FY2011-FY2015 Transportation Improvement Program and Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment 1 Public Review and Open House

The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to projects in the 2011-2015 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Horizon 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The public review and comment period begins on Monday, March 28, 2011, and runs through April 11, 2011.


Proposed Amendment Packet is available at http://www.kipda.org/Transportation/Drafts.aspx

This information is also available for public review at public libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and by calling Josh Suiter at 502-266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD) or 1-800-962-8408 (IN TDD). Comments may be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov. Please get comments to us no later than Monday, April 11, 2011.

Open House Meetings for Proposed Amendments
KIPDA will host open houses at these dates, times and locations:

Open House Meeting #1
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
KIPDA Conference Room
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, Kentucky

Open House Meeting #2
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Jeffersonville Branch Library
211 E. Court Ave.
Jeffersonville, Indiana

Open House Meeting #3
Thursday, March 31, 2011, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
South Louisville Community Center
2911 Taylor Blvd.
Louisville, Kentucky

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, people needing assistance should contact KIPDA with the requirements at the telephone numbers or address listed above.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Ramp and Lane Closures

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 5 Office has announced the following ramp and lane closures on areas interstates:

Southbound Interstate 71 at the Zorn Avenue overpass (mile point 1.7). The lane closure is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd from 7:00 p.m. until midnight and will allow for bridge deck repairs.

Temporary lane closures on westbound Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) at Newburg Road (mile point 14.5) as part of the sound barrier construction. These lane closures will allow for placement of the sound wall sections. The entrance ramp from Newburg Road to westbound Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, March 23rd and Thursday, March 24th from 7:00 p.m. each evening until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. In addition, the right lane of westbound I-264 underneath Newburg Road (mile point 14.5) will be closed during all this time.

Temporary ramp closures on Interstate 64 and Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) to allow for guardrail repairs. The following ramps will be closed on Wednesday, March 23rd from 7:00 p.m. until midnight:

• Exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 64 to northbound Interstate 265 (Exit 19)

• Exit ramp from northbound Interstate 265 to westbound Interstate 64 (Exit 25)

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Canal District Design Plans Public Meeting Tonight

The City of Jeffersonville is holding a public meeting tonight to unveil preliminary Canal District designs at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court.

The canal's master planners took information from a recent workshop and evaluated it to complete the plans. This is the public's first look at the potential development including the location of the civic center, parks and commercial space.

For more information, go to http://www.cityofjeff.net/.