 The Metro Council met Thursday for its first meeting of March. During the meeting members recognized students from Assumption, duPont Manual and Eastern High Schools for winning state championships in a variety of sports. Following the passage of the consent items (13 ordinances and resolutions) the Metro Council took up the following three items as part of Old Business.
Neighborhood Notification Change: Unanimously passed an ordinance O-023-25 amended Louisville Metro’s Land Development Code to increase neighborhood participation and awareness when a development plan is changed by 25% or more.
Opioid Settlement Funding: Passed an ordinance O-024-25 established the manner in which approximately $2.9 million in Opioid Settlement Funding for the hiring of a 3rd party advisor to create a District Court Diversion program, school and after-school drug prevention programs, expansion of contracted evaluation services for programs financed by opioid settlement funds, and funding to expand awareness for Casey’s Law.
Old Bardstown Road Proposal sent back to Planning Commission: The Metro Council Unanimously moved to send the proposal to rezone property located on Old Bardstown Road back to the Planning Commission after Metro was made aware of the fact that some neighbors were not notified of the proposed changes.
Next week is a committee week for the Metro Council. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the full Metro Council is scheduled for March 13, 2025. The Metro Council will not hold meetings the week of spring break.
To view last night’s Metro Council meeting or other committee meetings click here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal?fromiframe=true
Greetings,
One of the most rewarding parts of being a councilmember is meeting residents and learning about the incredible things they are doing in our community.
At last week’s Café Louie event at the Northeastern Library, I had the pleasure of meeting Cade and Case Moody—two talented students from District 16 who are competing in youth robotics. In February, they won two awards at state championship held at the University of Kentucky and in April they will go on to compete on the national level in Houston!
Please join me in cheering on these inspiring young men!
-Scott
 From right to left: Scott Reed, Cade Moody and Case Moody
Prospect, Kentucky – Youth robotics team All Systems Go of Prospect won the top two awards at the Kentucky FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship, held at the University of Kentucky on February 1, 2025.
All Systems Go won the Inspire Award, which is the top all-around judged award, and was Winning Alliance Captain, fielding the highest performing robot at the tournament. These achievements earned the team an invitation to the FIRST Championship, to be held April 16-19, 2025 in Houston, Texas. This event is the culmination of the FIRST Tech Challenge season that began last September, and thousands of students from around the world will gather at the tournament to compete and celebrate their accomplishments.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a global robotics community preparing students for the future. FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is a league developed by FIRST for students in grades 7-12. Each FTC team builds and programs a robot that is no larger than an 18-inch cube. A robot’s custom-designed scoring mechanisms extend and retract to accomplish tasks during a two-minute and 30-second match that takes place on a 12-foot square playing field.
All Systems Go is comprised of three students in grades 10 through 12. “It’s fun to build robots, and compete against other teams,” said Cade, a high school sophomore and team captain. “This season was challenging because our team graduated six seniors last year, but we worked hard and got it done!”
Beyond building robots, All Systems Go stays busy with outreach activities, including hosting science workshops for young students, mentoring other FTC teams, and showcasing FIRST programs and robotics at various community events. “Robotics has something for everyone,” said Co-Captain Olivia, a high school junior. “You can tailor your role to fit what you like to do, and it's more than working on robots; you build skills like public speaking and time management.”
All Systems Go was founded in 2018 to compete in FIRST LEGO League before reorganizing as an FTC team in 2022. The team looks forward to continuing its track record of technical innovation and making positive impacts in its community. Competing at the FIRST Championship is an exciting opportunity and the team is honored to represent Kentucky at this world-class event.
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 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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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 11, 2025) – The Louisville Zoo is springing into its summer season with Super Spring Kick-off featuring popular superheroes to launch its “Meet Me at the Zoo” event series on March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids (and kids at heart) will be able to meet some of their favorite heroes from comic books, movies, and more. Character meet and greets are FREE with Zoo admission or Louisville Zoo membership.
While at the Zoo, guests can also learn about some of their favorite animals and the amazing adaptations they harness as their own wild “superpowers.”
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May 17: Meet Me at the Zoo: Storybook Character Day featuring Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Pete the Cat, the Bernstein Bears (Brother and Sister Bear), Llama Llama, and Paddington Bear.
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June 8: Meet Me at the Zoo: Royal Rendezvous
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August 9: Meet Me at the Zoo: Pirate Party
Meet Me at the Zoo is presented by Norton Children’s.
Guests can see a full list of special events at the Zoo by visiting louisvillezoo.org/events.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 14, 2025, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. Beginning March 15, 2025, Zoo hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (enjoy until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
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.
Public invited to review and comment on preliminary roadway designs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 12, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will hold a public meeting Thursday, April 10, to update residents and gather input on preliminary designs for the KY 2050 (Herr Lane) improvement project in Jefferson County.
The highway improvement project will improve mobility and vehicular access and enhance safety while upgrading pedestrian facilities along the corridor from the KY 2050 (Herr Lane) and KY 1447 (Westport Road) intersection to Glen Arbor Road. The proposed design includes widening KY 2050 (Herr Lane) and incorporating pedestrian amenities to accommodate all roadway users.
The meeting will be an open house event held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kammerer Middle School, 7315 Wesboro Road, 40222. Those who are interested may drop in at any time to review the preliminary designs, receive handouts containing project information, and fill out comment sheets. Representatives from KYTC and the engineering design consultant will be in attendance to answer questions.
Following the public meeting, an online survey will be available. After considering public feedback, the final design phase will take place over the next year.
All written comments will become part of the official meeting record. Once compiled, the meeting record and supporting documentation will be made available for review and copying only after an Open Records Request has been received and approved. All Open Records Requests must be submitted to the Transportation Cabinet, Office of Legal Services, Transportation Office Building (200 Metro St, Frankfort, KY 40622), or via kytc.openrecords@ky.gov.
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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| I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) |
Traffic Impacts: Closure of the right lane.
Date/Time: Daily/nightly through Monday, March 31.
Project Limits: I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) from mile point 32.4 (at KY 1447/Westport Road) to mile point 34.3 (at KY 22/Brownsboro Road).
Type of Work: Installation of sound walls.
Other Details: Drivers should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| I-64 East and West |
Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily and nightly.
Project Limits: I-64 East and West at mile point 11.799, near Exit 10 (Cannons Lane) on I-64 West, and near Exit 12 to I-264 (Watterson Expressway) on I-64 East.
Type of Work: Bridge replacement project.
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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 17, through Saturday, March 22.
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 1531 (Johnson Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Single lane closures with flagging measures are possible.
Date/Time: Daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, March 17.
Project Limits: KY 1531 (Johnson Road) from the railroad crossing on KY 1531, extending north to Aiken Road (from mile point 9.799 to mile point 11.789).
Type of Work: Base failure repairs ahead of asphalt resurfacing project.
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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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| I-65 North |
Traffic Impacts: Ramp closure.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Project Limits: I-65 North on-ramp from eastbound KY 480 (Cedar Grove Road).
Type of Work: Contract crews will pave the ramp as part of the I-65/KY 480 interchange reconstruction project (noted below).
Other Details: Motorists will still be able to access the I-65 North on-ramp from westbound KY 480 via flagging measures. Drivers should heed signage and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
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| I-65 North and South |
Traffic Impacts: Lane closures and rolling roadblocks are possible.
Date/Time: Monday, March 17, from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Project Limits: I-65 North and South from mile marker 105 (near KY 61/Preston Highway) to mile marker 123 (just before the I-65/I-265 interchange, at the Jefferson/Bullitt County line).
Type of Work: Pothole patching.
Other Details: Traffic will be temporarily slowed and sometimes stopped to allow crews space to patch potholes. Motorists should heed rolling roadblock restrictions, maintain safe following distances and proceed with caution through the work zone.
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| KY 434 (Coleburg Road) |
Traffic Impacts: Road closure.
Date/Time: From Monday, March 10, at 8 a.m. to 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 Monday, March 31.
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 it 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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| *Various Exit ramps |
Project Limits: Various interchange Exit ramps on I-64.
Type of Work: Installation and upgrade of wrong-way pavement markings and signs.
Other Details: 0
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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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