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 the 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 Summer 2024 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): Alternate 1B was selected as the preferred alternate during the Preliminary Line & Grade Inspection that was held on June 1, 2021 Preliminary Drainage Folder and Final Inspection Plans Submitted - August 2022 Joint Inspection was held on April 24, 2023 All Right-of-way and easements have been acquired (as of January 2024) Submit Final Plans and Final Drainage Folder - Spring/Summer 2025* Utility companies are beginning to develop designs necessary to relocate their facilities. 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.* However, the project’s letting date may change depending on the impacted utility company's current relocation schedule. *All tentative utility relocation and letting dates will be re-evaluated to correspond with available funding (provided in the upcoming enacted Highway Plan).
Selected as Preferred Alternate - 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.
Non-selected alternate - 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.
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. As a follow-up to the meeting, an online survey was posted, and survey responses were accepted up to 15 days after the meeting. In April 2023, a hybrid (in-person/virtual) meeting was held with local officials from the City of Louisville, Jefferson County, and other stakeholders. No further public meetings or local official/stakeholder meetings will be held. 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