Category Archives: Information from the LFUCG

Neighborhood Update: Post-Storm Yard Debris Pickup & Flood Relief Survey

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Following our recent severe weather, many residents are dealing with storm cleanup as well as yard and basement flooding. Below is key information regarding temporary city waste rules and how to request long-term flood relief for our area.

1. Free Unbundled Yard Waste Pickup

  • Pickup Rules: City curbside collection will pick up unbundled storm debris on your regular collection day through Friday, August 21.
  • Prep & Placement: Cut branches into sections of 4 feet or less and stack debris between the sidewalk and curb (do not place in the street or block the sidewalk).
  • Yard Waste Carts: You can use your gray yard waste cart, but ensure the lid closes completely.
  • Requirements After Aug. 21: Branches must be bundled with twine, under 4 feet in length, and under 50 lbs.
  • Self-Haul Option: Fayette County residents can haul up to 2 free pickup truck loads per month to the Haley Pike Waste Management Facility (4216 Hedger Lane; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8 AM–5 PM).
  • Missed Pickups: If your yard waste or any waste collection carts are not picked up by 4 p.m. on your regular collection day Call 311, (859) 425-2255, or report online via LexCall.  Sign up for text or email alerts about changes to the waste collection schedule at lexingtonky.gov/311alerts

2. Help Address Neighborhood Flooding & Storm Risks –

LFUC is currently updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to prepare for risks like flash flooding, severe storms, extreme heat, and drought. Sharing our experiences directly impacts how local resources and mitigation funds are allocated to prevent future storm damage. Here is how you can participate:

  • Take the Community Survey: It takes about 10 minutes and is open until August 30, 2026. You can complete it online via the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Hazard Mitigation Plan page.
  • Attend Public Open House #2:
    • When: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    • Where: Marksbury Family Branch Library (2197 Versailles Rd)

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so our neighborhood’s drainage and flooding issues are heard!

For city-related council inquiries, contact the Office of 10th District Councilmember Dave Sevigny at 859-280-8263.

Stay safe and let a neighbor know if you need help moving heavy debris.

Road Closures In The 10th District  

Updates & Reminders

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Please join us – everyone welcome! Board elections & updates from city council, LFUCG, and LPD. Hope to see you there.

Current and upcoming road closures:

*** NEWS: Road Closures On Picadome Park And Vista Street **

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From the Division of Water Quality :

LEXINGTON, KY. (Aug. 22, 2025) – Beginning Monday, Aug. 25, Vista Street between Rosemont Garden and Picadome Park will be closed to all thru traffic. This is in addition to the recent closure of Picadome Park between Lafayette Parkway and Vista Drive.

These closures are due to sanitary sewer construction. They are expected to last for approximately one month. Residents will be able to access their homes during construction.

Drivers should use Lafayette Parkway, Reed Lane, Pin Oak Drive and Rosemont Garden to detour around the closures.

This work is part of a project to upsize approximately 4500 feet of sanitary sewer line along Wolf Run Creek. Construction is estimated to be finished by the end of 2026. This project is part of the federal consent decree requirements for Lexington to improve its sanitary sewer system.  

If you have any questions, you can reach out to following contacts:

10th District Council Office Office: 859-280-8263 Cell: 859-694-0535 lexingtonky.gov

Bob Peterson Division of Water Quality Office: (859) 425-2400 Email: rpeterson@lexingtonky.gov

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Road Closures – Updated

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Stay Informed: Wolf Run Watershed Plans & Meeting Info

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Save the date!
Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30 PM. This meeting will cover plans and construction updates for the Wolf Run G Watershed, which runs through the Southland area. Construction is set to begin in Spring/Summer 2025. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and ask any questions. We hope you can join us! You can learn more about Lexington’s watersheds here. 

As Columbia Gas is completing the replacement of gas lines, we are reposting the information regarding the project :

Reminder: Neighborhood Association Meeting Tomorrow Night!

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This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming neighborhood association meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 7 PM. The meeting will be held in Room 244 at Lafayette High School.

We have two important topics on the agenda:

  1. Lexington Long Term Planning Update: Representatives will discuss the potential impacts on our neighborhood and provide insights into upcoming projects.
  2. Lexington Parks Sustainable Funding Initiative: Our guest speakers, David Lowe and Virginia Meyer from the Lexington Parks and Recreation Board, will present an overview of the Parks Sustainable Funding Ballot Initiative. This proposal seeks to establish a dedicated fund for city parks through a portion of Lexington’s property tax. A referendum on this issue will be on the November 2024 ballot. David and Virginia will provide details and answer questions about this important topic.

Please use the library door to the right of the main entrance to enter. Our board members will be there to help direct you (see photo).

We hope to see you there!

Fall Member Meeting – Tuesday, September 17th @ 7PM Lafayette High School Library

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Lafayette high school library : look for the PNA signs. Board members will guide you to the meeting.

  • Agenda:
    1. Board member introduction
    2. PNA updates and upcoming calendar
    3. Annual elections for members of the board
    4. Guest Speakers
    5. Opportunity to update your membership, Q&A

Guest Speakers:

Dan Wu & Dave Sevigny – Council updates and issues specific to our neighborhood.

Dr. Orr – Upcoming events at the high school how PNA can support the school.

REMINDER : This Saturday 9/14 – Lafayette Band Invitational

For more information click here: Lexington Parks Sustainable Funding Initiative

Southbend Drive Closure – Wolf Run Sewer Project Trunk F

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Southbend Drive will be closed from June 17 to allow construction of a sanitary sewer line at the creek crossing. The closure is expected to end before August 14, the first day of Fayette County Public Schools. Motorists can detour using Reed Lane, and residents will still have access to their homes during construction. The project is part of the Wolf Run Trunk F Sanitary Sewer Project, which aims to improve Lexington’s sanitary sewers as mandated by a court-ordered consent decree with the EPA. After completion, construction will begin on Trunk G Lafayette Parkway – Southland Drive (see below).

Wolf Run Trunk F Sewer Replacement – Spring Meadows Dr. to Lafayette Pkwy.

https://www.lexingtonky.gov/council-district-10#wolf-run-trunk-f-sewer-replacement

This project will replace and upsize over 3,500 feet of sanitary sewer line along Wolf Run Creek from Spring Meadows Drive to Lafayette Parkway.

  • Primary excavation approaching Clays Mill Rd and contractors are working to bore under Southbend Dr.
    • Little to no impact is expected on Clays Mill traffic.
    • Significant traffic impacts expected on Southbend Drive beginning around the second week of June.
    • The Southbend closure is expected to last through the end of July.
    • Lafayette Parkway traffic impacts are to be expected in late July and August.
  • Completion of the project is scheduled for the fall of 2024.

Wolf Run Trunk G Sewer Replacement – Lafayette Pkwy to Southland Drive

https://www.lexingtonky.gov/council-district-10#wolf-run-trunk-f-sewer-replacement

  • Replace and upsize 4,500 feet of sewer from Lafayette Parkway to Southland Drive.
  • Expect Significant traffic impacts on Picadome Park, Vista Street, Rosemont Garden and Cherry Bark.
  • Late summer/early fall.

For more information visit https://www.lexingtonky.gov/council-district-10#wolf-run-trunk-f-sewer-replacement

Reminder: Fall PNA Meeting TONIGHT Sept. 20 @ 7pm Lafayette High School library

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Our annual meeting will be held Wednesday September 20, 2023, at 7pm in Lafayette High School library, 401 Reed Lane. https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ctD5eHpuYJAy7Vi8 Enter through main entrance – board members will be there to guide you to the meeting.

Agenda:

  • Board member introductions
  • PNA updates and upcoming calendar
  • Annual elections for members of the board
  • Opportunity to update your membership, Q&A
  • Construction updates, upcoming sewer projects, short-term rentals, and Clays Mill re-zoning

Guest Speakers:

Dr. Anthony Orr – Principal Lafayette High School

Autumn Goderwis – Principal Planner LFUGG

Bob Peterson – Division of Water Quality with Fletcher Gabbard

Lt. Tyson Carroll – West Sector, 2nd shift patrol

Dan Wu – Vice Mayor, Lexington

Clays Mill Road Widening Project Meeting

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On February 24, 2016, two members of the Picadome Neighborhood Board, President Ken Davis, and Treasurer Lynne Flynn, attended the LFUCG meeting on behalf of the Picadome Neighborhood to hear about the remainder of the Clays Mill road widening project. 1.7 Miles are already done and an additional 2 miles, From Waco Dr. to Harrodsburg Road, still remain. There are 166 homes that will be impacted.

The city staff provided visuals, handouts, and people able to answer questions about the project. The meeting was very well attended.

The improvements will result in two drive lanes, a center turn lane, sidewalks, bike paths, and storm drains (as opposed to ditches). This should help traffic flow better, and be safer. When totally done, the improvements go all the way from Harrodsburg Road to Man-O-War.

The project is heavily dependent on funding and the timeline from 2016 to 2020 may change if funding changes.There may be multiple projects as opposed to one end to end project.

If all goes how they want it to, without funding interruptions, here is what it looks like. Beginning 2016, appraisers will identify property values, easement access and property acquisition will be negotiated and letters of agreement on financial reimbursement will be created. Where agreement cannot be reached, condemnation procedure will be initiated.

Toward the end of 2017, utility relocations will start.

2018 – 2020 Construction starts and ends.