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I encourage you join us tomorrow at the Northeast Regional Library at 9:00am. This is a great chance to meet your local representatives and ask us questions face to face.
I look forward to seeing you there!
-Scott
As a reminder, Louisville Water Company's contractor is starting their Residual Line Project on River Road next Monday, March 10. The first construction area is on River Road between Zorn and Blankenbaker. Below is a link to their website that provides a description of the project and provides detour information.
https://louisvillewater.com/residuallineproject/
 The Metro Council met on February 27 and addressed a number of zoning cases, regulatory policy changes and contract reviews. The following is a summary of some of the more consequential items we voted on as part of the meeting.
Rental Registry Adjusted: Amended the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances related to the Registry of Rental Properties. The action taken by the Metro Council eliminates annual re-registration and removes the requirement for inspections for properties not involved in a complaint. The ordinance also sought to remove the posting of personal contact information online as well as other adjustments to eliminate unnecessary regulations for property owners. (O-055-25)
Lead Paint Testing: Amended Chapter 156 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances related to lead based hazards and repealing LMCO Chapter 167. This ordinance eliminated requirements for testing and repeated testing for properties in Louisville that haven’t been linked to positive lead exposure tests. The ordinance would remove the requirement for retesting properties that undertake permanent lead mitigation and seeks to improve testing for those persons who are tested as being exposed to lead by the Metro Health Department. (O-056-25)
Kurz Way Zoning Denial: The Metro Council Unanimously voted to support the Planning Commissions denial of a zoning change proposal for property located at 1600 Kurz Way (O-052-26)
E Manslick Road Zoning Approval: The Metro Council Unanimously approved an ordinance approving a zoning change for property located at 4603 East Manslick Road (O-050-25)
Code Violations Citation Improvement: Approved a change in Chapter 156 of the Metro Code of Ordinances related to Code Violations. The Change will allow Metro Code Enforcement to enforce violations of the Land Develo0pment Code related to exterior property violations. (O-044-25)
NULU Overlay: Approved amendments to the NULU Review Overlay District as set forth in Chapter 162. (O-027-25)
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the full Metro Council is scheduled for March 13, 2025.
So far, 2025 has given us some miserable weather. Hopefully, it’s behind us now and we can look forward to spring!
For 2025 Traffic Enforcement will be a priority. We will be focusing on the main roadways such as Brownsboro, Frankfort, Eastern Parkway, Taylorsville, and of course Bardstown Road. We will also conduct occasional Stop Sign details in the residential neighborhoods. Despite the poor weather, we have issued more than 150 citations so far this year.
-Major Grissom
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Thank you for continuing to subscribe to LMPD's 8th Division Newsletter! In February, the 8th Division along with our community partners, Kroger and Chick Fil-A, hosted a few events to engage with our community members. I hope you had the opportunity to stop by and have dinner, cookies, and/or pancakes with our officers.
Sgt. Mroskey, Officer Rausch, and Officer Thornton along with other members of LMPD and Metro government volunteered to deliver meals to homebound seniors on February 26th.
Spring is quickly approaching, and the weather will get warmer. Please continue to lock your vehicle doors and close your garage doors at night. Don't forget to set your clocks and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms.
Do you want to keep up with the latest crime information in the 8th Division and have an interactive conversation with a member of the command staff of the division? See the below link to Nextdoor to join the conversation with Sgt. Beasley.
Respectfully,
Major Tiffany Tatum
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The Office of Planning is preparing for the 2025 Zoning Matters conversation series at the libraries, with 12 total events scheduled throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for residents and community members to connect with city planners, ask questions about zoning and development policies, and learn more about the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform process. More information is on our website here: www.louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform. There are a few upcoming dates near District 16 this spring:
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Crescent Hill Library on Tuesday, March 18th from 3 – 7 PM
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Northeast Regional Library on Tuesday, April 15th from 3 – 7 PM
The annual pothole blitz will kick off Thursday, March 6! We are seeing exponentially more potholes right now than we typically have in the past several years because of record breaking amounts of snow fall and freezing for an extended period this snow season. We are prioritizing filling pot holes on major roadways (high volume/high speed – like Shelbyville road and Dixie Hwy), roadways that have excessive potholes, and responding to potholes submitted to 311.
Please be vigilant when driving:
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Stay Alert! Keep an eye on the road ahead and watch for potholes.
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Maintain a Safe Distance. Leave enough space between you and the car ahead so you have time to react to potholes.
- 3. Slow Down! If you can’t avoid a pothole, reduce your speed before hitting it. Hitting a pothole at high speed increases the impact force.
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Avoid Sudden Braking. Braking hard just before hitting a pothole can push the front of your car down, making the impact worse.
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Keep Tires Properly Inflated. Underinflated or overinflated tires are more vulnerable to damage. Check your tire pressure regularly.
Report a pothole through Metro311. Choose "Pothole" and enter the address along with a description if needed.
We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below:
- Use an online form by clicking here.
- Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
- Call Metro311 or 574- to report potholes or any other issues.
- Email our office at "Jared.Townes@louisvilleky.gov", and we'll turn it in on your behalf.
* When making your report make sure you have an address nearest to the pothole location or a cross street.*
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This Saturday night/Sunday morning do not forget to set your clocks forward one hour. We are getting another hour of daylight! Also, this is a great time to check your smoke detectors/batteries! |
Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Every year these events have recycled more material! The landfill diversion rate (percentage of material that was kept out of the landfill) for 2024 events was 54.4%!
Our first event of the year is on Saturday, March 22 at Shawnee Park! These events are monthly through November. These events are popular and well-attended. Follow these tips for your best experience:
Tip #1: Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
Tip #2: Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
Tip #3: Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
Tip #4: Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
Tip #5: Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
Tip #6: Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
Tip #7: Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
Construction activities scheduled for the next month include:
- Work continues on the guard shack near the entrance of the construction site.
- Drywall and insulation are being installed in the West Bar of the medical facility.
- Interior framing and utility rough in is taking place in the East and West Bars of the medical facility.
- Work on the loading dock and laundry facility on the west side of the medical facility continues.
- Utilities and equipment installation at the Central Utility Plant continues, as well as exterior masonry.
- Exterior metal wall framing continues on the West Bar of the medical facility.
- Utility and elevator installation continue in the North Parking Structure.
- The installation of photovoltaic (solar) panels continues at the North Parking Structure.
- Work continues on both the Eastern Electrical Building near the USACE trailer and the Western Electrical Building just north of the North Parking Structure.
Contract crews to assemble and install sign trusses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 7, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of upcoming lane and ramp closures on Interstate 64 and Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) beginning Monday, March 10, as part of the I-Move KY project. The daily and nightly lane and ramp closures are necessary for the delivery and installation of overhead signage and electrical work.
Traffic Impacts:
- Monday, March 10
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 21 and 20 (near KY 1531/Eastwood Fisherville Road).
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 11: I-265 North at mile marker 32 (near KY 1447/Westport Road) will be reduced to one lane, and intermittent rolling roadblocks are possible. *The off-ramp from I-265 North to KY 1447 (Westport Road) at Exit 32 will also be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, March 10, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 11.
- Tuesday, March 11
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 21 and 20 (near KY 1531/ Eastwood Fisherville Road).
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 19 and 18 (near the I-64/I-265 interchange).
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 12: I-64 West will be reduced to one lane between mile markers 21 and 20 (near KY 1531/Eastwood Fisherville Road), and intermittent rolling roadblocks are possible.
- Wednesday, March 12
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 19 and 18 (near the I-64/I-265 interchange).
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, March 13: I-64 West will be reduced to one lane between mile markers 19 and 18 (near the I-64/I-265 interchange), and intermittent rolling roadblocks are possible.
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, March 13: I-265 South will be reduced to one lane from the I-265/I-71 interchange at mile point 34.7 to KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) at mile point 33.7.
Drivers should plan ahead for increased travel times, heed signage, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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.
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Traffic Impacts:
- Monday, March 10
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 21 and 20 (near KY 1531/Eastwood Fisherville Road).
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 11:
I-265 North at mile marker 32 (near KY 1447/Westport Road) will be reduced to one lane, and intermittent rolling roadblocks are possible.
*The off-ramp from I-265 North to KY 1447 (Westport Road) at Exit 32 will also be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, March 10, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 11.
- Tuesday, March 11
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 21 and 20 (near KY 1531/ Eastwood Fisherville Road).
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 19 and 18 (near the I-64/I-265 interchange).
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 12:
I-64 West will be reduced to one lane between mile markers 21 and 20 (near KY 1531/Eastwood Fisherville Road), and intermittent rolling roadblocks are possible.
- Wednesday, March 12
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
The far right lane of I-64 West will be closed between mile markers 19 and 18 (near the I-64/I-265 interchange).
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, March 13:
I-64 West will be reduced to one lane between mile markers 19 and 18 (near the I-64/I-265 interchange), and intermittent rolling roadblocks are possible.
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8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, March 13:
I-265 South will be reduced to one lane from the I-265/I-71 interchange at mile point 34.7 to KY 22 (Brownsboro Road) at mile point 33.7.
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| I-65 South (John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the left three lanes.
Date/Time: The existing lane closures are expected to remain in place until the expansion joint has been fully replaced as part of the expansion joint replacement project. Once the expansion joints have been fabricated, more details regarding the project's timing will be shared.
Project Limits: I-65 South (John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge).
Other Details: Motorists traveling southbound on I-65 from Indiana should plan for merging traffic, expect delays, or seek alternate routes by using navigation apps such as Waze. The project is expected to be completed by April 2026, with intermittent lane closures to be anticipated throughout the duration of construction.
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| KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Nightly – 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, March 10, through Saturday, March 15.
Project Limits: KY 841 North and South (Gene Snyder Freeway), between mile points 35.0 and 37.7, near and through the East End Tunnel.
Type of Work: Routine maintenance of the roadway and East End Tunnel.
Other Details: Motorists should heed signage, use caution, and adjust commutes to accommodate the lane closures.
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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: Work is underway ahead of asphalt resurfacing and the two-way conversion of the roadway.
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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
- 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 Summer of 2025.
*Project webpage
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| KY 434 (Coleburg Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Road closure.
Date/Time: Beginning Monday, March 10, at 8 a.m., through Tuesday, March 18, at 3 p.m.
Project Limits: KY 434 (Coleburg Road) from mile point 0.9 to mile point 1.2 (near the Main Street intersection).
Type of Work: Replacement of a concrete box culvert.
Other Details: Motorists should expect to follow the posted detours around the affected area while work is underway.
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| KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Changing traffic patterns, lane shifts, and lane closures are possible as construction progresses.
Date/Time: Daily and nightly.
Project Limits: KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road) between I-65 between mile points 0.6 and 1.4.
Other Details: The interchange reconstruction project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2025.
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| U.S. 60X (Singing Bridge) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure.
Other Details: As a precaution to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians, the Singing Bridge is 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 to all travel.
Further assessments and evaluations are needed to determine the next step. Currently, 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: The 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. The interchange reconstruction project is expected to be completed by the Summer of 2025.
*Press release
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| KY 1685 (Bedford Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Road closure.
Date/Time: Beginning Tuesday, March 4, through Tuesday, March 18.
Project Limits: KY 1685 (Bedford Road) at the intersection of U.S. 460 (Georgetown Road) at mile point 1.5, and KY 1685 (Bedford Road) at the intersection of U.S. 421 (W Leestown Pike) at mile point 11.4.
Type of Work: KYTC crews will clear debris and repair the roadway following recent weather events.
Other Details: Local thru traffic only.
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Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-64 and on U.S. 421 at U.S. 60 and U.S. 127.
Type of Work: Installation and upgrade of 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 expected to be completed by the Fall of 2025.
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| KY 329 |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures, traffic shifts, and traffic delays are possible as construction progresses.
Date/Time: Daily and nightly.
Project Limits: KY 329 and KY 329B (Veterans Memorial Parkway) intersection, just south of I-71.
Type of Work: Major realigning and widening of the roadway.
Other Details: The reconstruction project is expected to be completed by the Spring of 2025.
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| KY 1633 (Elk Creek Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Daily and nightly road closures.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Nightly from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. beginning Monday, March 3, through Monday, March 31.
Project Limits: KY 1633 (Elk Creek Road) from mile point 1.7 to mile point 3.499. *Crews will work in sections.*
Type of Work: Cross drain replacements.
Other Details: Following the replacement of the cross drains, crews will place a layer of dense-grade rock over them until asphalt can be laid. Drivers should exercise caution when driving over the newly replaced cross drains.
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| I-64 Widening and Improvement Project |
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Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-64.
Type of Work: Installation and upgrade of 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 expected to be completed by the Fall of 2025.
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We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for Division 5 & 8 or for each beat in Division 5 & 8. And save it in your favorites to view crime anytime it's updated daily. On the page is a Quickfind tool that allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!
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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