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Transportation Cabinet to Hold Second Public Meeting on Oct. 15 for KY 1531 (Johnson Road) Planning and Environmental Linkage Study in Eastern Louisville

Posted: 7-Oct-2026 9:35PM CDT

From Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5:

Announcement of the October 15, 2026 public meeting for the KY 1531 (Johnson Road) study (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet graphic)
Transportation Cabinet to Hold Second Public Meeting on Oct. 15 for KY 1531 (Johnson Road) Planning and Environmental Linkage Study in Eastern Louisville
Citizens invited to provide input on potential improvements to enhance connectivity and mobility
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will host the second public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, for the KY 1531 (Johnson Road) Planning and Environmental Linkage Study (PEL) on potential transportation improvements from U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) to Aiken Road in eastern Jefferson County.

The meeting will be an open-house event with no formal presentation, held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Stopher Elementary School, 14417 Aiken Road, Louisville, KY 40245 [Outside Link]. Those interested in learning more about the project or providing feedback are encouraged to attend at any time during the event to review exhibit materials, ask questions, and submit comments. Representatives from KYTC and the engineering design consultant team will be available throughout the meeting to answer questions and discuss the project.
The purpose of the PEL study is to identify potential transportation improvement needs along KY 1531 (Johnson Road) from U.S. 60 (Shelbyville Road) to Aiken Road in Jefferson County and to evaluate potential short- and long-term concepts to address identified needs. The study includes an analysis of existing conditions along the corridor to enhance mobility and connectivity along KY 1531 (Johnson Road).

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Updated: 7-Oct-2026 9:35PM CDT