401 E Chestnut St encroachment permit issued for curb lane and sidewalk closures

Louisville Gas & Electric (applicant Derek Wilkins) will be doing underground electrical work on East Chestnut Street between South Preston and South Jackson, impacting 401 E Chestnut St., a property owned by the University of Louisville. The job includes closing the northernmost eastbound curb lane and the adjacent sidewalk and cutting a single 3' x 360' asphalt trench to install underground electrical; LGE will recess plates and the street cuts will be restored under the LMPW restoration policy, so expect a short-term sidewalk detour. Work is scheduled from January 7, 2026, to April 2, 2026, and project engineer Scott Bennett is listed as a contact for questions.