City Service Update: Extreme Cold Warning and Public Meeting Schedule

Public Health Advisory: Extreme Cold Warning

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Residents are advised that dangerously low temperatures and wind chills as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. These conditions pose a significant risk of frostbite and hypothermia within minutes of exposure.

• Warming Centers: Temporary daytime warming centers are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Exodus Family Ministries (4205 Cane Run Road) and Hope Rescued (2833 Garfield Ave).
• Home Safety: Louisville Water Company recommends that residents take immediate precautions to protect internal plumbing, including dripping faucets and ensuring pipes in unheated areas are insulated.
• Pet Safety: Local authorities remind residents to bring all pets indoors and provide adequate shelter for livestock.

Louisville Metro Council Committee Meetings

The Louisville Metro Council has scheduled several committee meetings for Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All meetings are held at City Hall (601 W. Jefferson Street) and are open to the public.

• Planning and Zoning Committee: 1:00 p.m. — Reviewing proposed land development code amendments and zoning matters.
• Labor and Economic Development Committee: 3:00 p.m. — Discussing labor contracts and local economic incentives.
• Public Works Committee: 4:00 p.m. — Legislative updates regarding city infrastructure and road paving schedules.
• Government Oversight/Audit & Appointments Committee: 5:00 p.m. — Reviewing board appointments and departmental audits.

Traffic and Infrastructure Alerts

Public Works and the Louisville Water Company report the following active construction and road closures for Tuesday, January 27:

• Oak Street Project: The intersection of Oak Street and Preston Street remains closed to through traffic due to ongoing pipe replacement work. Detours are posted, though local access is maintained for residents and businesses.
• Rufer Avenue: The alleyway behind 1316 - 1518 Rufer Avenue is closed through late March for the installation of a concrete retaining wall. Residents have limited rear-property access during this period.
• Interstate Maintenance: Motorists should expect non-peak daytime lane closures on I-64 near Cannons Lane and I-65 near the Kennedy Bridge for routine bridge maintenance and expansion joint repairs.

Public Service Announcement: HUD Grant Applications

Louisville Metro Government continues to accept applications from local non-profit organizations for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants. Funding is available for the 2027 fiscal year under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs.