KYTC Seeks Input on Proposed U.S. 60
Improvements in Eastern Jefferson County
Goal is to decrease congestion and improve safety within the corridor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is developing a project to improve U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) between Old Shelbyville Road and North English Station Road/Urton Lane in eastern Jefferson County. The project would also look at the adjacent traffic signals at Eastgate Shopping Center and Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway).
The project’s purpose would be to decrease congestion, improve safety and increase the road’s capacity. As the corridor experiences continued growth, forecasts suggest that the congestion will worsen over time. The traffic already contributes to a high crash rate. A 2015 KYTC study calculated that the area had roughly two crashes per week.
KYTC’s team has reviewed existing conditions and previous input from stakeholders to develop preliminary improvement concepts. The potential changes could include corridor-wide changes, intersection-specific reconfigurations and a no-build option.
As part of that process, the team requests input from the public. Motorists can review the proposed improvements, or StoryMap, online at https://bit.ly/3DThurT and then share their thoughts by completing a short, online survey at https://bit.ly/3UhopR5. The survey is open through Nov. 18.
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An aerial photo of the 13,000 block of Shelbyville Road looking west toward Data Vault Drive/Meridian Hills Drive in eastern Jefferson County.
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