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Louisville Water Residual Line Project
Louisville Water is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss the project on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:30 at the Knights of Columbus, 4417 River Road
Louisville Water is starting a project to improve the reliability of our infrastructure. Louisville Water’s filtration process produces residual solids that must be removed from the treatment plant. The “Residual Line” is the pipeline that takes the residuals from the Crescent Hill Water Treatment Plant to lagoons at our B. E. Payne Water Treatment Plant in Prospect. The system is critical to daily water production at Crescent Hill. The current line, constructed in 1971 is reaching the end of its useful life so we are constructing two new lines for increased redundancy.
One of the segments of the project runs along River Road from Zorn Avenue to Transylvania Ave and along Transylvania Ave to our property at the B.E. Payne Water Treatment Plant. This project will include the installation of two dual 24-inch residual lines. In order to maintain the safety of the public and our crews it will be necessary to close River Road during construction of these mains. The construction along River Road will occur in four phases. Starting March 3 the first phase of River Road will be closed to thru traffic from Zorn to Blankenbaker Lane. Access to homes and businesses will remain open. When construction is completed in each phase the road will be paved and reopened as we move east. The project is expected to last 2 years.
    
Heavy rains forecast for Louisville this weekend will increase the chance of flooding. Ahead of each storm, MSD crews inspect drainage ditches and catch basins in areas that tend to flood to clear them of any debris that might block water from flowing through them. We also respond to citizen reports of clogged ditches and catch basins. Flooding and drainage problems should be reported to MSD Customer Service at 502-540-6000.
Our Flood Protection team is working 24 hours a day to monitor river levels and the levee system. Flood pumping stations designed to pump excess inland water into the Ohio River are activated at the Morris Forman Water Quality Treatment Center and at Paddy’s Run. Eight of the 150 floodgates are closed to prevent river water from coming into the city.
Motorists are reminded that they should not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Doing so can leave a vehicle stranded in floodwaters and put its occupants at risk of drowning. Turn around and take alternate routes instead.
Also, people should avoid contact with the Ohio River and other waterways for 48 hours after a heavy rain. That is because the stormwater can temporarily overflow the drainage system and carry untreated wastewater into the waterways. Providing slides from National Weather Service below:
     
Pop-Up Drop-Off events are extremely popular, and our staff strives to make the drive-through experience as efficient as possible. Here are seven tips for attending a Pop-Up Drop-Off:
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Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
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Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
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Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
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Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
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Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
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Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled, and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
Mayor Craig Greenberg and community partners will kick off the start of tax season Friday, January 31, with a press event announcing the start of free tax preparation assistance for eligible residents.
The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax services at 15 sites across the city. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $67,000 in 2024.
Since its launch in 2001, the VITA program has helped more than 154,000 Louisville tax filers. Last year, VITA volunteers processed more than 8,800 returns, adding more than $10 million to the local economy, including $3 million in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to residents.
“Our team of dedicated VITA volunteers has made a real difference for working families,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “People know they can trust the VITA tax experts to help them navigate the Earned Income Tax Credit and save money for important things like home ownership, a reliable new vehicle, or savings for college tuition.”
Mayor Greenberg thanked the many partner organizations that help hardworking families file their tax returns, including the Metro Office for Resilience and Community Services (RCS). Metro RCS connects tax filers to an array of financial empowerment services through its Office of Financial Empowerment, which leads the Louisville Financial Empowerment Center and the Tax Time Connect initiative with Bank On Louisville.
Eligible Louisville residents can make an appointment or visit any of these VITA sites for in-person free tax filing:
- Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Dr.
- Bates Memorial Baptist Church, 728 East Lampton St.
- Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Ste 201
- Family Scholar House U of L, 403 Reg Smith Circle
- Family Scholar House Riverport, 3311 Cathe Dykstra Way
- Goodwill East Broadway Opportunity Center - 909 E. Broadway
- Goodwill South Louisville Opportunity Center - 6201 Preston Hwy.
- Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- Oldham County LaGrange Library, 308 Yager Avenue (LaGrange)
- Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
- Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Hwy.
- Vincent de Paul Family Success Center, 1029 S Preston Hwy.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
- Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.
In addition to these sites, VITA volunteers will be operating mobile locations around the city:
- John Center, 700 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd. (open Jan. 31, April 4, and April 11 – 1pm-3pm)
- Facilities Management Services, 1500 Lytle St. (open Feb. 10, Feb. 24, and March 10 – 9am-noon)
- Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center - 2820 W. Broadway (open every Friday Feb. 7 through March 7, 10am-2pm)
- Family Scholar House, 1309 Catalpa St. (open March 15, 9am-5pm)
To schedule an appointment for in-person tax assistance, call 502-305-0005 or visit https://louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com. For more details, including days and hours of drop off services, visit https://labcservices.org/.
Residents can also choose to have their taxes prepared at MyFreeTaxes.com, which provides a free self-file program offered in partnership by United Way Worldwide and TaxSlayer.
AARP Tax-Aide also provides free tax prep services, with special attention to people age 60 and older. AARP Tax-Aide sites will begin operating at eight sites in early February. For more information, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org.
The work of the Louisville Asset Building Coalition and the AARP Tax Assistance Program is made possible by Metro United Way, Louisville Metro Government, the IRS, the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation and dozens of other partners, and hundreds of volunteers.
 If you're seeking a four-legged Valentine, now is the perfect time to adopt! All adult dogs (12 months and up) will have waived adoption fees from February 14-17. Visit our East Campus or Sam Swope Pet TLC and start your search for a new best friend.
Want to save time? Complete the adoption interest form online! Walk-ins are always welcome at our Sam Swope Pet TLC and East Campus. If you don't meet the perfect pet for you during your first visit, please come back; we welcome new animals to KHS daily!
*Please note: This form and adoption special does not apply to Purrfect Day Cafe or Willow Hope Farm adoptions. Completing this form DOES NOT put a specific animal on hold or guarantee adoption. Forms are valid for 6 months and apply to one animal adoption.
February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness month, a cause that’s close to our hearts at the Kentucky Humane Society. Last year, we performed more than 14,600 alteration surgeries between our S.N.I.P. Clinic, CARE-a-van mobile veterinary clinic and Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving center! Spaying/neutering your pet is one way to combat the pet overpopulation crisis that is plaguing shelters nationwide. Did you know the KHS CARE-a-van travels to different spots in Louisville and other counties of Kentucky to provide low/no cost alteration surgeries in hopes of preventing unexpected litters? You can help KHS combat the overpopulation crisis by scheduling an appointment and spreading the word.
Updated Biweekly
January 2025 Construction Updates
Construction activities scheduled for the next two weeks include:
• Drywall and insulation are being installed in the West Bar of the medical facility.
• Interior framing and utility rough in is taking place in the East and West Bars of the medical facility.
• Work on the loading dock and laundry facility on the west side of the medical facility continues.
• Utilities and equipment installation at the Central Utility Plant continues, as well as exterior masonry.
• Exterior metal wall framing continues on the West Bar of the medical facility. • Utility and elevator installation continue in the North Parking Structure.
• The installation of photovoltaic (solar) panels continues at the North Parking Structure.
• Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Structure.
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I-Move KY
I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the right lane.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly through Saturday, March 1.
Project Limits: I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) from mile point 32.4 (at KY 1447/Westport Road) to mile point 34.3 (at KY 22/Brownsboro Road).
Type of Work: Installation of sound walls.
Other Details: Drivers should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway)
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Traffic Impacts: Overnight ramp closures.
Date/Time:
- From 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15
Project Limits: I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) off-ramp to KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) at Exit 34.
Type of Work: Installation of sound walls.
Other Details: Drivers should heed signage, use caution, and follow the posted detours.
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| KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Nightly – 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, Feb. 21.
Project Limits: KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway), between mile point 35.0 and mile point 37.7, 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 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 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
- 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 480 (Cedar Grove Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and closures are possible.
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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Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-65.
Type of Work: Installation and upgrade of wrong-way pavement markings and signs.
Other Details: The Highway Safety Improvement Project will install and enhance wrong-way signs and pavement markings on 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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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/U.S. 127 Interchange |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are 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 and 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: *Traffic is now in its final configuration. This project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
*Project press release.
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| I-64 West |
Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: I-64 West bridge over the Kentucky River, near mile marker 55.
Type of Work: Corrective work as part of the preventative maintenance project for the I-64 Bridges over the Kentucky River.
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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 I-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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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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