Jefferson County: U.S. 60 Widening from Eastwood Cutoff (KY 2841) to Rockcrest Way - Project 5-8952

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Purpose	This project will improve operations and reduce congestion through a minor widening of U.S. 60 within the project limits. In addition to the widening, the intersections of U.S. 60/Eastwood Cutoff (KY 2841)/ Gilliland Road will also be improved. This project overlaps a portion of a Louisville Loop Project (being developed by Louisville-Metro) and will provide for continuity of the shared-use path.
Project Scope	Widen U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) from the Eastwood Cutoff to Rockcrest Way.
Links	U.S. 60 Widening Public Meeting PowerPoint Presentation 05-8952 US 60 at Eastwood Cutoff Road - Jefferson Co 4-23.JPG Fire Truck Turnaround Exhibit.pdf *Some files are large and may take a few minutes to load.
Project Timeline	As of Winter 2022/2023 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): Submit Prelim Drainage Folder and Final Inspection Plans - August 17, 2022 (complete) Local Elected Official/Stakeholder Meeting - TBD Hold Final Inspection for plan - TBD KYTC is actively acquiring the needed easements and completing the right-of-way process for the project. At this time, all parcels are progressing through the state-mandated legal process. Submit Final Plans and Final Drainage Folder - Fall 2023** Utility relocation will begin after all right-of-way is acquired. KYTC has estimated that the utility relocation process will take approximately one to two years to complete (barring unforeseen delays, weather, etc.). KYTC anticipates letting the project to construction by mid-late 2025.* Project’s letting date will be set after right of way is purchased and impacted utilities are relocated. **all tentative dates for utility relocation and letting will be re-evaluated to correspond with available funding (provided in the upcoming enacted Highway Plan).
Potential Alternatives
Alternate 1A: Gilliland Road's realignment so that it lines up perpendicular to U.S. 60 at the intersection (forming a 'T' intersection). Highland Avenue will remain unchanged. There will be a slight offset between the two 'T' intersections on U.S. 60. The Eastwood Cutoff (KY 2841) will also be realigned (straightened) so that it intersects Gilliland Road south of U.S. 60 and forms a 'T' intersection with Gilliland Road. The Louisville Loop will cross Gilliland Road at U.S. 60 and then proceed southward along Gilliland Road's east side. The Louisville Loop will then cross the Eastwood Cutoff and proceed eastward to tie into the proposed path.
Alternate 1B: Realignment of Gilliland Road so that it lines up with Highland Avenue at U.S. 60 (each leg of the resulting intersection will be approximately perpendicular at this location). The Eastwood Cutoff (KY 2841) will also be realigned (straightened) to intersect with Gilliland Road south of U.S. 60 and form a 'T' intersection with Gilliland Road. The Louisville Loop will cross Gilliland Road at U.S. 60 and then proceed southward along the east side of Gilliland Road. The Louisville Loop will then cross the Eastwood Cutoff and proceed eastward to tie into the proposed path.
Public and Stakeholder Input/Meetings	In March 2021, a virtual meeting was held with local officials from the City of Louisville, Jefferson County, and other stakeholders. In May 2021, a virtual meeting was held for public input. Citizens were presented with project alternatives. An online survey was posted as a follow-up to the meeting, and survey responses were accepted up to 15 days after the meeting. The information presented at the public meeting can be found in the LINKS section above.
Project Manager	Carl Jenkins Email: carl.jenkins@ky.gov Phone: 502.764.0493

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