LOUISVILLE, Ky. — According to a release from Louisville Forward, Louisville Metro is seeking community input on proposed two-way street conversions in parts of west Louisville.
Metro Council allocated $1 million in 2021 for the Neighborhood Safety Improvement Project to finance this project.
The proposed changes are to make Chestnut Street, River Park Drive and Muhammad Ali Boulevard two-way streets and each were identified as priority corridors.
Additionally, the project includes the possible two-way conversion of Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street/River Park Drive between 9th Street and Southwestern Parkway near Shawnee Park.
Upgrades to the I-264 intersection to allow for two-way traffic and aide safe pedestrian movements; and traffic signal upgrades are also up for discussion.
The public meeting seeking community input is taking place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 17.
The meeting will also identify next steps for the Neighborhood Safety Improvement Project.
Residents can attend the virtual session joining a zoom link or by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering the below access code.
The meeting also will be streamed live on Facebook.
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