Business owners frustrated as Louisville Water project detour signs impact customers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Two weeks into the Louisville Water project along River Road and business owners aren’t happy.

A detour sign is up at U.S. Hwy 42 and Lime Kiln Road, but work on River Road that far east isn’t supposed to start until March 2026. Business owners said the signs are misleading and causing them to lose business.

In phases, Louisville Water is replacing a residual water line from the water tower to its treatment plant in Prospect.

The first phase where work is being done is happening between Zorn Avenue and Blankenbaker Lane…

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