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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 8, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane closures on Interstate 264 West (Watterson Expressway) and eastbound U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) beginning Monday, May 11, as part of the $130 million widening and improvement project of I-264 and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road).
The right lane of the I-264 West off-ramp to U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) at Exit 22, and the right lane of eastbound U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) at the I-264 interchange will be closed from 8 p.m. on Monday, May 11, through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12. The lane closures are necessary for contract crews to perform sawcutting operations.
Motorists should heed signage, use caution when traveling through the work zone, and plan ahead for travel delays.
The highway improvement project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027. More details, including project timelines and traffic impacts, will be shared online as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for email or text alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.
For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.
Contract crews to perform routine maintenance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 8, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane closures on KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway) beginning Sunday, May 10, in Jefferson County.
The lane closures listed below are necessary for contract crews to perform routine maintenance of the East End Tunnel.
Beginning Sunday, May 10, at 7 p.m., through Monday, May 11, at 5 a.m.
- The right lane of KY 841 South between mile points 37.7 and 35.1 (near and through the southbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Beginning Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m., through Tuesday, May 12, at 5 a.m.
- The left lane of KY 841 South between mile points 37.7 and 35.1 (near and through the southbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Beginning Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., through Wednesday, May 13, at 5 a.m.
- The right lane of KY 841 North between mile points 35.1 and 37.7 (near and through the northbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Beginning Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., through Thursday, May 14, at 5 a.m.
- The left lane of KY 841 North between mile points 35.1 and 37.7 (near and through the northbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Motorists should heed signage, expect delays, and use caution when traveling through the work zones.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.
 
 AT&T has been issued permit # PW-RLA-26-00080 to place fiber optic cable within District 16.
Work dates will range from 6/11/2026 – 9/11/2026 with cleanup to take no longer than one week upon construction completion.
KYTC crews to conduct concrete patching operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 8, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled lane closure on Interstate 64 West on Tuesday, May 12, in Shelby County.
The right lane of I-64 West at mile point 45.5 (at the Bardstown Trail bridge over Goose Creek) will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. The lane closure is necessary to allow KYTC crews to conduct concrete patching operations.
Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and expect travel delays.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter).
New items or changes in project status are shown in bold
Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may arise, and as such, the information provided below is for advisory purposes only and subject to change without prior notice.
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, striping, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may work on major interstates during non-peak daytime hours and at night. Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance on interstates and highways daily throughout the district.
 **Following this winter season, our crews are out across the district repairing potholes and addressing winter-related roadway wear. This is part of our routine maintenance efforts to keep state routes safe and drivable. As crews move from location to location, drivers may encounter short-term lane closures or rolling roadblock operations on our serviced interstates and state highways. These repairs often happen quickly and as conditions are identified. Please stay alert, reduce speed in work zones, and give our highway crews the space they need to complete pothole patching safely.**
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| I-65 Central Corridor |
Information related to the I-65 Central Corridor project can be found online at i65centralcorridor.com.
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U.S. 31E (Main Street)
*Main Remade* |
TRAFFIC ADVISORY:
The right lane of U.S. 31W (West Main Street) at Second Street, along with the left through/turn lane, will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4. These closures are necessary for contract crews to construct a concrete median as part of the Main Remade project. Lane restrictions will remain in place through project completion and the upcoming conversion of Main Street from one-way to two-way traffic.
The Main Remade project is a multi-phase effort designed to improve safety and accessibility along a key downtown corridor. The East Phase, currently underway, includes the conversion of West Main Street between Wenzel Street and Second Street to two-way traffic, along with upgrades to crosswalks and intersections, installation of a protected bike lane, and the addition of dedicated turn lanes and new traffic signals.
Additional details on upcoming resurfacing operations and the full two-way conversion will be shared as construction schedules are finalized. Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and plan for additional travel time. |
| U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) |
Traffic Advisory: Extended closure and detour of Gilliland Road between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) and Eastwood Cut Off Road. The closure will be in effect beginning Saturday, April 18, and is expected to continue through Tuesday, June 30.
Traffic Impacts: Daily lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) between KY 2861 (Eastwood Cutoff Road) and Rockcrest Way.
Type of work: Widening and improvement project.
Other Details: Please visit the project webpage for additional information.
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| KY 61 |
*As part of the KY 61 (Preston Highway) project, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The fast lanes in both the north and south bound direction as well as the center turning lane will be closed between McCawley Rd/Minor LN (MP 4.4) up to Old Fern Valley Rd (MP 5.2) beginning Monday, April 13. The closure is necessary for bridge maintenance along three of the structures along this corridor. All three structures will be worked on simultaneously. Work will include joint omitting, joint removal/replacement, as well as a new riding surface (overlay). The three bridges will also be receiving a new paint job.
Traffic Impacts: Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction. Left hand turns will be limited in areas.
Date/Time: April 13 through June 30.
Project Limits: Between McCawley Road and Old Fern Valley Road.
Type of Work: Bridge maintenance project.
Other Details:
*Project Webpage
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| I-64 East and West |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures are possible as final items as part of the project are underway.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: I-64 East and West at mile point 11.799, near Exit 10 (Cannons Lane) on I-64 West, and near Exit 12 to I-264 (Watterson Expressway) on I-64 East.
Type of Work: Bridge replacement project.
Other Details: *Project announcement press release
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| I-65 South (John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge) |
Temporary Kennedy Bridge Closure
- Beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 8, and continuing through 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, all lanes of I-65 South will be closed just past Exit 1 to U.S. 31 South/Stansifer Avenue/10th Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Motorists should plan to detour by taking I-265 West to I-64 East to reconnect with I-65 South.
Additional overnight closures of the bridge are anticipated as work progresses. Specific dates and times will be shared once they are confirmed.
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Contract crews have completed the replacement of the expansion joints in the right three lanes, allowing work to advance to replacing expansion joints in the left three lanes of the bridge.
Traffic is now shifted to the right three lanes while work takes place in the left three lanes to replace the remaining expansion joints. This traffic pattern will remain in place through project completion.
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| I-71 Widening and Improvement Project |
**Traffic impacts available here.**
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| I-264/U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) Improvement Project |
**Traffic impacts available here.**
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| KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Overnight lane closures.
Date/Time and Project Limits:
Beginning Sunday, May 10, at 7 p.m., through Monday, May 11, at 5 a.m.
- The right lane of KY 841 South between mile points 37.7 and 35.1 (near and through the southbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Beginning Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m., through Tuesday, May 12, at 5 a.m.
- The left lane of KY 841 South between mile points 37.7 and 35.1 (near and through the southbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Beginning Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., through Wednesday, May 13, at 5 a.m.
- The right lane of KY 841 North between mile points 35.1 and 37.7 (near and through the northbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Beginning Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., through Thursday, May 14, at 5 a.m.
- The left lane of KY 841 North between mile points 35.1 and 37.7 (near and through the northbound bore of the East End Tunnel) will be closed.
Type of Work: Routine maintenance of the East End Tunnel.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage, expect delays, and use caution when traveling through the work zones.
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| KY 864 (Logan Street/Shelby Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk and lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily and nightly.
Project Limits: Between Goss Avenue and East Gray Street.
Type of Work: One-way to two-way conversion of the roadway.
Other Details: Major work has resumed, with full completion expected by Early Summer 2026.
*Project Webpage
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| KY 864 (Poplar Level Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and sidewalk closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: KY 864 (Poplar Level Road) from just north of I-264 (Watterson Expressway) to just north of U.S. 60A (Eastern Parkway).
Type of Work: Sidewalk ramp and median removal ahead of asphalt resurfacing project. |
| 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).
Other Details: The reconstruction project is expected to be completed by the Spring of 2026.
*Project webpage
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| KY 1932 (Chenoweth Lane) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: KY 1932 (Chenoweth Lane) between U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road).
Type of Work: Construction activities include roadway modifications, sidewalk and pedestrian crossing improvements, and drainage enhancements designed to reduce flooding and improve overall travel conditions in the area.
Other Details: This project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2026. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Drivers should heed flagging operations and use caution when traveling through the work zone. |
| *Various Locations (Downtown Louisville, Old Louisville, Smoketown, Shelby Park, and the UofL area) |
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of planned traffic signal equipment upgrades next week at approximately 220 signalized intersections across Downtown Louisville, Old Louisville, Smoketown, Shelby Park, and the University of Louisville Belknap Campus beginning Tuesday, May 12. Upgrades will require temporary, 5-minute all-way stops for equipment installation, with work times scheduled outside rush hours or otherwise adjusted to reduce traffic impacts.
Scheduled Work Areas and Times
- Tuesday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Old Louisville
- University of Louisville Belknap Campus area
- Tuesday, May 12, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Downtown Louisville east of South 3rd Street and north of Broadway
- Wednesday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Smoketown
- Shelby Park
- U.S. 150 (Broadway) corridor
- Wednesday, May 13, from 6 p.m. to midnight
- Downtown Louisville west of South 4th Street and north of Broadway
Crews will deploy in multiple teams throughout the work zones to complete installations as efficiently as possible. Thursday, May 14, will serve as an additional workday if needed due to weather or scheduling adjustments.
Motorists are encouraged to remain alert, reduce speeds in work areas, and allow additional travel time while work is underway.
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| *Various Locations |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Daily – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Type of Work: Pavement 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 1526 (Bells Mill Road) |
*The KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road) bridge in Bullitt County is now scheduled to reopen on Friday, May 22.
The bridge over Floyds Fork has been closed to traffic since late November 2025 to allow for the replacement of its superstructure. While the bridge was originally expected to reopen on Thursday, May 14, the date has been adjusted to help reduce the need for additional lane closures and traffic restrictions during final project work, including guardrail enhancements and shouldering operations. The KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road) bridge at mile point 14.35 over Floyds Fork will reopen on Friday, May 22, at 5 p.m.
Traffic Impacts: Road closure.
Date/Time: Beginning Monday, Nov. 17, through Friday, May 22.
Project Limits: KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road) will be closed at mile point 14.35 at the bridge over Floyds Fork.
Type of Work: Superstructure replacement.
Detour:
- For westbound traffic on KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road): Turn left onto KY 61 (Preston Highway) south toward Shepherdsville. At the signalized intersection, turn left onto KY 44 (East 4th Street) to reach KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road).
- For eastbound traffic on KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road): Turn right onto KY 44 (East 4th Street) through Shepherdsville. At the signalized intersection of KY 61 (Preston Highway), turn right to then reach KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road).
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| KY 245 (Clermont Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Daily lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: KY 245 (Clermont Road) between the I-65 interchange and Happy Hollow Road.
Type of Work: Widening and improvement project.
Other Details: Please visit the project webpage for additional information.
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*Various Locations
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Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Daily – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Type of Work: Pavement 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 12 (Flat Creek Road) |
Traffic Impacts: N/A.
Date/Time: Beginning Aug. 11, through the Fall of 2026.
Project Limits: KY 12 bridge over Flat Creek at mile point 12.46 (at the Franklin/Henry County line).
Type of Work: Bridge replacement project.
Other Details: Traffic will be maintained on the existing bridge until construction has been completed on the replacement bridge. |
| I-64 East and West |
*Alternating overnight lane closures are scheduled on I-64 East and West between mile markers 58 (near U.S. 60) and 53 (near U.S. 127) from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly. The lane closures are necessary for contract crews to perform shoulder enhancements, guardrail improvements, and milling and paving operations. Overnight lane closures are expected to continue through Wednesday, June 10.
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts, delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly beginning Thursday, Sept. 4.
Project Limits: I-64 East and West, between the Frankfort exits (mile markers 53 and 58).
Type of Work: The I-64 improvement project, between the Frankfort exits (mile markers 53 and 58), includes the milling and removal of the existing asphalt surface followed by resurfacing with new asphalt pavement. Other improvements to the 5-mile corridor include bridge repairs and bridge crash wall repairs.
Other Details:
- U.S. 60 (Versailles Road):
U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) will be reduced to one lane in each direction under the I-64 overpass bridge nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.
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| I-64 East and West |
Traffic Impacts: Daily and nightly lane closures.
Date/Time and Project Limits:
- Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 11, through 4 p.m.
- Alternating lane closures will occur on I-64 East and West between mile markers 43 (near KY 393/Waddy Road) and 53 (near U.S. 127S/Lawrenceburg Road)
- Beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, through midnight
- The right lanes of I-64 East and West between mile markers 49 (near KY 1665/Evergreen Road) and 53 (near U.S. 127S/Lawrenceburg Road) will be closed
- Beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, through midnight
- The right lanes of I-64 East and West between mile markers 49 (near KY 1665/Evergreen Road) and 53 (near U.S. 127S/Lawrenceburg Road) will be closed
Type of Work: Core drilling operations to obtain roadway samples.
Other Details: Motorists should heed rolling roadblock restrictions, maintain safe following distances and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| U.S. 127/Vandalay Drive Intersection |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are possible.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: U.S. 127/Vandalay Drive intersection.
Type of Work: The scope of the project includes constructing a new roundabout at the intersection of Vandalay Drive and Westridge Drive; extending Vandalay Drive to Limestone Drive to create a direct connection to KY 676 (East-West Connector); extending Vandalay Drive to U.S. 127 near the I-64/U.S. 127 interchange; and adding dual receiving lanes to improve left-turn movements from U.S. 127 onto Westridge Drive.
Other Details: The project is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2026. |
| KY 1665 (Bridgeport Benson Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Daily lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Feb. 23.
Project Limits: KY 1665 (Bridgeport Benson Road) over South Benson Creek at mile point 3.93.
Type of Work: Concrete sealing.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and expect delays when traveling through the work zone. |
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| Oldham County |
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| *Various Locations |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Daily – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Type of Work: Pavement 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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| Spencer County |
*Routine Maintenance* |
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| Shelby County |
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| U.S. 60 East (Main Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Daily lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: U.S. 60 East (Main Street) Bridge over Clear Creek.
Type of Work: Bridge replacement project.
Other Details: Off-roadway work is scheduled to begin on or after Monday, May 4. Once underway, off-roadway work will continue through mid-May. This will include clearing operations to prepare the roadway and bridge for replacement. While much of the early work will take place off the roadway, drivers should anticipate changing traffic patterns, intermittent lane closures, and possible flagging operations as the project progresses.
To ensure construction can be completed safely and efficiently, a closure of the U.S. 60 East (Main Street) bridge is scheduled to begin Monday, June 29. During the construction of the new bridge, two-way traffic will be shifted to the U.S. 60 West (Washington Street) bridge. The newly constructed bridge is expected to open to traffic on Friday, Dec. 18.
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| I-64 Widening and Improvement Project |
**Traffic impacts available here.**
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| I-64 West |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the right lane.
Date/Time: From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12.
Project Limits: The right lane of I-64 West at mile point 45.5 (at the Bardstown Trail bridge over Goose Creek).
Type of Work: Concrete patching operations |
| KY 55X/KY 43 |
Traffic Impacts: Daily lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: Intersection of KY 55X and KY 43.
Type of Work: Intersection improvement project. Intersection improvements include upgrading the existing traffic signal, adding right-turn lanes on all approaches, and constructing dedicated left-turn lanes for northbound and southbound KY 55X. These enhancements will improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and enhance safety for motorists traveling through the corridor.
Other Details: While much of the early work will take place off the roadway, drivers should anticipate changing traffic patterns, intermittent lane closures, and possible flagging operations as the project progresses. The project completion date anticipated for late this Summer. Additional project information is available online.
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| Henry County |
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| *Various Locations |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays possible as part of a mobile operation.
Date/Time: Daily – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Type of Work: Pavement 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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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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