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August 29, 2025


Friday Thoughts

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week and is looking forward to a long weekend with what looks to be absolutely gorgeous weather. Of course, some of you may choose to stay inside most of tomorrow to watch the first weekend of college football. As it stands now, your favorite team is likely undefeated and still has a chance to make the playoff! 

This week, I want to provide updates on projects I get asked about often involving major roadways in/near our district. One is the planned widening of N. English Station Road from west Aiken Road to just past Avoca Road. KYTC has acquired all necessary right-of-way and is just about finished with roadway design. Construction is expected to begin next spring/summer. Not only will the road have increased capacity when this project is complete but also shared-use facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, traffic signals at two intersections, and a fully upgraded railroad crossing.

Improvements in the La Grange Road/Hurstbourne Parkway area will begin soon as well. Specific to our district, pedestrian and bicycle improvements near Whipps Mill Road, Hounz Lane, and Lakeland Road are scheduled to begin this fall. More details on all the changes included in that project can be found in the article below. Next spring, construction is expected to begin around the La Grange Road/Whipps Mill Road intersection near the Northeast Regional Library. That project will include the addition of left turn lanes on La Grange Road in both directions as well as new sidewalks.

These projects promise to make travel (by automobile, bicycle, or foot) easier and safer for all of us. I'm very excited to see them finally come to fruition.

Finally, I wanted to let you know that Derby City Nationals takes place this weekend at E. P. 'Tom' Sawyer State Park. Practices and races will occur at the BMX track throughout the weekend attracting lots of people. Please keep that in mind if you plan on visiting the park or traveling through the area over the next few days.

I hope you have a great Labor Day weekend. As always, please let me know if my office can help you in any way. 
            


Contact the District 17 Office


Markus Winkler
17th District Councilman
Louisville Metro Council
502.574.1117
Contact Councilman Winkler


Kip Eatherly
Legislative Aide
502.574.3462
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Important Numbers

Animal Services  473-7387
Charmoli NP  574-5787
Codes & Regulations  574-2508
EACM  426-2824
Health & Wellness  574-6520
Jefferson Co. Clerk  574-5700
KY Science Center  561-6100
LG&E  589-1444
LMPD (8th Division)  574-2258
Louisville Water  583-6610
Louisville Zoo  459-2181
Mayor's Office  574-2003
Middletown Library  245-7332
MSD  540-6000
NE Regional Library  394-0379
Parks & Recreation  574-7275
Planning & Design  574-6230
Public Works  574-5810
TARC  585-1234

August 28 Metro Council Meeting Recap

Click here to view a short video recapping last night's Metro Council meeting. If you'd like to view the full agenda or find more details on a particular piece of legislation, visit the Metro Council Clerk's page and choose the 'Metro Council Meetings' option. 


Hounz Lane Park Playground Improvements Coming

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Several improvements, like the explorer dome above, are coming soon to the playground area of Hounz Lane Park.


I'm excited to share that new playground equipment will be coming soon to Hounz Lane Park! These improvements will include an explorer dome (like the one pictured above), a rope bridge and slide structure for younger kids, and updated swings for all ages. Weather permitting, these structures could be in place by the end of the year.  

The park also has a one-of-a-kind rock climbing feature, three pickleball courts, a multi-purpose field, a large shelter, and plenty of passive space. It really is a great place to spend time with friends and family. If you haven't visited the park yet, I hope you'll give it a try soon. 
  


Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - La Grange Road/Hurstbourne Parkway Area

Bicycle and pedestrian improvements are coming soon to our area, primarily focused along portions of La Grange Road and New La Grange Road. The project extends as far west as Lyndon Lane and as far east as Lakeland Road. Construction is expected to begin in October. Project highlights include:

  • Addition of a right turn lane at Willow Springs Drive off New La Grange Road
  • Bike lanes or shared-lane markings along New La Grange Road from Lyndon Lane to Whipps Mill Road
  • Permanent closure of Whipps Mill Road west of Hurstbourne Parkway creating a cul-de-sac
  • New sidewalks along the north side of Whipps Mill Road to fill in gaps, plus a bicycle/pedestrian connection to Hounz Lane
  • A shared-use path along the north side of La Grange Road between Whipps Mill Road and Lakeland Road
  • Shoulder widening along the north side of La Grange Road (KY 146) from Whipps Mill Road to Granite Drive and along both sides of KY 146 from the Hurstbourne Parkway ramp to Old Whipps Mill Road

    


Worldfest - This Weekend

Worldfest, one of the region's largest international festivals, kicks off today at the Belvedere. It's open today, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you haven't been before, Worldfest (which is free and open to all ages) includes music, great food, nearly 150 international vendors, the Parade of Cultures, an activity area for children, and much more. Click here for more details.
 


Jefferson Memorial Forest Master Plan

Louisville Parks and Recreation is inviting the public to help shape the future of Jefferson Memorial Forest through participation in a short survey. Soliciting feedback from the community is the first step in creating a new master plan that will guide how the forest is preserved, improved, and used for years to come. More information on this project can be found here


Fall Pickleball League at Tom Sawyer State Park

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