 CycLOUvia returns to Bardstown Road on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 6 p.m., turning a familiar street into a place to play, explore and connect.
The stretch from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Loop will welcome people walking, biking, rolling, skating and dancing. Hosted by the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation, this free event is open to all ages and abilities.
Bring your neighbors and make an afternoon of it. Visit a local shop, grab a bite to eat or enjoy the Highlands at a slower pace. At 2:30 p.m., gather near Carmichael’s Bookstore on Longest Avenue for a new brand unveiling celebrating the Highlands and its local businesses.
If you’re driving nearby, plan ahead. Bardstown Road will be closed to vehicle traffic from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Loop from 2 to 6 p.m. Drivers should use alternate routes, follow posted traffic controls and allow extra travel time.
Eastern Parkway will remain open to cross traffic. Whether you’re attending the event or passing through, watch for others and follow traffic directions at the crossing.
Come for a stroll, stay for the neighborhood fun and discover what makes Bardstown Road a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon!
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 Reimagine 9th Street has been years in the making. The original conceptual planning began in 2016, and discussions about converting Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street/River Park Drive to two-way traffic began in 2019. The project has included extensive public engagement.
The first phase is now underway: converting Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street/River Park Drive (9th Street to Shawnee Park) from one-way to two-way traffic.
Muhammad Ali Boulevard is expected to reopen to two-way traffic Oct. 20. Crews will then move to Chestnut Street/River Park Drive, with the overall project expected to be completed by early November.
Two-way streets can help slow traffic, reduce crash severity, improve emergency response routes, make businesses easier to see and access, shorten trips and simplify bus travel.
This work creates a unique opportunity to transform roadways that have divided Louisville into streets that better connect Downtown and West Louisville neighborhoods.
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The project aims to:
- Improve safety for people walking, biking, taking transit and driving
- Create stronger connections and improve access to jobs and opportunities
- Support healthier communities and economic development
- Create more welcoming public spaces for people to gather
- Honor and share the history of the 9th Street corridor
This project is being led by the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation (LouDOT) and is largely federally funded, including a $15.6 million federal RAISE grant and nearly $4 million from other federal sources. The total project cost is nearly $25 million.
It's helping build a more connected future for Louisville — one shaped by community input and a commitment to a safer, stronger and healthier city.
 Last week, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg joined Councilman Dan Seum Jr. (District 13) and the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation (LouDOT) to celebrate completed improvements in Fairdale, the gateway to Jefferson Memorial Forest. The Fairdale roundabout has been beautified with support from Councilman Seum, creating a more welcoming entrance to the community, and Metro repaired and reopened a flood-damaged section of Mitchell Hill Road.
Mitchell Hill Road repairs
Repairs are complete on Mitchell Hill Road north of Top Hill Road, which was severely damaged by flooding in February 2025 and closed to traffic. Because the flooding damaged both the road and the hillside beneath it, crews needed time to study the area and develop a safe, lasting repair. LouDOT oversaw the reconstruction of the roadway and construction of a retaining wall anchored into solid rock to stabilize the hillside and support the road.
The wall extends approximately 30 feet below the roadway and allows water to drain through it. This approach required less digging and helped reduce the risk of additional movement on the hillside. Crews also completed drainage improvements and rebuilt the roadway.
Fairdale Roundabout Beautification Project
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New planters, landscaping and a custom leaf sculpture now fill the center of the Fairdale roundabout, creating a more welcoming entrance to the community and Jefferson Memorial Forest. Located at the intersection of West Manslick Road, Fairdale Road, Mitchell Hill Road and Mount Holly Road, the roundabout serves as a key connection in the heart of Fairdale.
The improvements reflect the natural beauty of Jefferson Memorial Forest while reinforcing Fairdale’s identity as the “Gateway to Jefferson Memorial Forest.” Councilman Seum Jr. helped secure funding for the project. Because it is located on a state-maintained roadway, Louisville Metro worked with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) to obtain the necessary permit.
The roundabout was completed in 2017 through a state and local effort to improve traffic flow and safety in central Fairdale. The beautification improvements bring new life to the roundabout and create a welcoming reflection of the Fairdale community.
Watch the full announcement on Metro TV.
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 Thank you to everyone who helped name our mighty bike lane sweeper! Meryl Sweep stole the show, earning nearly half the votes and emerging as the clear favorite among the finalists.
Meryl Streep knows a thing or two about cleaning up at the Academy Awards. Now, Meryl Sweep is taking on a starring role keeping Louisville’s bike lanes clean. No red carpet needed!
If you spot Meryl on the job, give a honk and a wave! 🚲✨
 Do you have a very particular set of skills? Are you a seamstress, tinkerer, or tech nerd? Perhaps you have the innate fix-it know-how that comes with parenthood. Whatever it is you know how to do, the kNOw Waste Education team needs you!
We’re excited to announce that we’re collaborating with Louisville Tool Library to bring you our fall 2026 Repair Fair! On November 14, community members can bring their broken items to the Cyril Allgeier Community Center, and our team of handy volunteers will teach them how to fix it.
What kind of stuff, you ask? That will depend on the kind of volunteers we get. Register as a volunteer today to show off your skills and to help us keep good stuff out of the landfill.
Pop-Up Drop-Off
 Ready to clear out unwanted items and recycle responsibly? Join us for our next Pop-Up Drop-Off event on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3515 Newburg Rd.
Bulky plastic collection is back! We will once again be accepting bulky plastic items at this event. This is a great opportunity to recycle larger plastic items that aren't allowed through curbside recycling programs.
We're also excited to continue our partnership with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky, which will be onsite collecting donations of gently used clothing, household goods, and furniture. Donating usable items helps extend their life while supporting Goodwill's mission of strengthening our community through education, employment, and career services.
Please don't arrive early! While we appreciate everyone's enthusiasm, we strongly recommend not arriving before the event begins at 10 a.m. This location does not have room for vehicles to wait, and you will not be allowed to turn into the event until 10 a.m. Arriving during the event hours helps keep the process safe and efficient for everyone.
We look forward to seeing you at 3515 Newburg Rd. on October 17 and helping you recycle, donate, and dispose of items responsibly. Together, we can reduce waste, increase recycling, and keep usable items out of the landfill.
Leave your leaves
This fall, consider taking a break from raking and leaf blowing. Fallen leaves provide valuable overwintering habitat for many insects, including important pollinators. Removing or mulching leaves can destroy beneficial insect larvae and eliminate critical habitat. If you'd prefer a tidier yard, rake or blow leaves into a pile around the base of a tree and leave them there through the season.
Interested in learning more about the benefits of "leaving the leaves" and native yard-friendly landscaping practices? Visit Wild Ones Louisville for resources and information.
 Keep leaves out of the street
Please do not blow leaves into roadways. When Street Sweeping signs are posted, keeping streets clear allows crews to efficiently collect naturally fallen leaves and maintain safe road conditions. Large piles of leaves intentionally placed in the street will not be collected.
Free leaf drop-off sites
Metro Public Works will offer free leaf drop-off services from November 3 through December 5, operating Tuesday through Saturday.
Please note: Sites will be closed November 26-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Accepted materials:
- Loose leaves
- Leaves in paper or compostable bags
- Leaves in reusable containers (If you bring leaves in a reusable container, please take the container home with you.)
Not accepted:
- Trash
- Plastic bags
- Other yard waste
Drop-off locations
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Public Works Yard
10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
- East District Operations Center
595 N. Hubbards Lane
- Shawnee Park Athletic Complex
230 Southwestern Parkway
- 535 Meriwether Ave.
Across from the Solid Waste Office
Whether you choose to leave your leaves in place to support local wildlife or take advantage of one of the free drop-off locations, a little planning can help keep our community cleaner and healthier throughout the fall season. 🍂
 Want to know when paving, road closures or transportation projects are happening in your area? Louisville Metro Public Works and the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation (LouDOT) are launching a new notification service to help residents stay informed.
Residents can sign up to receive email or text alerts about:
- Paving projects
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LouDOT-managed road closures
- Road and transportation improvement projects
- Snow and weather-related updates
- Public meetings
- Other important transportation information
Signing up is easy.
- Visit www.louisvilleky.gov and navigate to the Public Works homepage.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page, where you’ll find the alert sign-up.
- Enter your address to identify your Metro Council district, then select your district and sign up to receive email or text notifications.
This is a new service, and we’re currently building our subscriber list. Sign up now to be among the first to receive Public Works updates when alerts begin!
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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