pstrongMove zoom in and out to see the traffic flow fromstrong a fcksavedurlhttpwww.courier-journal.comappspbcs.dllsectionCategoryTRAFFIC hrefhttpwww.courier-journal.comappspbcs.dllsectionCategoryTRAFFICCourier-Journal.comabrp
pstrongltfont size4gt Updated 913 1130AM Here are the details of the five major steps being taken to improve trafficstrongltfont sizegtbrppstrongFrom a fcksavedurlhttpfloydcounty.wave3.comnewsnews55315-i-265-ramp-widening-begins-today hrefhttpfloydcounty.wave3.comnewsnews55315-i-265-ramp-widening-begins-todayWAVE3.coma-The Indiana Department of Transportation INDOT will be working on widening ramps on I-265 to help alleviate some of the traffic problems due to the Sherman Minton Bridge being closed.strongppstrongCrews began work today and will be working between the morning and afternoon rush hours paving and striping the added lanes of traffic. Motorists should prepare themselves for delays in the areas.strongppstrongThe construction times arestrongppstrongTuesday Sept. 13brnbspMorningnbsp I-265 westbound ramp to I-64 westboundbrnbspAfternoonnbsp I-64 eastbound ramp to I-265 eastboundstrongppstrongWednesday Sept. 14brnbspAfternoonnbsp I-265 eastbound ramp to I-65 southboundstrongppstrongDuring the Sherman Minton Bridge closure INDOT and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet arenbspencouraging commuters tostrongppstrong1.nbspLeave early and pack patiencebr2.nbspCarpool or use public transit where possiblebr3.nbspArrange telecommute or staggered shifts with your employerstrongppstrongemCopyright 2011 WAVE News. All rights reserved.emstrongppstrongspan classaaspanspan classppspanFrom 6 to 10 a.m. three lanes of the four-lane George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge will be reserved for southbound traffic. strongstrongltfont styleBACKGROUND-COLOR greygtltfont coloryellowgtstrongstrongAfternoon traffic will be back to two lanes in both directions.strongltfont colorgtltfont stylegtppstrongSome left turns will be prohibited at Court Avenue in Jeffersonville Ind. during those times and the Court Avenue ramp to I-65 southbound will be closed from 6 to 10 a.m.strongppstrongspan classppspanLouisville Metro Police will direct traffic at Main Street at the Clark Bridge in the mornings to keep cars moving.span classaaspanstrongppstrongspan classppspanDrivers on I-64 westbound heading into downtown Louisville will have no access to I-65 north or south. Motorists are advised to use I-71 instead and those heading downtown should use exits to surface streets. The change applies around the clock.span classaaspanstrongppstrongspan classppspanOn the Kennedy bridge pylons will be added to keep drivers in the the middle lane southbound from cutting over to the right lane to exit onto the ramp to I-64 and I-71. The idea is to stop queue jumpers officials said.span classaaspanstrongppstrongspan classppspanFrom 6 to 10 a.m. the ramp from I-65 north to I-64 east will be reduced from two to one lanes allowing traffic coming off the Kennedy to enter I-64 east without having to merge with other traffic.span classaaspanstrongppstrongspan classppspanDrivers heading north on I-65 to I-265 west in Indiana are advised to bypass that exit if its backed up and continue north to the Ind. 60 exit where they can turn around and take I-65 south back to the westbound ramp to I-265 which should have less traffic.strongppstrongltfont styleBACKGROUND-COLOR greygtltfont coloryellowgtbrstrongstrong3rd Street Road and off ramp will be allowed to proceed normally instead of the mandatorynbsp turnsstrong strongenforced Tuesday.strongltfont colorgtltfont stylegtbrppstrongstrongstrongYou can look at a interactive map for motorist coming from Louisville to Indianastrong strongby following the linkstrong a fcksavedurlhttpwww.courier-journal.cominteractivearticle20110910NEWS01110910007Interactive-map-Sherman-Minton-bridge-closure-detours hrefhttpwww.courier-journal.cominteractivearticle20110910NEWS01110910007Interactive-map-Sherman-Minton-bridge-closure-detoursstrongInteractive map Sherman Minton bridge closure detoursstrongappstrongstrongltfont size4gtstrongMotorists involved in a non injury collision are asked to move their vehicles OFnbspspan fcktemp1spanTHEnbspspan fcktemp1spanROADWAY if possible and either exchange information or wait for police arrival which could be delayed.strongltfont sizegtbrppstrongltfont colorGreengtSince this is going to be a extended problem here are alternative ways you can get to work and possibly save fuel. strongltfont colorgtpullia fcksavedurlhttpwww.ridetarc.org hrefhttpwww.ridetarc.orgTransit Authority of River Cityabrlilia fcksavedurlhttptickettoride.org hrefhttptickettoride.orgTicket to Rideabrlilia fcksavedurlhttpwww.erideshare.comcarpool.phpcityLouisville hrefhttpwww.erideshare.comcarpool.phpcityLouisvilleeRideshare-Louisvilleabrlilia fcksavedurlhttpwww.erideshare.comcarpool.phpdstateKY hrefhttpwww.erideshare.comcarpool.phpdstateKYeRideshare-Kentuckyabrlilia fcksavedurlhttpwww.courier-journal.comappspbcs.dllarticleAID2011309130066 hrefhttpwww.courier-journal.comappspbcs.dllarticleAID2011309130066The Spirit of Jefferson River Shuttle – Courier-journal.comabrliulpstrongltfont size5gtSee the updated map and news briefing from Tuesday afternoon below.ltfont sizegtstrongbrppltdivgtltiframe srchttpwww.courier-journal.comhtmltrimarctrafficflow-map.html width320 frameborder0 height200 scrollingnogtltiframegtltdivgtbrp
pstrong ltfont size3gtLafayette Twp. and New Chapel Fire were dispatched to a four car collision Saturday afternoon on I-64 eastbound at the 121 mile marker. As crews arrived on scenenbsp none of the fourteen passengers involved in the crash were injured seriously and did not want to go to the hospital. Fire crews quickly cleared the scene of glass and broken parts from the vehicles and two of the four vehicles we towed away. strongltfont sizegtbrp
pltfont size3gtltstronggtBefore Friday nights game at Floyd Centrals Football Field Military Fire EMS and Law enforcement personnel will be recognized for their service and remembering the victims that lost their lives in the attacks on 91101. Soldiers FirefightersEMS personnel and Law enforcement officers will march onto the field before the game. brppCome out and show support and appreciation to these dedicated individuals and enjoy a great high school football game. ltfont sizegtltstronggtbrppstrongLafayette Twp. Firefighters attending the event should wear Long sleeve Class B uniform with Metal Badges. polycotton blend brstrongppstrongMembers need to be at Floyd Centrals football field no later that 620 PM.strongbrp
pstrongSeptember has been proclaimed as stronga fcksavedurlhttpwww.in.govdhsfiles2011PrepMonthProc.pdf hrefhttpwww.in.govdhsfiles2011PrepMonthProc.pdfstrongNational Preparedness Monthstrongastrong by Governor Mitch Daniels Jr.brstrongppstrongWhat this means to you is that no one is immune to a disaster and everyone should prepare a kit and have a plan. To find out more about getting prepared you can go to our a fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindex hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindexDownloads asection of our website or you can also log on to stronga fcksavedurlhttpwww.in.govdhs3497.htm hrefhttpwww.in.govdhs3497.htmstrongIDHS.GOVstrongastrong where they have more info and downloads for families and even for children to get involved with getting prepared. strongbrp
pstrongNew Albany Professional Firefighters Local 410 and the Jeffersonville Professional Firefighters Local 558 are hosting a 10 year memorial stair climb in honor of the 343 firefighters police officers and civilians that died 91101.br br The climb will give the public the opportunity to experience what firefighters go through on a daily basis as well as what the firefighters went through while climbing the stairs in the twin towers. Climbers will have the opportunity to wear gear and carry equipment that firefighters use everyday.br br There will be a morning service food vendors fire apparatus display 91101 educational display. Participants will climb the stairs while holding a card with information about a particular FDNY firefighter that died that day.br br This event is open to all.strongppstrongThe event will be held at stronga fcksavedurlhttpmaps.google.commapsq500ScribnerDriveNewAlbanyInamphlenampsll37.0625-95.677068ampsspn37.87190279.013672ampvpsrc0ampthampz16 hrefhttpmaps.google.commapsq500ScribnerDriveNewAlbanyInamphlenampsll37.0625-95.677068ampsspn37.87190279.013672ampvpsrc0ampthampz16strongspan classfn org500 Scribner Drive Riverview Towers New Albany Inspanstrongastrong on Sept. 11th at 846 a.m to signify the first plane striking one of the World Trade Center Towersspan classfn orgspanbrstrongppstrongFor more information contact Captain Matt Bowyer at 502-593-3512 during normal business hours or by E-mail at stronga hrefmailtom.bowyernewalbanyfire.com fcksavedurlmailtom.bowyernewalbanyfire.comstrongm.bowyernewalbanyfire.comstrongastrong.strongppbrp
pstrongA man rolled his vehicle on it side near 5667 Scottsville Rd. Saturday night. He sustained some injuries and had to be extricated from the vehicle. It took approximately 4 minutes for the crew from Rescue 1 to remove the victim who had been driving and the only person involved in the crash.brstrongppstrongRescue 1 Engine 13 Chief Klein and Dep. Chief Schindler were on the scene handling the incident.brstrongppstrongThe Floyd County Sheriffs Office is investigating whether or not the driver was impaired and the cause of the crash.brstrongppbrp
pstrongstrongstrongA conveyor belt catches fire on a outdoor mulch sifter machine at the Earth First facility at 9251 US 150 in Greenville. Greenville Fire Dept. requested tankers from Georgetown Twp. Fire Protection District Lafayette Twp Fire Protection District and Palmyra Fire Dept. Georgetown also provided a extra engine for man power. brstrongppstrongThe fire was contained to the area of the sifter and was completely extinguished after 2 hours. brstrongppstrongThe stronga fcksavedurlhttpcorps.salvationarmyindiana.orgnewalbany hrefhttpcorps.salvationarmyindiana.orgnewalbanystrongSalvation Army in New Albanystrongastrong provided their mobile feeding unit so that firefighters could maintain hydration and cool down on one of the hottest days of the year temperatures were recorded to be at 100 degrees at that time..brstrongppstrongNo firefighters were injured and damage estimates were not available. brstrongppstrongFollow the link for the video and pictures stronga fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgnewsfullstorynewsid144592 hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgnewsfullstorynewsid144592stronghttpwww.ltvfd.orgnewsfullstorynewsid144592strongabrp
pstrongEngine 11s crew was alerted to a motor vehicle collision at USnbspspan fcktemp1span150 and Old Vincennes while at the Highlander Point Shopping Center. Engine 11 arrived on the scene to find two vehicles that were involved in a front to rear collision. The driver of the front vehicle was transported to the hospital as a precaution. No other persons we complaining of injuries at the time. strongbbrbp
pstrongGreenville Twp Volunteer Fire Department requested the assistance of Lafayette Twp Fire on a house fire at 5140 Creekwood Dr. Engine 11 Engine 13Rescue 1 Dep. Chief Allen and Dep. Chief Schindler responded to the fire. strongbrppstrongLTFPD crews arrived on scene and helped with salvage and overhaul. The initial start of the fire was believed to be from hot coals from a grill that was located on a wood deck. Damage estimates were not available at the time of this report. No injuries were reported by the family or firefighters on the scene. strongbrp
pltstronggt A new section on our website is now online. It is called Apparatus Updates. We will have continuing updates on how the new apparatus as they are being built. We will also have updates on new tools and the response vehicles as they come online as well. brppThe building renovations will also be updated as well when they begin as well.brppFollow the link to view the page or go to the About us section hover over Debt Service and select a fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgsitecontentindexpageApparatus20Updates hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgsitecontentindexpageApparatus20UpdatesApparatus Updatesabrp
pstrongstrongltstronggt Earthquake strikes close to Washington D.C. today at 151 PM. the 5.9 magnitude tremor was felt as far west as Michigan and as far south as Alabama. No significant damage had been reported. brppThe Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana –13141401040260—-13141401040261—-13141401040262–span stylefont-size11.0ptfont-familyquotCalibriquotquotsans-serifquotmso-fareast-font-familyCalibrimso-fareast-theme-fontminor-latinmso-ansi-languageEN-USmso-fareast-languageEN-USmso-bidi-languageAR-SAGeological Survey are asking residence to report if the felt the quake by following the link a fcksavedurlhttpearthquake.usgs.govearthquakesdyfieventsse082311ausform.en.disabled.html hrefhttpearthquake.usgs.govearthquakesdyfieventsse082311ausform.en.disabled.htmlDid you feel ita. spanspan stylefont-size 11pt font-family quotCalibriquotquotsans-serifquotspanbrppspan stylefont-size 11pt font-family quotCalibriquotquotsans-serifquotLet us know if you felt it on our a fcksavedurlhttpswww.facebook.comLafayetteTownshipFireProtectionDistrict hrefhttpswww.facebook.comLafayetteTownshipFireProtectionDistrictFacebook Pageaspan.brppAre you prepared for a earthquake event If not go to our a fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindex hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerindexdownload pagea and learn what to do. We have information on a fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerdownloadfileid7378 hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerdownloadfileid7378earthquake preparednessa and other disasters that might arise. ltstronggtbrppspan stylefont-size 11pt font-family quotCalibriquotquotsans-serifquotspanbrp
pstrongThstrongstrongere seemed to be confusion this weekend on how to proceed strongstrongthrough an intersection that has a malfunctioning or non-operating traffic light. Below is taken from the Indiana Drivers Manual chapter 4 on traffic signals. You can download the entire strongstrongIndiana Drivers manual from in.gov by following the link a fcksavedurlhttpwww.in.govbmv2362.htm hrefhttpwww.in.govbmv2362.htmIndiana Drivers Manualastrong.brppltstronggtltfont styleBACKGROUND-COLOR Redgtltfont colorblackgtbrRed Flashing LightsltfontgtltfontgtltstronggtbrstrongA red flashing light at an intersection is equivalent to a stop sign andbrmeans that you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection.brIf you are facing a red flashing light at an intersection at which cross-trafficbris not required to stop you may proceed only when the intersection is clear andbryou will not interfere with the right-of-way of cross-traffic.brIf you are facing a red flashing light at an intersection at which all trafficbris required to stop you may proceed only after you have stopped and yieldedbrthe right-of-way to any vehicle that is already in the intersection any vehiclebrthat stopped before you and is entering the intersection and any vehicle thatbrarrived at the same time as you and is to your right.strongbrpltstronggtltfont styleBACKGROUND-COLOR Yellowgtltfont colorblackgtbrYellow Flashing LightsltfontgtltfontgtltstronggtbrstrongA yellow flashing light at an intersection means that you should slowbrdown and use caution when traveling through the intersection. Cross-traffic isbrrequired to yield the right-of-way to you. However you should watch for otherbrvehicles or pedestrians attempting to cross the intersection.strongbrpltstronggtltfont styleBACKGROUND-COLOR greygtltfont colorblackgtbrApproaching An Intersection with No SignalltfontgtltfontgtltstronggtbrstrongIf you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal youbrshould stop before entering the intersection. After stopping you should yieldbrthe right-of-way to cross-traffic and then proceed with caution.brBefore entering a street from an alley or driveway you should stop andbryield the right-of-way to other vehicles.strongbrp
pstrongstrongstrongThe 2002 Pierce Contender that was purchased on August 2nd is now in service and replaced the 1999 E-One Engine. It was placed in service Friday and will take the title Engine 11. Firefighters have trained on this apparatus and will continue to do so.strongbrppstrongLook for new sections on our web site in the about usstrong strongtab coming this week. We will have continuing updates on the debt servicestrongstrong which includes the new apparatus tools and station renovations.strongbrp
pstrongspan classmessageBody data-ftquottypequot3The roadways are cleared up in the Lafayette Twp Fire District after the severe weather blew through thanks to your hard-working firefighters.nbsp spanstrongbrppstrongspan classmessageBody data-ftquottypequot3IMPORTANTnbspspan fcktemp1spanSAFETYnbspspan fcktemp1spanTIP DONT GO NEAR DOWN POWER LINES. If a stop light is out you should treat it like a four- way stop. Do not break barricades cones and safety tape that are across roadways as they are there for your safety.spanstrongstrongstrongbrppstrongYou can see some of the damage from the photos here. strongbrppstrongWe had minor damage at the fire house We lost our sign that sits out front.strongbrp
