Roads in Iroquois, Cherokee Park to partially reopen for vehicles
Rundill Road will reopen to its pre-COVID route, while parts of Cherokee Park s Scenic Loop will reopen mid-June. Author: Taylor Weiter Updated: 5:35 PM EDT May 25, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. After months of debate, Louisville Parks and Recreation officials announced the reopening of loops at Iroquois and Cherokee Park. Rundill Road in Iroquois Park will reopen to its pre-COVID route immediately, while vehicle access to some parts of Cherokee Park will be restored mid-June.
While the southernmost part of Rundill Road in Iroquois Park will remain closed, the rest of the loop will reopen. Uphill Road and Toppill Road will be open to cars periodically, a map released by Parks and Rec shows.
Updated: 3:18 PM EDT May 25, 2021 WLKY Digital Team Louisville Parks and Recreation officials announced the park loop road in Iroquois and Cherokee Park will reopen to their pre-COVID-19 routes.The decision came after months of public feedback and collaboration with Mayor Greg Fischer, Metro Council, Olmsted Parks Conservancy, and others.Vehicle access to the Hogan’s Fountain and Rugby Field areas of Cherokee Park will be restored under a new plan in mid-June. Crews will be installing traffic control measures, signage, and newly painted lines in certain areas, prior to the reopening of the loop. The maps below illustrate which portions of the parks will be open.According to data provided by the Conservancy, at Cherokee Park, the average user visit went from 30 minutes to 77 minutes following the closure. Data indicated that people from all over the city continue to use the park as usage has increased 80% since the closure, with March 2021 being the h
Some Metro Council members are pushing for reopening of Iroquois Park loop
After being closed for more than a year, some local leaders are pushing to reopen the Iroquois Park loop to motorists. Share Updated: 8:21 PM EDT May 13, 2021 Kaelin Massey
Some Metro Council members are pushing for reopening of Iroquois Park loop
After being closed for more than a year, some local leaders are pushing to reopen the Iroquois Park loop to motorists. Share Updated: 8:21 PM EDT May 13, 2021
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Show Transcript THE FULL COUNCIL PLANS TO VOTE ON THE BUDGET BY THE END OF JUNE. SOME LOUISVILLE LEADERS WANT THE IROQUOIS PARK LOOP IMMEDIATELY REOPENED FOR CARS. THREE METRO COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE URGING THE MAYOR’S OFFICE TO REOPEN RUNDILL ROAD. IT’S BEEN RESERVED FOR WALKERS AND BIKERS FOR THE PAST 13 MONTHS. THE COUNCIL MEMBERS REPRESENTING THE AREA SAY THEY’VE RECEIVED COUNTLESS CALLS FROM PEOPLE WANTING TO REOPEN THE ROAD. THE OLMS