City Services Update: Public Health Alerts and Metro Infrastructure Notices

Public Health Advisory: Seasonal Illness and Varicella Monitoring

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has issued a high-priority health advisory as surveillance data indicates a significant surge in seasonal respiratory illnesses across Jefferson County. As of March 2026, influenza cases have surpassed 11,600 for the current season, with 45 documented outbreaks reported in local schools and congregate care facilities. Health officials also report over 4,300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and elevated activity for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and pertussis.

Additionally, a specific alert remains active regarding a varicella (chickenpox) outbreak, with more than 30 reported cases. Residents are reminded that chickenpox is highly contagious; individuals exhibiting symptoms must remain isolated until all blisters have fully scabbed over. The Department urges all citizens to ensure vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 are current and to practice frequent handwashing to mitigate community spread.

Infrastructure and Traffic Advisories

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Works and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have announced several traffic impacts active for Tuesday, March 10, 2026:

• I-64 East: Alternating overnight lane closures are scheduled from mile marker 53 to mile marker 58. Work will take place from 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
• Aiken Road: Intermittent lane closures with flagging operations will occur between 13113 Aiken Road and Avoca Road from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a drainage improvement project.
• Rudy Lane: The corridor remains fully closed to through-traffic between Brownsboro Road and Merrifield Road for a water main relocation project. This closure is expected to persist through April 11, 2026.
• Edith Road and Mockingbird Valley Road: Both roadways remain closed between River Road and Mellwood Avenue for bridge deck reconstruction on the I-71 overpass.

Community Engagement and Public Meetings

Louisville Metro Government is hosting a city-wide career fair today, March 10, at Louisville Slugger Field. Running from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the event features over 25 agencies with 70 open positions across various departments. Free parking is available on-site for all attendees.

The America250KY Committee will convene today at 1:00 p.m. at the Metro Development Center on South 5th Street. This session is dedicated to planning the Commonwealth’s 250th-anniversary commemorations and is accessible to the public via remote digital platforms. Furthermore, the Jefferson County Board of Education is expected to meet this evening to consider a resolution supporting a multi-agency study on school bus stop lighting and safety infrastructure.