When temperatures fall below freezing (32 degrees), it’s a good idea to take these precautions:
- Wrap exposed pipes with insulating material. You can purchase these materials from a hardware store.
- If your home has a crawl space, cover the outside vents to prevent winter winds from freezing the pipes. Remember to turn off outside faucets and disconnect garden hoses.
- If your house has a slab foundation, close the garage door. Some pipes are located under concrete floors in the garage.
In cases of extreme cold weather, Louisville Water recommends allowing cold water to drip (about the size of a pencil point) from faucets near exterior facing walls or from faucets close to pipes that are prone to freezing. This small trickle keeps water flowing through the pipes which helps prevent them from freezing. Note: It’s important to keep the amount of running water limited to a small drip. Too much water can add up over time. With that said, paying a few extra dollars a month is nothing compared to the cost and headache of a busted pipe!
You should know how to turn off the water, especially in the case of a water emergency. In most homes, the main shutoff valve is located near the hot water heater or in the basement, a crawl space, utility closet, or garage. Once you find it, tag the valve with a waterproof hanger or ribbon. Louisville Water provides free tags for customers at its downtown office on Third Street. Simply ask a customer agent for one when you visit us.
Louisville Water has a winter weather response plan. This includes checking inventory on materials and having multiple crews on standby. We also have a dedicated salt truck to keep the company parking lot clear for crews to navigate and to treat icy roads at emergency locations. The safety of our crews is a top priority. They take regular breaks inside heated vehicles and the larger trucks are stocked with portable heaters.
You can trust that we are doing everything we can to keep the Louisville Pure Tap®
flowing!
 Two last Pure Tap pro-tips:
- Remember to stay hydrated. Cold air has less humidity and that dry air can lead to dehydration. Don't mistake "not feeling thirsty" for being properly hydrated. Fill up those water bottles with Pure Tap!
Know your typical water usage. How many gallons of water does your household typically use? That’s helpful when you see an unexpected increase from one billing cycle to the next. We’ve made it easier to track your usage with Pure Connect℠. Pure Connect shows your water consumption trends. You can also sign up for alerts in case of unusual activity, which could indicate a leak.
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| I-64 / I-71 / I-265 (I-MoveKY) |
Find the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/.
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| Sherman Minton Bridge |
I-64 & U.S. 150 over the Ohio River between Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN.
Find the latest project updates here: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/.
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| KY 22 (Brownsboro Road)/Springcrest Drive Intersection |
Traffic Impacts: As the project progresses, lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 22 (Brownsboro Road)/Springcrest Drive intersection, near mile point 1.6.
Type of Work: The reconstruction of two 11-foot travel lanes and a left turn lane at the Springcrest Drive intersection are included in this project. A 6-foot sidewalk will also be installed along the north side of KY 22 between the entrance just east of Cliffwynde Trce and Brownhurst Cove Road.
Other Details: During phase 2 of the project, KY 22/Brownsboro Road will be reduced to one lane between Cliffwynde Trace and Pine Hurst Lane. Temporary signals will be placed to direct traffic through the work zone and will remain in place through the completion of the project.
* Springcrest Drive at KY 22/Brownsboro Road is closed as of Saturday, December 9. The existing lane closure on KY 22/Brownsboro Road, as well as the closure of Springcrest Drive at KY 22/Brownsboro Road, will continue through project completion, anticipated for the summer of 2024. *
*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-22-(Brownsboro-Road)-and-Springcrest-Drive-Intersection-Improvement-Project----Project-5-371.10---CID-231311.aspx
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| KY 155 (Taylorsville Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: South Pope Lick Road intersection, near mile point 4.9.
Type of Work: Reconstruction of the KY 155 (Taylorsville Road) and South Pope Lick Road intersection and bridge over Pope Lick Creek.
Other Details: This project is pending final resurfacing, which is set to occur in the spring of 2024.
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| KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Monday, January 15, through Thursday, January 18. Project Limits: KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway), between mile marker 36.5 and mile marker 37.5, near and through the East End Tunnel.
Type of Work: Routine maintenance of the roadway and the East End Tunnel.
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| KY 841 North (Gene Snyder Freeway)/East End Tunnel |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the East End Tunnel's southbound bore.
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 16, at 7 p.m., through Wednesday, January 17, at 6 a.m.
Project Limits: The road closure for this will be on Indiana State Road 265 East, just after the Old Salem Road interchange. That's exit 11 for Utica and River Road, the last off-ramp before the Lewis and Clark Bridge.
Detour: Traffic impacted by this closure should detour by using I-65 South to cross the Ohio River into Kentucky.
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| KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Roadway/intersection closure.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From Twin Creek Road to Woodmont Branch.
Type of Work: Major roadway construction.
Other Details:
· Phase 3 and 4: Closure at Fox Run with detour to Reamers Road is expected to continue through early January.
Detour: Bush Farm Road will be closed through January 2024, and motorists should utilize Old Henry Trail as a detour.
*This work is part of the KY 3084/KY 362 construction project: https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-3084-(Old-Henry-Road)-between-I-265-in-Jefferson-County-and-KY-362-(Ash-Avenue)-in-Oldham-County.aspx
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| Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park |
Traffic Impacts: Road/bridge closure.
Project Limits: Bridge over the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek (mile point 1.796) in Cherokee Park.
Detour: Beals Branch Road, Lexington Road (U.S. 60A), and Cochran Hill Road.
Type of Work: Bridge replacement.
Other Details: Work has resumed on the bridge replacement project and Bridge # 2 will remain closed through project completion, expected for the summer of 2024.
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I-64 East & West
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Traffic Impacts: Lane shifts, rolling roadblocks, and traffic delays.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: Between mile markers 47 and 52.
Type of Work: Four sets of bridges being replaced are over KY 2817 (Cardwell Lane) at mile point 51.5; KY 151 (Graefenburg Road) at mile point 46.4, South Benson Creek at mile point 49.1 and KY 1665 (Evergreen Road) at mile point 49.8. Flagging operations may be required on KY 151, KY 1665, and KY 2817.
Detour: Oversized vehicles are alerted to an 11-foot width restriction for eastbound and westbound directions in the construction zone. These vehicles can utilize U.S. 60 and U.S. 127 as a detour.
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2024.
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U.S. 127 (Lawrenceburg Road), U.S. 421 (Versailles Road), and U.S. 460 (East Main Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: Various routes on U.S. 127 (Lawrenceburg Road), U.S. 421 (Versailles Road), and U.S. 460.
Type of Work: Sidewalk reconstruction with ADA enhancements.
Other Details: This project is expected to be completed by July of 2024.
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| KY 420 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures.
Date/Time: Daily from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, January 16, through Friday, January 19.
Project Limits: From mile marker 2.1 to mile marker 3.2.
Type of Work: Crews will work to clear vegetation along the roadway.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations.
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| KY 146 (La Grange Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures. Motorists may be directed through the work zone via flagging operations as construction progresses.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From mile marker 2.82 to mile marker 2.92 (at Little Kentucky River Bridge).
Type of Work: To allow the crew to begin work on structures on the other side of the bridge.
Other Details: Motorists may be directed through the work zone via flagging operations as construction progresses. This project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024.
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| OLDHAM COUNTY |
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| I-71 North and South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project limits: Between mile marker 19.5 and mile marker 21.5.
Type of Work: Construction of new interchange ramps at KY 2857 (LaGrange Parkway) between KY 53 and KY 393.
Other Details: Motorists should heed any restrictions, cautiously proceed through the work zone, or seek an alternate route. The expected completion date for the interchange project is the fall of 2024.
Project details: https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/New-I-71-Interchange-in-Oldham-County.aspx
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| KY 329 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and traffic stops possible as construction progresses.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 329 and KY 329 bypass (Veterans Memorial Parkway) intersection, just south of Interstate 71.
Type of Work: Major realigning and widening of the roadway.
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025.
*Daily blasting operations will occur on weekdays beginning Thursday, January 11, from 1 to 3 p.m., as crews prepare the roadway for the widening and realignment project. Motorists should anticipate temporary traffic stops in both directions lasting up to 30 minutes during the blasting and should proceed with caution through the work zone or seek an alternate route.
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| KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Roadway closure.
Project Limits: From KY 3084 (mile point 0) to KY 362/Ash Avenue (mile point .32).
Type of Work: Construction of a 3-lane roadway.
Other Details: This project includes grading work, drainage, and asphalt surface with the bridge. The project is expected to be completed in the winter of 2024/2025.
*Continuation of KY 3084 project listed under Jefferson County.
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