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Please be advised of a Coffee With Your Councilman event Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Rudy Lane Panera Bread, 1801 Rudy Ln, Louisville, KY 40207.
Come meet Councilman Reed in a relaxed setting and provide suggestions or ask questions about District 16, local policy, or the larger community.
WHEN: Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
WHERE: Panera Bread, 1801 Rudy Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
If you have any questions, please contact the District 16 office at 574-1116 or email my Legislative Assistant Jared Townes at Jared.Townes@Louisvilleky.gov.
Cold weather can be deadly for pets left outside without the proper shelter to keep them warm. Just as humans experience, pets start shivering a lot, can lose motor skills, and if their body temperature gets too low, then their bodily functions shut-down and you they can die.
This situation that can be avoided if pet owners take proper precautions. Monitor the weather. If it's expected to get very cold, bring your pet(s) inside the house or move them to the garage. If you can't bring your dog inside, then insulate his or her dog house with straw to help retain body heat. Also, cover any openings so that the wind cannot blow into the dog house. If you have an outdoor cat, create a makeshift cat house. All you have to do is take a Styrofoam cooler, cut a hole in it and stick some straw in it, and you've created a cat house. Also, remember to refresh water bowls often as the water can freeze. You can have some perish from that, due to dehydration. They're going to be drinking more water in the winter to stay warm. *(All information is from LMAS!)
To report a pet left outside in the cold, call LMAS dispatch at 502-363-6609.
Louisville Local Business Expo
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 1pm-4pm Mellwood Art Center (1860 Mellwood Ave., Van Gogh Building)
Free entry
This B2B Expo features 50+ local businesses, reusable bags for the first 250 attendees, personalized “Quick Learns” and lots of prizes - all in a fun, festival atmosphere. Attendees can expect to go home with new connections and new tools for their business.
Find out more at KeepLouisvilleWeird.com/Expo.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 14, 2025) – On Saturday, January 25, the Louisville Zoo will host its annual job fair in the Islands Pavilion Gheens Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments. Positions are available in admissions, animal departments, education, front desk, guest services, horticulture, marketing (website management), membership and rides & attractions. Candidates will receive training in their area. Animal, marketing and education departments require additional experience.
The compensation for seasonal positions starts at $16.65 per hour. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes nights and weekends from March through November. Some positions require applicants to be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. For positions requiring CPR/First Aid Certification, the Zoo will provide training.
Seasonal positions in the Zoo’s animal departments require one year of college with a declared major in biology or a closely related field, as well as one year of working with animals in an institutional setting.
To apply for seasonal positions in the education department, candidates must have completed one year of college seeking a degree in elementary or secondary education, have one year of experience working with children in a formal or informal teaching setting (school, day camp, zoo or other cultural attraction), and have background knowledge of biology, ecology or related fields.
For those applying for a seasonal position in the marketing department, candidates must have experience working in WordPress creating and editing pages, posts and menus. Basic HTML, CSS and SEO knowledge is preferred, as well as experience in content management and familiarity with Adobe graphic design software.
In addition to working in a unique environment, seasonal Zoo employees receive free Zoo admission and parking for the duration of their employment term as well as discounts in Zoo gift shops and food concession locations with Zoo ID.
The Zoo has full and part-time positions available in various areas. Visit louisvillezoo.org/about-the-zoo/hr/ for information on the positions and how to apply.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
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| I-64 / I-71 / I-265 (I-MoveKY) |
Traffic Impacts: Daily and nightly lane closures.
Date/Time: The right lane of I-64 East between KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) at mile point 16.7 and the I-64/I-265 interchange at mile point 18.9 will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 27, through Thursday, Jan. 30.
I-64 East between KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) at mile point 16.7 and the I-64/I-265 interchange at mile point 18.9 will be reduced to one lane overnight from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, and again from 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, to 6 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.
Project Limits: I-64 East between KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway) at mile point 16.7 and the I-64/I-265 interchange at mile point 18.9.
Type of Work: The daily and nightly lane closures are necessary for contract crews to assemble and install sign trusses as part of the I-Move Kentucky project.
Other Details: Rolling roadblocks are possible during the nightly closures. Motorists should maintain safe following distances, adhere to rolling roadblock restrictions, and use caution while traveling through the work zone.
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| Sherman Minton Bridge |
I-64 & U.S. 150 over the Ohio River between Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN.
* As final construction activities wind down, all three lanes on both decks of the Sherman Minton bridge are now open to traffic during daytime hours. Remaining construction activities requiring lane restrictions will take place during weekend or overnight hours as the project nears completion in late November.
Latest project updates here: https://shermanmintonrenewal.com/.
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| KY 841 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the left lane.
Project Limits: KY 841 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) at mile marker 37 (in the northbound bore of the East End Tunnel).
Type of Work: The left lane will remain closed as contract crews assess damage to water pipes in the tunnel's fire suppression system caused by recent frigid temperatures.
*Repair plans are underway and updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the timeline for repairs.
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| KY 864 (Logan Street/Shelby Street) |
Traffic Impacts: Sidewalk and lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: Between Goss Avenue and East Gray Street.
Type of Work: One-way to two-way conversion.
Other Details: Work is underway ahead of asphalt resurfacing and the two-way conversion of the roadway.
*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Jefferson-County-KY-864-Shelby-Street-and-Logan-Street-One-way-to-Two-way-Conversion.aspx
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| 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, and 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 for the location).
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/KY-1819-Billtown-Road-Reconstruction---Project-05-8203.aspx
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| BULLITT COUNTY |
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| KY 245 (Clermont Road) |
Traffic Impacts: KY 245 (Clermont Road) will be reduced to one lane.
Date/Time: Daily – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 27, through Friday, Jan. 31.
Project Limits: From mile marker 0 (at the Nelson/Bullitt County line) to mile marker 7.178 (at the KY 61/Preston Highway intersection).
Type of Work: The removal of downed trees.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Drivers should use caution when traveling through the area.
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| KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: On KY 480 (between I-65) from mile point 0.6 to mile point 1.4.
Type of Work: Construction of a Double Crossover Diamond interchange.
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed by fall 2025.
*https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/I-65-at-KY-480-interchange-improvements-in-Bullitt-County.aspx
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| *Various Exit Ramps |
Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-65.
Type of Work: Upgrade and install wrong-way pavement markings and signs.
Other Details: The Highway Safety Improvement Project will install and enhance wrong-way signs and pavement markings on interstate exit ramps to discourage wrong-way driving. Motorists should reduce speeds and obey traffic control while workers are present. This project is set to be completed by the fall of 2025.
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| FRANKLIN COUNTY |
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(Singing Bridge) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure.
Other Details: As a precaution to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, the Singing Bridge will be closed until further notice.
The recent routine inspection of the 130-year-old bridge found significant structural deterioration that affects the bridge's weight-carrying capacity, prompting state engineers to close the bridge immediately to vehicles and pedestrians.
Further assessments and evaluations are needed to determine the next steps. There is no estimated timeframe for the bridge's reopening.
*Press release.
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| I-64/U.S. 127 Interchange |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and traffic shifts are possible.
Date/Time: Nightly.
Project Limits: I-64/U.S. 127 interchange.
Type of Work: The realigning of the I-64 West off-ramp to U.S. 127 North and the I-64 West on-ramp from U.S. 127. Other improvements include the installation of a new signalized intersection on U.S. 127 to provide access to development entrances, which will be activated following project completion. Additionally, the intersection of Westridge Drive and Leonardwood Drive will be reconstructed to accommodate dual left turns onto Westridge Drive from U.S. 127.
Other Details: *Traffic is now in its final configuration.
*Project press release.
This project is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
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| U.S. 127 (West Plaza Connector Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Right lane closures.
Date/Time: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: U.S. 127 (West Plaza Connector Road) at mile point 8.44 at the bridge over Benson Creek.
Type of Work: Hands-on bridge inspection.
Other Details: Drivers should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| U.S. 421 (Bald Knob Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and delays are possible.
Date/Time: Daily.
Project Limits: North of Clifty Drive at mile point 5.315 to Dry Ridge Road at mile point 11.132.
Type of Work: Improvements to the asphalt pavement, shoulder repairs, guardrail repairs/installations, and the construction of a retaining wall at mile point 9.46 (adjacent to Stoney Creek) for slope stabilization.
Other Details: As final construction activities wind down, including the installation of new guardrails and signage, lane closures and delays are possible. Motorists should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| HENRY COUNTY |
Routine maintenance* |
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| OLDHAM COUNTY |
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| KY 329 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and traffic delays are possible as construction progresses.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly.
Project Limits: KY 329 and KY 329 bypass (Veterans Memorial Parkway) intersection, just south of Interstate 71.
Type of Work: Major realigning and widening of the roadway.
Other Details: The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025.
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| SHELBY COUNTY |
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| KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road) at mile point 1.88 at the bridge over Guist Creek.
Type of Work: Hands-on bridge inspection.
Other Details: Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations. Drivers should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the area.
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| SPENCER COUNTY |
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| KY 248 (Briar Ridge Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Limits: KY 248 (Briar Ridge Road) at mile point 0.76 at the bridge over Beech Creek.
Type of Work: Hands-on bridge inspection.
Other Details: Drivers should heed signage and use caution when 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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