Fire Pits in Louisville/ Jefferson County
A fire pit is an acceptable permanent or portable outdoor receptacle or device that meets certain specifications.
Although recreational fires in acceptable pits are generally allowed without a permit, you cannot burn when there is an Air Quality Alert in effect, when there is a burn ban in effect, or when the wind is expected to exceed 15 MPH. You can call the APCD at 574-6000 to check before you burn.
We have listed some guidelines to help you determine what kind of fire pit you should purchase or build, and where you should place it on your property.
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Manufactured Fire Pits
Manufactured fire pits are now widely available. Although you can purchase just about any size or shape, certain Air Pollution Control District specifications must be met.
The height of a fire pit should not exceed 3 feet from the ground or surface upon which it rests. The inside width, or burn area, cannot exceed 3 feet wide by 3 feet long, or 3 feet in diameter for round pits.
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Permanently Built Fire Pits
In order to be used without a permit, permanently constructed fire pits need to meet certain specifications. Fire pit height cannot exceed 3 feet, and the fire pit opening, or burn area, cannot be larger than 3 feet wide by 3 feet long, or 3 feet in diameter.
It must have enclosed sides made from brick, block, stone, heavy-gauge metal, or some other APCD-approved noncombustible material, and be built in such a way that the pit becomes a permanent structure.
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Fire Pit Safety Guidance
Placement of a fire pit is as important as how it is constructed. Safety always comes first.
• The fire pit should not be placed on a wooden deck or other combustible surface. Do not place on a balcony.
• The state fire code requires fire pits to be located at least 50 feet from buildings, property lines, and combustible materials.
• The fire should be attended by a responsible adult at all times.
• Your fire pit should have a screen or spark arrestor.
• Always have water nearby to put out your fire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is open burning prohibited?
Burning produces particulate matter that adversely impacts our air quality. It causes irritation to the lungs and decreases breathing capabilities for people with lung problems. It especially affects seniors, young children, and people with lung disease.
Can I have a campfire in my backyard?
Yes, recreational fires in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace up to a certain size are allowed without a permit. However, there are cases when a permit may be required.
When do I need a permit?
You need a permit if you are having a legal fire that is on the ground, not contained in an acceptable fire pit or fireplace, or larger than 3 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet high. Permits are available on our website at louisvilleky.gov/apcd. Call 574-6000 to request an application through mail or fax.
Which fires don’t need a permit?
If you are grilling or cooking food for non-commercial purposes and the fire is the appropriate size for what you are cooking, you will not need a permit. Recreational fires in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace do not require permits if they fall within the size requirements— 3 feet wide by 3 feet long by 3 feet tall.
Should I notify the fire department?
Louisville urban and suburban fire districts want to be notified when you are going to have a fire that requires a permit. For some burns you may also need to supply your fire district with a burn permit application.
Can I dispose of tree debris from storms or flooding by burning it?
No. Burning storm and/or flood debris is prohibited. After major weather events check with Metro311 or at www.louisvilleky.gov to find out if there are any special allowances made for disposal at local recycling centers, landfills, or other community drop off sites.
Renting a chipper to turn limbs and branches into mulch for your yard is a great way to recycle those trees. You may also contact a professional to dispose of the tree debris.
General Rules & Requirements
You may only burn clean, dry firewood. Burning trash and yard waste is illegal in Louisville/Jefferson County.
Without a permit, recreational fires in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace may be up to 3 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet high.
With a permit, recreational fires in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace may be up to 5 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high.
An APCD permit must be obtained for any other legal fire that is not in an approved fire pit. This includes agricultural fires and fire-fighting training.
You may not use accelerants.
Even legal burns are not allowed on Air Quality Alert days, or when there is a county, regional, or statewide burn ban in effect. You may call 574-6000 to check.
You may not burn if the wind is expected to exceed 15 MPH.
Always contact the fire department 2 hours prior to starting a fire that required a permit to notify them of your intent to burn.
APCD regulations prohibit smoke and odors from becoming a nuisance.
For more, review APCD Regulation 1.11 at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district.
There are several community events the 8th Division will be attending. Please consider coming by to meet an officer from the division.
· 9/15/2024 - Douglass Hills Fall Festival
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Warren Walker Park - 501 Gatehouse Lane
- 11 am to 3 pm
· 9/17/2024 - 8th Division Meet Your Beat Officer Event
- Paddock Shops - 4055 Summit Plaza Drive
- 6 to 7:30 pm
· 9/22/2024 - Lake Forest "Touch-A-Truck" Event
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Lake Forest Country Club - 14000 Landmark Drive
- 4:30 to 7 pm
· 9/28/2024 - Metro Council District's 18, 20, & 21
"Pet Vaccination & Free Microchipping"
- Not an LMPD hosted event but we will be present.
- The Jeffersonian - 10617 Taylorsville Road
- 9 am to Noon
· 10/06/2024 - Lake Forest Fall Festival
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Lake Forest Country Club - 14000 Landmark Drive
- 2 to 6 pm
· 10/26/2024 - 8th Division Trunk-or-Treat
- LMPD 8th Division - 2927 Goose Creek Road
- 1 to 3 pm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 11, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo is inviting the public to help name one of its newest additions, a male Masai giraffe calf born on August 9, 2024. This is the first giraffe born at the Zoo in 12 years. Now, giraffe keepers have selected three potential names that reflect both the calf’s spirited personality and the native habitats of Masai giraffes. Zoo guests can participate in naming the calf by voting for their favorite option from the following:
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Tana (ta-NAH): The name of the longest river in Kenya, where Masai giraffes reside.
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Nyasi (nee-YAH-see): Means “grass” in Swahili, the language spoken in Kenya, reflecting the savanna grasslands where giraffes live.
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Mdogo (em-DOE-go): Means “little” or “young” in Swahili.
Voting begins today and continues through Monday, September 16, at 11 p.m. Guests can cast their votes once daily at louisvillezoo.org/namethegiraffe.
The giraffe calf is currently on exhibit with his mother, 7-year-old Kianga, and father, 8-year-old Baridi. Guests can also watch the family bond in off-exhibit spaces through the Zoo’s behind-the-scenes giraffe camera at louisvillezoo.org/giraffecam.
About Masai Giraffes:
Masai giraffes, native to East Africa, are the largest subspecies of giraffe. They are distinguished by their irregular, star-shaped spots which are like a fingerprint and unique to each individual animal. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species categorizes giraffes as vulnerable. Masai giraffe populations have declined by more than 50 percent in last 30 years due to habitat loss and poaching. The Louisville Zoo is committed to the conservation of this majestic species through education, breeding programs, and support of conservation efforts in the wild.
Zoo Hours:
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (guests can stay until 6 p.m.) through Sept. 22, 2024. From Sept. 23, 2024 – March 14, 2025, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. The Zoo is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
 The Louisville Audubon Society asks for your help in protecting birds during peak Fall migration – September to the end of October – simply by turning off all non-essential lights from 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Because most birds migrate at night, orienting themselves in darkness to navigate by the moon and stars, bright lights from city glow attracts and disorients them and increases their vulnerability to collisions with buildings or exposure to additional daytime hazards later. An estimated 1 billion birds die annually from building collisions. You can help dramatically reduce the hazards from light pollution for nocturnally migrating birds by turning off all non-essential lighting. To learn more visit lightsoutlouisville.org
To address an unprecedented financial challenge, TARC is redesigning its transit network, and there is just one week left for the public to weigh in on the first phase of the project. Feedback from the first phase will directly inform the draft proposals, expected to be released early next year. The survey closes September 20.
Lane and ramp closures will be in place on I-71 and I-265 starting tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 13. This work is part of the I-Move Kentucky project.
Friday, Sept. 13 Beginning at 8 p.m., the ramp from KY 329 to I-71 southbound will be closed. Crews will be performing pavement work on the ramp. This closure is in place until Monday morning at 6 a.m.
Also, at 8 p.m., I-71 southbound will be reduced to one lane from KY 329 (Mile Marker 15) to just past Moser Farm Road Bridge (Mile Marker 11).
Monday, Sept. 16 Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, I-265 southbound and I-265 northbound will be reduced to one lane in various locations throughout the corridor from Shelbyville Road to Brownsboro Road. These lane reductions will be in place for pavement marker installation.
Work may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen events. Drivers should use caution when traveling through active work zones.
September 8, 2024 - September 30, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way
September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)
10 am - 1 am (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
- I-264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
10:30 pm - 12:30 am(September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
- I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive
No Parking Areas
All Day (both sides of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
- Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
- Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- Manning Road from Preston Highway to KFEC Gate 7
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
- James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
- Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to train trestle
- Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
- Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
- Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
- Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
- Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
- Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
- Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
- Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
- Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
- Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
- Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
- Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Drive to Farmdale Avenue
- Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
- Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
September 8, 2024 - September 30, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way
September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)
10 am - 1 am (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- I-264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
10:30 pm - 12:30 am(September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive
No Parking Areas
All Day (both sides of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
- Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- Manning Road from Preston Highway to KFEC Gate 7
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
- James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to train trestle
- Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
- Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
- Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
- Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
- Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
- Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
- Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
- Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
- Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
- Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
- Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Drive to Farmdale Avenue
- Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
September 9, 2024 – BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana will hold its annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, September 28th from 10 am to 2 pm at RML Shredding.
BBB will partner with RML Shredding and River Metals Recycling for this free community event. Individuals can bring old documents (up to four boxes) for shredding and/or old electronics for secure recycling. Visit bbb.org for a full list of items eligible for recycling.
New this year, the event will be held at RML Shredding and food trucks will be on-site as well. Drop off your old documents and electronics, and grab lunch while you’re there!
BBB’s Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds go to BBB Consumer Education Fund's support of scam prevention programs, BBB Charity Review program, student scholarships, and more!
BBB Annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event
When: Saturday, September 28th 10 am to 2pm
Where: RML Shredding 1925 Production Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
For more information and media inquiries, contact Whitney Adkins, Director of Communications, at wadkins@ky-in.bbb.org.
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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: Lane closure.
Date/Time: Through project completion, expected for the fall of 2024.
Project Limits: KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) between Cliffwynde Trce and Pine Hurst Lane.
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: Alternating one-way traffic will be maintained through project completion, and motorists will be directed through the work zone via temporary signals.
Project details: 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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| I-64 East & West |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and rolling roadblocks possible.
Date/Time: Daily/Nightly.
Project Limits: Near mile marker 19, extending to the Shelby County line.
Type of Work: Roadway rehabilitation project in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
Other Details: *Project press release.
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| I-65 North (Abraham Lincoln Bridge) |
Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures.
Date/Time: Daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 16, through Friday, Sept. 20.
Project Limits: I-65 North on the Abraham Lincoln Bridge.
Type of Work: Biennial hands-on inspection.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| I-71 North |
Traffic Impacts: Alternating lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Monday, Sept. 16, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Project Limits: At mile point 3.85 (between Zorn Ave and I-264).
Type of Work: Overhead panel sign repair.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| I-71 North |
Traffic Impacts: Alternating lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: At mile point 4.65 (between Zorn Ave and I-264).
Type of Work: Overhead panel sign repair.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage and exercise caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| I-264 East & West (Watterson Expressway/Georgia Davis Powers Expressway) |
Traffic Impacts: Intermittent lane closures.
Date/Time: Nightly – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., including weekends.
Project Limits: I-264 from the I-64 interchange at mile marker 0, extending to east to I-65 at mile point 12.7.
Type of Work: Pavement striping and pavement marker installation.
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I-264 (Watterson Expressway)
*Various Exit Ramps |
Traffic Impacts: Intermittent lane and ramp closures.
Date/Time: Nightly – 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. | Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-264.
Type of Work: Upgrade and install wrong way pavement markings and signs.
Other Details: The Highway Safety Improvement Project will install and enhance wrong way signs and pavement markings on various interstate exit ramps to discourage wrong way driving. Motorists should reduce speeds and obey traffic control while workers are present. This project is set to be completed by the fall of 2024.
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| I-265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane and shoulder closures possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: The bridge over KY 61 (Preston Highway) at mile point 11.83.
Type of Work: Bridge cleaning/painting and joint repairs.
Other Details: Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| KY 864 (Logan Street/Shelby Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk 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: Work is underway ahead of asphalt resurfacing and the two-way conversion of the roadway.
*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 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) |
Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Nightly (including weekends).
Project Limits: Blankenbaker Parkway from Taylorsville Road to Electron Drive.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Asphalt resurfacing is complete with final striping remaining.
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| KY 1065 (Outer Loop) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From mile point 5.470 (near Briarcliff Road) to mile point 7.717 (near Donegal Drive)
Type of Work: Concrete rehabilitation project including the milling and removal of sections of existing concrete pavement with the replacement of new concrete pavement.
Other Details: Motorists should obey restrictions and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| KY 1447 (Westport Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Nightly lane closures.
Date/Time: Nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Project Limits: KY 1447 (Westport Road) from KY 1747 (Hurstbourne Parkway) to Freys Hill Road.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Asphalt resurfacing is complete with final striping remaining.
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| KY 1819 (Billtown Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Project Limits: Three sections of KY 1819/Billtown Road (Easum Road through Mary Dell Lane, Michael Edward Drive through Fairground Road and Shady Acres Lane through Colonnades Place).
Type of Work: Reconstruction of KY 1819 (Billtown Road) from north of Colonnades Place to south of Easum Road with new traffic signals, signal optimization, turn lanes, storage lanes, etc. (varying by intersection based on existing conditions and future traffic projections for the location).
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-1819-Billtown-Road-Reconstruction---Project-05-8203.aspx
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| KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From Twin Creek Road to Woodmont Branch.
Type of Work: Major roadway construction.
Other Details: *The new route connecting KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) and KY 362 (Ash Avenue) is now open. Work to complete some final details of the project is still underway, and intermittent lane closures are possible. The project, which began in October 2022, was completed ahead of schedule.
*This work is part of the KY 3084/KY 362 construction project.
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| Jefferson County (Various Locations) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as a part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Nightly – 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Type of Work: Pavement marker (reflector) maintenance and paint striping.
Other Details: Motorists should provide plenty of space to crews displaying "WET PAINT" signage and be observant of slowed vehicles while traveling through the work zone.
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| BULLITT COUNTY |
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| KY 44 (Old Mill Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From the I-65 ramps at mile point 13.039 in Shepherdsville to just east of Snapp Street at mile point 22.991 in Mt. Washington.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Asphalt resurfacing has been completed, with final punch list items remaining.
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| I-65 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and closures possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From mile point 104.7 to mile point 110.7 (Bullitt and Hardin Counties).
Type of Work: Full concrete pavement removal and asphalt pavement replacement. Other improvements to the corridor include bridge repairs, subgrade repairs, and guardrail repairs/installation.
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024: https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Bullitt-County-I65-Roadway-Rehabilitation.aspx
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| I-65 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as a part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Nightly – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Type of Work: Pavement marker (reflector) maintenance.
Other Details: Motorists should be observant of all road work signage and provide plenty of space for slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
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I-65 North & South
*Various Exit Ramps |
Traffic Impacts: Intermittent lane and ramp closures.
Date/Time: Nightly – 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. | Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-65.
Type of Work: Upgrade and install wrong way pavement markings and signs.
Other Details: The Highway Safety Improvement Project will install and enhance wrong way signs and pavement markings on various interstate exit ramps to discourage wrong way driving. Motorists should reduce speeds and obey traffic control while workers are present. This project is set to be completed by the fall of 2025.
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| KY 434 (Colesburg Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Road closure.
Date/Time: Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, through Friday, Sept. 27.
Project Limits: KY 434 (Colesburg Road) at mile marker 1.
Type of Work: Cross drain/box culvert replacement.
Other Details: Motorists should plan ahead and seek an alternate route.
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| KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and closures possible as construction progresses.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: On KY 480 (between I-65) from mile point 0.6 to mile point 1.4.
Type of Work: Construction of a Double Crossover Diamond interchange.
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2025.
https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/I-65-at-KY-480-interchange-improvements-in-Bullitt-County.aspx
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| FRANKLIN COUNTY |
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| KY 12 (Dry Ridge Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure
Date/Time: Nightly from 6 p.m. to midnight beginning Monday, Sept. 16, through Wednesday, Sept. 18
Project Limits: KY 12 (Dry Ridge Road) from mile point 0.5 (near Lebanon Road) to mile point 2.0 (past the KY 1570/St Johns Road intersection).
Type of Work: Cross drain replacements.
Other Details: Following the replacement of the cross drains, crews will place a layer of dense-grade rock over the drains until asphalt can be laid. Drivers should exercise caution when driving over the newly replaced cross drains.
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(Singing Bridge) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure.
Other Details: As a precaution to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, the Singing Bridge will be closed until further notice.
The recent routine inspection of the 130-year-old bridge found significant structural deterioration that affects the bridge's weight-carrying capacity, prompting state engineers to close the bridge immediately to vehicles and pedestrians.
Further assessments and evaluations are needed to determine the next steps. There is no estimated timeframe for the bridge's reopening.
*Press release.
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| I-64 East & West |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the right shoulder near both eastbound and westbound bridges.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: I-64 Bridges over the Kentucky River and KY 1659.
Type of Work: Preventative maintenance project for the I-64 Bridges over the Kentucky River in Franklin County.
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024.
*Project press release.
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| I-64/U.S. 127 Interchange |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on U.S. 127 near the I-64 interchange. Two 10-foot travel lanes will be maintained in each direction, with nightly lane reductions possible.
Date/Time: Nightly.
Project Limits: I-64/U.S. 127 interchange.
Type of Work: The realigning of the I-64 West off-ramp to U.S. 127 North, as well as the realigning of the I-64 West on-ramp from U.S. 127. Other improvements include the installation of a new signalized intersection on U.S. 127 to provide access to development entrances, which will be activated following project completion. Additionally, the intersection of Westridge Drive and Leonardwood Drive will be reconstructed to accommodate dual left turns onto Westridge Drive from U.S. 127.
Other Details: *Project press release.
The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
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| KY 420 (Capital Avenue/Todd Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk closure.
Date/Time: Daily beginning Monday, Sept. 16.
Type of Work: ADA sidewalk ramp improvements in conjunction with an asphalt resurfacing project on KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road) from mile point 2.145 at KY 676 extending north to East Second Street at mile point 4.122.
Other Details: The sidewalk closures will be limited to one side at a time.
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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 point 5.315 to Dry Ridge Road at mile point 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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| I-71 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Nightly – 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Project Limits: I-71 North and South between mile point 28.17 (at the bridge over Little Kentucky River) and mile point 37.18 (near the bridge over KY 55).
Type of Work: Milling and removal of the existing asphalt surface followed by resurfacing with new asphalt pavement. Additional improvements include guardrail repairs and repairs to the roadbed under the highway at some locations.
Other Details: This project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024.
*Project press release.
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| I-71 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as a part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Nightly – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Type of Work: Pavement marker (reflector) maintenance.
Other Details: Motorists should be observant of all road work signage and provide plenty of space for slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
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| KY 55 (Eminence Pike) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 55 (Eminence Pike) at mile point 0.0 (near the Henry/Shelby County line), extending north to KY 1899 at mile point 0.737.
KY 55 at mile point 12.4, extending North to the Shelby/Henry County line at mile point 20.251.
Type of Work: Rumble strip installation and striping following asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. This project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024.
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| KY 146 (La Grange Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and lane shifts possible.
Date/Time: Daily/Nightly.
Project Limits: From mile point 2.82 to mile point 2.92 (at Little Kentucky River Bridge).
Type of Work: Major realigning and widening of the roadway, with bridge latex overlay work taking place for the next month.
Other Details: Motorists are currently being directed through the work zone via temporary signals. This project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2024. Final surfacing is set to begin soon.
*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Henry-County-KY-146-Realignment-and-Widening-Project-05-80260.aspx.
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| OLDHAM COUNTY |
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| I-71 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly, including weekends.
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 remaining improvements to the corridor include guardrail repairs/installations.
Other Details: Motorists should heed restrictions, proceed cautiously through the work zone, or seek an alternate route. The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024. More details here.
*The I-71 South on-ramp from South First Avenue and the I-71 South off-ramp (Exit 22) to KY 53/Ballardsville will be closed from 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. In addition, lane closures on I-71 South between mile markers 21 and 22 will be in effect from 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, through 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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| I-71 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as a part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Nightly – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Type of Work: Pavement marker (reflector) maintenance.
Other Details: Motorists should be observant of all road work signage and provide plenty of space for slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
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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.
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| KY 329B |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 329B from mile point 0.150, extending east to KY 22 at mile point 2.062.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.
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| KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From Twin Creek Road to Woodmont Branch.
Type of Work: Major roadway construction.
Other Details: *The new route connecting KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) and KY 362 (Ash Avenue) is now open. Work to complete some final details of the project is still underway, and intermittent lane closures are possible. The project, which began in October 2022, was completed ahead of schedule.
*This work is part of the KY 3084/KY 362 construction project.
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| SHELBY COUNTY |
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| KY 44 (Mount Eden Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 44 (Mount Eden Road) at mile point 3.250 near KY 53/KY 714, extending east to the Beach Creek Bridge at mile point 4.131.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.
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| U.S. 60 (Midland Trail) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: U.S. 60 (Midland Trail) from mile point 8.386 (near Haven Hill Road) extending east to KY 53 at mile point 9.712.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.
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| I-64 East and West |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and rolling roadblocks possible.
Date/Time: Daily/Nighty.
Project Limits: From mile points 19.44 and 27.88.
Type of Work: Roadway rehabilitation project in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
Other Details: *Project press release.
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| KY 1399 (Veechdale Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 1399 (Veechdale Road) at mile point 0.000 at Taylor Wood Road, extending north to McDowell Court at mile point 2.046.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.
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| I-64 East & West |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: Between mile point 19.44 and mile point 27.88, extending to Jefferson County.
Type of Work: Roadway rehabilitation project.
Other Details: Motorists should use caution while traveling through the work zone.
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| SPENCER COUNTY |
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| KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 55 (Taylorsville Road) from the Salt River Bridge at mile point 6.307 extending north to KY 155 at mile point 11.270.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.
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| KY 248 (Briar Ridge Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts and delays possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: Ky 1399 (Briar Ridge Road) at mile point 2.687 at the east end of Little Beech Creek Bridge, extending east to the Spencer/Anderson County line at mile point 7.778.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. The expected completion date for this project is set for the fall of 2024.
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| KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Road closure.
Date/Time: Beginning Monday, July 15, for 180 days.
Project Limits: At the bridge located at mile point 1.63 on KY 1060 (near the KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road) and KY 1169 (Plum Rdge Road) intersection).
Detour: The suggested detour is to follow KY 1060 to KY 44 then proceed to KY 1319 to reconnect with KY 1060 and vice versa.
Type of Work: Bridge replacement.
Other Details: The project includes the demolition of the existing bridge and the construction of the replacement bridge. Motorists should obey restrictions, follow the signed detour and plan ahead when traveling. The project is expected to be completed by January 2025.
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| TRIMBLE COUNTY |
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| I-71 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as a part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Nightly – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Type of Work: Pavement marker (reflector) maintenance.
Other Details: Motorists should be observant of all road work signage and provide plenty of space for slowed vehicles while moving through the work zone.
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U.S. 421
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Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From mile point 7.6 to mile point 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 complete with work to complete some final details of the project is still underway. Intermittent lane closures are possible.
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