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Sanitary sewer work closes inbound Tates Creek Road lane
The right inbound lane of Tates Creek Road will close starting Sept. 21 for sanitary sewer replacement work expected to continue through year-end, with additional temporary closures planned for Merrick Drive access in late October.
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Enforcement will soon begin for new ‘no parking in bike lanes’ ordinance
The City will soon issue $50 citations for stopping or parking vehicles in designated bike lanes.
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New Safety Intersections Opening on Richmond Road in Lexington
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will open new reduced conflict intersections on Richmond Road in Fayette County beginning Sept. 18, requiring temporary detours and traffic changes while continuing a $13 million safety enhancement project.
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Independents Fade, Enforcement Begins: Lexington Debates Corporate Consolidation and City Rules
Today on r/Lexington, residents debate corporate consolidation after Barnes & Noble acquires Joseph-Beth Booksellers, discuss the September 27 bike lane parking enforcement rollout, and voice divided opinions on a crowdfunded effort to reopen Magee’s Bakery amid financial and legal obstacles.
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Paving work on Euclid, High rescheduled for late September
Paving work on Euclid Avenue and High Street in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood has been rescheduled for late September through early October, with nighttime work windows to minimize traffic impact.
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Bryan Station shuts out Henry Clay; Dunbar dominates in boys soccer
Bryan Station’s 6-0 victory over Henry Clay highlighted Tuesday’s boys soccer action, while Paul Laurence Dunbar dominated Lexington Christian 8-0. In volleyball, Tates Creek’s home team prevailed against Woodford County.
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Kentucky briefs, Sept. 15: Keeneland September Sale opens strong at $71.8M; UK volleyball sweeps Houston
Kentucky’s thoroughbred market showed robust strength as Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale opened with its best first day since 2005. In sports, No. 3 Kentucky volleyball completed an invitational tournament with a dominant performance.
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Council approves police background check system, marketing contract
The Lexington Urban County Council approved several operational initiatives during its September 15 work session, including a police background check system, permit tracking software, and a $350,000 environmental marketing contract.
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Board of Architectural Review to consider 25 historic district projects
The Board of Architectural Review will review 35 projects across Lexington’s historic districts on Tuesday, including staff approvals for renovations, repairs and tree replacement, plus new applications for construction and modifications.
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Lexington explores data analytics to optimize traffic flow, safety
Lexington traffic engineers are using data analytics, adaptive signal systems and partnerships with technology vendors to reduce congestion and improve safety as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative.