 Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6 St. James Court
Back again for the 68th year, the St. James Court Art Show is only a couple of weeks away. Over 600 artists will participate in one of the nation's best outdoor art shows. This year, the St. James Court Art Show partnered with the Kentucky College of Art and Design to produce the official poster. Jada Lynn Dixon created the stylized image of the St. James Court fountain, Venus Rising from the Sea. Ms. Dixon said, "In essence, overall my work is driven by the belief that art is a vital force for bringing people together, offering comfort, and celebrating the richness of our diverse cultures." The St. James Court Art Show, with its celebration of creativity and community, perfectly embodies these ideals, and I am honored to contribute to this dialogue through my design." The poster will be on sale at the St. James Court Association's booth on the front lawn of the Conrad Caldwell House.
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The Parks Alliance of Louisville is pleased to announce tickets for their largest fundraiser go on sale Friday, August 30. Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, has become an annual tradition for Louisvillians and visitors alike. Last year’s event welcomed more than 110,000 visitors, the majority from outside of Louisville, contributing to more than $2.9 million in economic impact and more than 7,000 hotel room nights.
Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, is celebrating its 12th year from October 1 - November 2 at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme is “Trivia Night: Pumpkin Edition,” and will test guest’s knowledge as they meander through the woods, lined with thousands of artistically carved and locally sourced pumpkins. Guests will be quizzed on art history, music, folklore, and more. They can challenge their friends and family while experiencing the magic that is Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.
Event Details | Jack O’Lantern Spectacular:
- The event runs from Tuesday, October 1 through Saturday, November 2.
- The event will be open from dusk-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from dusk to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- The event is held rain or shine, unless dangerous weather conditions arise.
- Timed ticketing will be available for every night of the show to reduce crowds and traffic.
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Sunday-Thursday pricing: Adults - $15, Seniors (65+) - $13, Children (3-12) - $12
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Friday-Saturday pricing: Adults - $20, Seniors (65+) - $17, Children (3-12) - $15
- The Sunday - Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot will be offered at $2 off the regular price. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
- Children 2 and under are free.
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The Pre-Lit Bash is on opening night, Tuesday, October 1. Guests can enjoy spirits (the alcoholic kind), and food before being escorted to the head of the trail.
- Tickets for groups of 20 or more can be purchased in advance for a group rate to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular by emailing contact@jackolanternlouisville.org.
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Sensory Night – Presented by PNC Bank will be held on Monday, October 21, with gates opening early at 6 p.m. During this special sensory-friendly hour, pumpkins will light up the woods but there will be low music and no special effects. Designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and their families.
- Thanks to one of our sponsors, Republic Bank, clients and employees can get $2 off tickets for Jack O’Lantern Spectacular on Tuesday, October 22. Contact your Republic Bank for a discount code or purchase at the gate with a Republic Bank credit/debit card or employee ID for online ticket purchases.
- The entrance is at 1080 Amphitheater Road, at the intersection of New Cut and Kenwood.
Additional parking will be available at DeSales High School on Kenwood Drive.
 
Applications are open for the Class of 2025 Office for Women Ambassadors!
The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls and advancing gender equity.
Applicants must be 18 or older.
Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County (inside Jefferson County).
Applicants must commit to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2025 are: January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19 and training will take place from approximately 8:30-4:30 each day.
YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTEND ALL TRAINING DATES.
The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided. Childcare will also be provided off site.
Applications are due by NOVEMBER 15, 2024. Apply today! https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/m1gucq10th5rek/
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 24, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight closures of the East End Tunnel beginning Monday, Sept. 30, in Jefferson County.
Indiana 265 East will be closed from 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. The closure will continue at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. An additional overnight closure will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, and will continue through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7. During the scheduled closures, IN 265 East will be closed beyond Exit 11/International Drive in Jeffersonville, Indiana, limiting access to the East End Tunnel/Lewis and Clark Bridge to Louisville, Kentucky. The suggested detour is to head back to IN 265 West and take Exit 7B to I-65 South to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge.
KY 841 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) will be closed from 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, through 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. The closure will continue at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, through 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4. KY 841 North will be closed beyond Exit 37/Prospect (U.S. 42), limiting access to the East End Tunnel/Lewis and Clark Bridge to Jeffersonville, Indiana. The suggested detour is to continue south on U.S. 42 to I-264 East, then take I-71 South to I-65 North to the Abraham Lincoln Bridge.
Photos attached
Video Broll: https://youtu.be/4jUBQx35xvc
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 25, 2024) – Visitors to the Louisville Zoo can now see infant gorilla Abeo (pronounced ah-BAY-oh) as he makes his debut in the Zoo’s award-winning Gorilla Forest. Abeo, a 1 ½-month-old male Western Lowland gorilla, is being fostered by Kweli, a 40-year-old female gorilla. The two are now part of the daily viewing rotation for guests.
Abeo was born on June 28 at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington, to first-time mom Akenji. Unfortunately, Akenji was unable to bond with her newborn, and a subsequent foster arrangement was also unsuccessful. In response, Woodland Park Zoo officials worked swiftly with the Gorilla Species Survival Plan (SSP), a cooperative breeding program managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), to secure a new home for Abeo. The Louisville Zoo’s Kweli was selected due to her successful experience fostering Kindi, the Zoo’s now 8-year-old sub-adult female gorilla, who was orphaned shortly after birth.
“Kweli has been an exemplary foster mom, first with Kindi and now with Abeo,” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “We are incredibly proud of Kweli’s care and her attentiveness. Like our visitors, we are looking forward to watching Abeo grow and thrive with the family troop at Gorilla Forest.”
“All of us at Woodland Park Zoo are celebrating that baby Abeo is now in the arms of gorilla Kweli. This is how it should be for a baby gorilla—being in the direct care of a gorilla and being socialized with a family of gorillas,” said Martin Ramirez, Interim Senior Director of Animal Care at Woodland Park Zoo. “Our zoo family is so grateful to Louisville Zoo and their dedicated gorilla experts. All the way from the Pacific Northwest, our zoo family and community will continue to enjoy watching Abeo grow to be a confident and secure gorilla.”
For over a month, the Gorilla Forest team has provided round-the-clock care for Abeo, including feeding and socializing him using vocal and behavioral cues similar to those of a gorilla mother. After meeting key milestones, including responding to behavioral cues and navigating the habitat, Abeo was introduced to Kweli through closely monitored bonding. Over the coming weeks, Abeo and Kweli will be integrated with the rest of the gorilla troop that includes silverback Casey (42 years old), and adult females Paki (35 years old) and Patty (11 years old), and sub-adult female Kindi (8 years old). The group will rotate on exhibit with bachelor gorillas Bengati, Jelani, Cecil and Kicho.
For updates on Abeo’s progress, visit the Zoo’s dedicated blog at louisvillezoo.org/gorillafoster.
Gorilla Conservation Status
Found only in the dense forests of west central Africa, Western Lowland gorillas are critically endangered and could face extinction if stronger efforts are not mounted to protect them. The primary threats to their survival are illegal poaching, civil unrest, disease and habitat destruction due to extractive industries such as mining.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Current hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
 Voting is presented by Norton Children’s
Photos attached and video Broll here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNppj1rG3pc
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 23, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo is inviting the public to help name one of its newest additions, a male Sumatran tiger cub born on July 23, 2024. Norton Children’s is presenting the opportunity to vote on the cub’s name, marking the first time a Sumatran tiger cub has been born at the Zoo in 20 years.
The zookeepers at the Islands have selected three potential names that reflect the importance of this cub and honor his parents:
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Satu (sah-too): Means “one” in Indonesian. With less than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, every cub is vital for the survival of this critically endangered species.
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Saya Sambal (Sigh-ya-sah-m-ball): Honors his dad, Kami Sambal, who passed away on August 20, 2024. Kami’s name means “we are spicy sauce” in Indonesian, referring to the wild nature of tigers, which are not domesticated and are often trafficked for the pet trade, leading to significant conservation issues. “Saya Sambal” means “I am spicy sauce.”
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Kaji (kah-gee): A combination of both parents’ names, Kami and Jingga. Their legacy will live on through this cub, contributing to the conservation of Sumatran tigers for future generations.
Voting begins today and continues through Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11 p.m. Guests can cast their votes once daily at
louisvillezoo.org/namethetigercub.
The mother and cub are currently off exhibit, bonding. Guests can check in on them via the Zoo’s live cam at louisvillezoo.org/cubcam.
About Sumatran Tigers
Sumatran Tigers, the last of the island tiger subspecies, are smaller than mainland tigers and are critically endangered. Fewer than 400 individuals are estimated to still survive in the wild. Found only on Sumatra, their habitat is primarily threatened by the development of palm oil plantations. Palm oil is found in hundreds of foods, cosmetics and cleaning products. As worldwide demand for palm oil accelerates, so does the loss of vital tropical forests, which are home to thousands of unique plant and animal species. Choosing palm-oil free products or those containing sustainably grown palm oil helps preserve and protect wildlife and wild places.
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.
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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/. |
| KY 22 (Brownsboro Road)/Springcrest Drive Intersection |
Project Limits: KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) between Cliffwynde Trce and Pine Hurst Lane.
Type of Work: The project included the reconstruction of two 11-foot travel lanes and the addition of a dedicated left-turn lane. A new six-foot sidewalk was also constructed along the north side of KY 22, extending from Cliffwynde Trce to Brownhurst Cove Road.
Other Details: While full traffic has resumed, work to complete some final details of the project is still underway, and intermittent lane closures remain possible.*
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| KY 329 (Covered Bridge Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts.
Date/Time: Nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Wednesday, Oct. 2
Project Limits: KY 329 from US42 in Jefferson County to KY 1817 in Oldham County.
Type of Work: Subgrade repairs prior to asphalt resurfacing project
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Drivers should use caution and expect delays while traveling through the work zone.
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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-64 West |
Traffic Impact: Closure of the left two lanes.
Date/Time: Overnight hours beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 30
Project Limits: From mile point 18.3 (near the I-265 interchange) to mile point 13.5 (just before the I-264 interchange).
Type of Work: Asphalt patching.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and expect delays while traveling through the work zone.
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| I-71 North |
Traffic Impacts: Ramp closure.
Date/Time: From 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Project Limits: The I-71 North ramp to I-264 West.
Type of Work: Asphalt patching.
Other Details: Lane closures will be in place on I-264 West near mile point 22.6 (just past the I-71 North to I-264 West ramp) during the same time period (below).
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| I-264 West |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures.
Date/Time: From 9 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Project Limits: I-264 West at mile point 22.6 (near U.S. 42/Brownsboro Road).
Type of Work: Asphalt patching.
Other Details: The I-71 North to I-264 West ramp will be closed in the same time period (above).
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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 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/Georgia Davis Powers Expressway)
*Various Exit Ramps
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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 are 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 are 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 are 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 are possible. *Concrete work within the intersection, which will require a closure – dates to be announced soon*
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 are 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 1931 (Manslick Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Oct. 4.
Project Limits: From mile point 6.430 (near Stephan Lane) to just south of the I-264 overpass at mile point 7.457.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Drivers should use caution and expect delays while traveling through the work zone.
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| KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures are 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 are 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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| KY 44 (Old Mill Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are 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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| KY 44 West |
Traffic Impacts: Closure
Date/Time: 7 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 8 *weather permitting. If the weather is unfavorable, work may be rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Project Limits: closure at mile point 10.127 (Pitts Point Bridge @ Old Pitts Point Road) to mile point 9.326 (Castleman Branch Road)
Type of Work: Paving
Other Details: Motorists should navigate around the closure using detour KY 2723 (Raymond Road)
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| KY 660 (Waterford Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure
Date/Time: 7 p.m. to midnight on Monday, Sept. 30
Project Limits: closure at mile marker 0.447 (Equinox Boulevard)
Type of Work: Cross-drain replacement.
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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| KY 1494 (Beech Grove Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: From Reichmuth Lane (mile point 6.675) extending north to just south of Old Beech Grove Road (mile point 7.467)
Type of Work: Asphalt Resurfacing
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 |
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 are 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
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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 480 (Cedar Grove Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and closures are 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 fall 2025.
https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/I-65-at-KY-480-interchange-improvements-in-Bullitt-County.aspx
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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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| U.S. 127 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Monday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Project Limits: U.S. 127 at Limestone Drive (mile point 5.42).
Type of Work: Signal upgrades.
Other Details: The signalized intersection will temporarily function as a four-way stop. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| U.S. 127 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Monday, Sept. 30, and Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.
Project Limits: U.S. 127 at Century Plaza (mile point 5.58).
Type of Work: Signal upgrades.
Other Details: The signalized intersection will temporarily function as a four-way stop. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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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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| KY 420 (Old Lawrenceburg Road/Capital Avenue) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible. One lane in each direction will be maintained on Capital Avenue. Old Lawrenceburg Road will be reduced to one lane, and motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through mid-October.
Project Limits: From mile point 2.145 at KY 676 to mile point 4.122 at Second Street.
Type of Work: Asphalt resurfacing and new traffic configuration.
Other Details: *Upon completion of the asphalt resurfacing project, a new traffic configuration will be implemented on Capital Avenue. It will feature one lane in each direction, along with bike lanes and parking spaces. Signage will be installed to inform motorists of the updated traffic pattern.*
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| U.S. 421 (Bald Knob Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays are 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, scheduled for fall 2024.*
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| I-71 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are 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 are 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 are 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 are 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 are 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.
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| I-71 North & South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays are 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 delays are 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 are 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 329 (Covered Bridge Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Wednesday, Oct. 2
Project Limits: KY 329 from US42 in Jefferson County to KY 1817 in Oldham County.
Type of Work: Subgrade repairs prior to asphalt resurfacing project
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Drivers should use caution and expect delays while traveling through the work zone.
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| KY 3084 (Old Henry Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures are 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 began in October 2022 and 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 are 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 are 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 are 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.
*Ramp closures will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for milling and paving work at the KY 1848/I-64 interchange (Exit 28). Overnight ramp closures will be possible from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays through Friday, Oct. 4.*
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| I-64 East & West |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are 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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| I-64 East and West |
Traffic Impacts: Right Lane Closure and traffic shift possible
Date/Time: Beginning on Monday, Sept. 30 through Thursday, Oct. 3, nightly from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Project Limits: Mile marker 43.770 (just past KY 393) to 46.303 (KY 1472 overpass)
Type of Work: Core drilling
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 are 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 are 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, Jul. 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 Ridge Road) intersection).
Detour: The suggested detour is 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 are 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 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are 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, and work is still underway to complete some final project details. Intermittent lane closures are possible.
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