U.S. 42 (Mellwood Avenue and Story Avenue) Traffic Reconfigurations

Several segments along U.S. 42 have been identified as opportunities to improve safety and accessibility within Louisville. The below projects are coordinated to maximize operational flow and safety:

• Mellwood Avenue two-way Conversion from Frankfort Avenue to Brownsboro Road (completed)
  
  
• 05-9055 – Story Avenue/Brownsboro Road reconfiguration from Frankfort Avenue to Mellwood Avenue
  
  
• 05-9049 - Story Avenue two-way conversion from Main Street to Spring Street
  
  
• 05-9050 - Mellwood Avenue two-way conversion from Main Street to Spring Street
  
  

• 05-80342 – Story Avenue/Mellwood Avenue – TBD, identified but not funded

These projects will coordinate with other roadway projects in the area, including the Main Street and Story Avenue Intersection Project (05-758.00) and Main Remade. ​

​As of Summer 2025 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

• Mellwood Avenue Two-Way Conversion from Frankfort Ave to Brownsboro Rd: completed in 2024.
  
  
• 05-9055 – Story Ave / Brownsboro Rd Reconfiguration from Frankfort Ave to Mellwood Ave: Expected for 2026 (after environmental clearance).
  
  
• 05-9049 - Story Ave Two-Way Conversion from Main St to Spring St: Expected for 2026/2027 (after completion of consulting parties process).
  
  
• 05-9050 - Mellwood Ave Two-Way Conversion from Main St to Spring St: Expected for 2026/2027 (after completion of consulting parties process).
  
  
• 05-80342 – Story Ave/Mellwood Ave – TBD, identified but not yet funded.
  

• Mellwood Avenue (Frankfort Avenue to Brownsboro Road):
  https://louisvilleky.gov/vision-zero-louisville/document/brownsboro-road-rightsizing-public-meeting-slide-deck-july-6-2023

• 05-758.00 – Main Street/Story Avenue Intersection:
  https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/main-street-story-avenue-intersection-improvement-project

• Main Remade – 2025:
  https://mainremade.com/
  
  
• Nov. 12, 2024 Public Meeting Materials (05-9055, 05-9049, and 05-9050​): 
• ​Public Meeting Handout
• ​U.S. 42 Public Meeting Story Board 1
• U.S. 42 Public Meeting Story Board 2
• U.S. 42 Public Meeting Story Board 3​​
  
• U.S. 42 (05-9050) Plot 1 - Mellwood Concept 
  
• U.S. 42 (05-9050) Plot 2 - Mellwood Concept 
• U.S. 42 (05-9049) Story Avenue Concept