 Greetings District 16 friends and neighbors,
This Thursday, I was honored to recognize Tawana Bain, a resident of District 16 before the Louisville Metro Council as our 2024 Black History Award recipient. Tawana is a key Louisville community and business leader. Her guidance has been instrumental to the success of three companies in our community; American Clean Resources Group, Today’s Woman, and Black Jockey’s Lounge. In an interview with Today’s Woman, she explained that aspiring female entrepreneurs, “need women whose shoulders they can stand on.”. In addition to forging a strong career, I can attest that she has also supported those around her. She is a steadfast advocate for female entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. Please join me in honoring her great service to Louisville.
-Scott
Thank you to everyone who attended last Saturday's Café Louie at St. Matthews Library. We had one of the biggest turn outs I have ever seen. It is great to see so many people who are passionate about their local government.
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If you missed the St. Matthews Café Louie, come join us at the Northeast Regional Library, Saturday, March 6th at 9:00am. This is a great chance to meet your local representatives and ask us questions face to face.
I look forward to seeing you there!
-Scott
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A Message from Major Wampler...
We are starting to see some signs of early spring sprinkled into the winter weather which has been a nice break from the cold temperatures. With these warm evenings we recently saw an increase in car thefts and theft from autos. Most of these incidents involved vehicles which were left unlocked. There were groups of suspects driving through residential areas checking door handles for unlocked vehicles. They would steal any valuables they found in unlocked vehicles and the vehicle if keys were left inside it.
Please make a habit of not leaving valuables or keys in your vehicles and locking your doors even if you are parked in your garage. Taking these steps will greatly reduce the chances of your property being taken by a thief. Our officers and detectives have been working to identify those responsible and have made some arrests. Even though we make an arrest there are still other thieves who will take their place so we all need to remain vigilant.
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The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of its popular lantern festival. Back for the fifth year with a lineup of new lanterns, Wild Lights runs select nights March 23 through May 19. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
Wild Lights guests will venture through the Zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays. The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology. Select area highlights include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus and a walk-through phoenix tunnel. Interactive lanterns invite guests to enhance the experience by powering lantern movements, competing in games and more. This 38-night immersive event features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. There will also be unique handcrafted goods available for purchase along with snacks and cocktails by Service Systems Associates — the Zoo’s food and amenity vendor.
The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly on a paved path. The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights from March 23 – May 19, 2024. In addition, Wild Lights will run every night during JCPS Spring Break, April 1 – 5, 2024. The Zoo will host a special preview night exclusively for Louisville Zoo members on March 22.
Wild Lights is in partnership with Stewart Promotions and Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., an international event design company.
PRICING (children under 3 do not require a ticket)
Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only.
Thursday and Sundays
General Admission: $22 adults ages 12 – 59; $18 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Louisville Zoo Members: $20 adults ages 12 – 59; $16 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Fridays and Saturdays General Admission: $23 adults ages 12 – 59; $19 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+ Louisville Zoo Members: $21 adults ages 12 – 59; $17 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+
All Wild Lights days:
Family 4 Pack General Admission: $70 Family 4 Pack Members: $60
Active-duty military discount (with valid ID): $18 single ticket (up to three family members)
Active military family pack: $65
New for 2024, there are a limited number of “Anytime Tickets” redeemable for any night of the event available for purchase.
Tickets to the March 22 exclusive member preview night will be $16 per person (not age variable) and $55 for a Family 4 Pack.
Regular daytime Zoo admission tickets and Wild Lights tickets must be purchased separately. Parking for this event is $7 and can be purchased in advance online or at the Zoo admission windows. For more information, visit louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
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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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Clark Memorial Bridge
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Updates to closure will be on social media.
Emergency Closure of Clark Memorial Bridge in Jefferson County
Motorists advised to avoid area and seek alternate route
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 1, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the emergency closure of the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, locally known as the Second Street Bridge, in Jefferson County.
The Clark Memorial Bridge, which carries U.S. 31 over the Ohio River between Louisville, Ky., and Jeffersonville, Ind., is closed in both directions due to a crash involving a semi. Local law enforcement agencies are on-site. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
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| KY 22 (Brownsboro Road)/Springcrest Drive Intersection |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays 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, February 26, through Friday, March 1.
Project Limits: KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway), between mile marker 35 and mile marker 37.5, near and through the East End Tunnel.
Type of Work: Routine maintenance of the roadway and East End Tunnel.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and adjust commutes to accommodate the lane closures.
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| KY 864 (Logan Street/Shelby Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk closures and lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: Between Goss Avenue and East Gray Street.
Type of Work: One-way to two-way conversion.
Other Details: Preliminary work is currently taking place ahead of asphalt resurfacing and the two-way conversion.
https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Jefferson-County-KY-864-Shelby-Street-and-Logan-Street-One-way-to-Two-way-Conversion.aspx
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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 3B and 3C:
From Reamers Road to Meadow Bluff Way.
- Phase 7:
Old Henry Road and Bush Farm Road Intersection - through March 2024.
*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. 420 (West Main Street), 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. 420 (West Main Street), U.S. 421 (Versailles Road), and U.S. 460.
Type of Work: Sidewalk reconstruction with ADA enhancements.
Other Details: This project is nearly complete, pending final striping which is set to occur in the spring of 2024.
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| U.S. 421 (Bald Knob Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: North of Clifty Drive at mile marker 5.315 to Dry Ridge Road at mile marker 11.132.
Type of Work: Improvements to the asphalt pavement, shoulder repairs, guardrail repairs/installations, and the construction of a retaining wall at mile point 9.46 (adjacent to Stoney Creek) for slope stabilization.
Other Details: Alternating one-way traffic will be maintained through project completion, and motorists will be directed through the work zone via temporary signals. *A 9-foot-wide lane will be maintained for traffic through project completion, which is scheduled for the fall of 2024.*
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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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| 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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I-71 North and South
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Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly with preliminary work on the project began Friday, March 1, at 6 a.m.
Project limits: between mile marker 18 (near KY 393) and mile marker 22 (near South First Avenue)
Type of Work: The I-71 rehabilitation project includes the milling and removal of the existing asphalt pavement with the replacement of new asphalt pavement. Other improvements to the 4-mile corridor include bridge repairs, subgrade repairs, and guardrail repairs/installations.
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.
Click here for Project Press Release.
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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 around noon, 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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| TRIMBLE COUNTY |
*Routine Maintenance |
| U.S. 421 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts possible.
Project Limits: From mile marker 7.6 to mile marker 7.9.
Type of Work: Widening of the roadway and the construction of a left turn lane into Trimble County Jr. Sr. High School.
Other Details: Construction is set to be completed by the summer of 2024.
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For further information on Councilman Scott Reed or District 16 please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-16
You can also reach out directly by phone at 502.574.1116 or by email at scott.reed@louisvilleky.gov.
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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