627 S PRESTON ST encroachment permit issued for asphalt pavement cut

Louisville Gas & Electric Company applicant Derek Wilkins is planning an asphalt excavation at 627 S Preston St consisting of a single 3' x 440' street cut, scheduled for July 9–16, 2026. The work is an issued encroachment permit and includes a lane closure and temporary parking on a bagged meter while crews dig and repair the pavement; the University of Louisville is listed as the owner. Expect about a week of digging and some traffic adjustments in the immediate area.