 Last week, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the opening of the Hall Place Boulevard Connector, a new 1,110-foot roadway connecting Beulah Church Road to Cedar Creek Road. The project improves connectivity in Southeast Louisville, enhances access for residents and motorists, and supports more efficient travel while honoring an important part of the area's history.
"We created the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation (LouDOT) to move important transportation projects from planning to completion faster and more efficiently, and the Hall Place Boulevard Connector is a great example of that work," said Mayor Craig Greenberg. "This represents our improved ability to invest in infrastructure, complete projects, and work with our partners to deliver results that improve the everyday lives of Louisville families."
"The significance of this project is that it will be a huge benefit to the community between Beulah Church Road and Bardstown Road, said Councilman Jeff Hudson (District 23). “It will provide easy access to the Gene Snyder Freeway via Beulah Church Road. It will help ease traffic congestion on Bardstown Road, and it will virtually eliminate the cut-through traffic through the Adams Run neighborhood. This project has been on the books for several years but only began to accelerate once the Beulah Crossing development was launched. The collaboration between the community, the developer, Kentucky State Representative Chris Lewis, Mayor Craig Greenberg, and my office enabled this project to move forward at an unprecedented pace."
Construction on the connector began in January 2026 and included building the new roadway, installing curbs, sidewalks and a stormwater drainage system, and making other improvements to reduce congestion and cut-through traffic. The project was completed in August 2026 for a total cost of $1.9 million, half a million dollars under the allocated budget of $2.4 million.
The project is one part of the significant funding Mayor Greenberg has secured and allocated to improve the city’s roads and infrastructure, including more than $700 million secured in the most recent state budget for Jefferson County road projects. Mayor Greenberg also created the city’s first ever Department of Transportation to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Louisville Metro’s transportation network.
“Every road tells a story, and this one connects both our past and our future," said Bill Bell, director of LouDOT. "The Hall Place Boulevard Connector creates a new connection that will serve this community for generations while recognizing the history that has shaped it. It gives residents and motorists another route through the area, strengthens our local road network and helps prepare this corridor for future transportation improvements along Beulah Church Road.”
The roadway is named after the historic Hall Place property, recognizing its longstanding connection to southeast Louisville and the Hall family's stewardship of the site over multiple generations.
 Work is complete ahead of schedule on the Old Bardstown Road and Hillock Drive Realignment Project in South Louisville.
The state-funded project realigned the intersection near U.S. Route 31E to improve traffic flow while providing better pedestrian connections along Old Bardstown Road.
The redesigned intersection will help reduce congestion and provide more efficient travel for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, nearby businesses and residents.
The project was originally expected to continue through September, but was completed ahead of schedule.
Thank you to everyone who lives, works and travels through the area for their patience during construction.
 A recent copper theft near the University of Louisville caused more than $20,000 in damage and compromised critical electrical infrastructure — but our Electrical Maintenance team quickly stepped in to make repairs and restore the area.
In addition to replacing the stolen materials, the team installed rigid conduit designed to make the infrastructure more difficult to tamper with or steal in the future. Their quick response and problem-solving helped address the immediate damage while also strengthening the system against future incidents.
A big shoutout to our Electrical Maintenance employees for once again stepping up when needed. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but situations like this demonstrate just how important their expertise is to keeping Louisville Metro’s infrastructure operating.
Thank you also to the University of Louisville for quickly reporting the damage and to the Mayor’s Disruption of Critical Infrastructure Task Force for its continued coordination. LMPD is investigating the theft.
 All in on Clean is getting a jump-start on Louisville Metro’s efforts to remove illegal signs from public property.
On Friday, Aug. 28, crews from several Public Works departments held their first internal sign collection event. Teams were assigned sections of the city and spent the day driving through neighborhoods, collecting signs posted in public rights-of-way.
Just this past Friday alone, our Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) team collected 307 signs.
The effort is part of All in on Clean’s mission to address illegal signs before a new ordinance takes effect Dec. 1, 2026. Removing these signs helps improve visibility and safety at intersections while preventing them from becoming litter on Louisville Metro’s streets.
The ordinance, approved by the Louisville Metro Council with overwhelming support June 25, updates how the city addresses signs placed on public property, including utility poles, medians, sidewalks, traffic signs and other public infrastructure. The changes are designed to reduce visual clutter and hold businesses and individuals accountable for illegal advertising.
Before enforcement begins, Louisville Metro will launch a communications and education campaign. The campaign will help businesses, nonprofit organizations, sign companies and residents understand the new requirements and learn about legal advertising options.
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The updated ordinance changes violations from criminal to civil enforcement. In most cases, Louisville Metro will be able to issue a Notice of Violation before issuing a citation, creating a more effective way to address violations and repeat offenders.
The Aug. 28 collection event is an important first step in keeping Louisville Metro cleaner and easier to navigate.
Want to see your artwork displayed throughout Louisville? Brightside is calling on local youth and artists to get creative and help spread a positive message about keeping our community clean.
Artists are invited to submit an original design that promotes community pride and encourages people not to litter. The winning artwork will be mass-produced on yard signs and distributed for free as part of next year’s community-wide cleanup efforts — giving the selected artist a chance to see their work displayed in neighborhoods across Louisville Metro.
Whether your idea is colorful, clever, inspiring or all of the above, Brightside wants to see your creativity!
The submission deadline is Nov. 20.
Scan the QR code below to submit your artwork and help inspire a cleaner Louisville!
There will be no residential garbage or yard waste collection within the Urban Services District on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. Collection through the week will be delayed by one day. To receive automatic reminders of collection days or changes, download our free Recycle Coach app.
Residents with private waste haulers should check with them about holiday collection schedules.
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 September is a great time to rethink the way we shop. Secondhand September is an annual initiative that encourages people to choose used items instead of buying new whenever possible. Whether it's clothing, furniture, books, toys, home décor, or sporting equipment, purchasing secondhand helps keep usable items in circulation and out of the landfill.
Buying secondhand has benefits beyond reducing waste. It can save money, conserve natural resources, and reduce the energy and raw materials needed to manufacture new products. Every item purchased secondhand represents one less item that needs to be produced, packaged, and transported.
There are many easy ways to participate in Secondhand September:
- Shop at thrift stores, consignment shops, and resale businesses.
- Visit local yard sales, estate sales, or flea markets.
- Explore online marketplaces for gently used items.
- Donate unwanted items that are still in good condition.
- Organize a clothing swap or share items with friends, family, and neighbors.
- Repair or repurpose items instead of replacing them.
When it's time to clear out closets, garages, or storage areas, remember that many items may still have value to someone else. Donating usable goods helps support local charities and gives those items a second life.
This September, challenge yourself to buy secondhand first. Small changes in our shopping habits can make a big difference in reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable community.
Before you buy new, ask yourself: Could I find it secondhand? You may save money, discover something unique, and help protect our environment at the same time!
 Louisville Metro is inviting community members to take the Louisville Loop Survey and share how they use the Loop, what they value about it, and where they see opportunities for improvement.
Whether you walk, run, roll, bike—or haven’t used the Loop yet—your feedback matters. Survey responses will help us better understand community needs and priorities as we work toward a safer, more connected, and enjoyable Louisville Loopfor everyone.
Take the survey today and help us keep the Louisville Loop moving forward!
About the Louisville Loop
The Louisville Loop is a transformative trail system that will one day encircle LouisvilleMetro. While many segments are already open and enjoyed by the community, thecompleted vision includes more than 100 miles of ADA-accessible greenways, parkways, and connector trails linking neighborhoods, parks, and civic destinations throughout the city. Learn more on our Louisville Loop webpage.
Louisville Metro repaves streets each year to preserve roadway conditions, extend the life of existing pavement, and provide safer, smoother travel for everyone. Regular paving helps prevent more costly repairs in the future and protects the City’s infrastructure investment.
To see which streets are currently scheduled for paving, visit the "Paving" page at louisvilleky.gov. Please note that all listed projects are weather permitting and subject to change.
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To receive automatic waste collection reminders and real-time notifications, download Recycle Coach, our waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.
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