State transportation officials seek public input on proposed safety redesigns at Bardstown Road intersections in Louisville’s Highlands

State transportation officials are soliciting public input on proposed redesigns for several intersections along Bardstown Road in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood, according to a report by WAVE. The effort is framed as a safety initiative, with the proposed changes aimed at improving how vehicles move through intersections and how drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists navigate turning movements and crossing areas.

The planning work centers on intersections spaced along the Bardstown Road corridor, a roadway that carries a mix of local traffic and through traffic in an area known for dense commercial activity and frequent pedestrian activity. Officials say the review is intended to address safety concerns at these junctions, where traffic conflicts can occur during both peak travel times and routine neighborhood activity.

The report says the state is asking residents and other stakeholders to comment on the redesign concepts during a period set aside for public feedback. Those comments are expected to inform how the department considers potential alternatives before any further steps are taken, including refinement of designs that could later move into more formal project stages.

While the report characterizes the proposals as targeted safety improvements, it does not lay out a final plan, construction timeline, or a selected set of intersection treatments in the early phase covered. At this stage, the information released focuses on seeking community input rather than announcing a completed engineering decision.

For residents in the Highlands, the process is likely to be most closely watched for practical impacts, including whether the changes could alter turning access, reduce conflict points, or modify how people cross at these intersections. Such redesigns can also have near-term considerations for access to nearby businesses and residences, depending on how the final plan is developed.

As the comment period progresses, officials will weigh public feedback alongside engineering analysis and safety objectives. The WAVE report indicates that the effort is specifically aimed at intersections along Bardstown Road, tying the review to a defined geographic corridor rather than a broader citywide reassessment.

The next step, as reflected in the public process described in the report, is continued evaluation of the concepts after feedback is collected. If officials decide to move forward, the redesign proposals would likely advance through additional review and approval before any construction scheduling is set.