435 S 5TH ST encroachment permit in progress

Applicant Derek Wilkins of Louisville Gas & Electric Company is seeking an encroachment permit to excavate and do sidewalk work at 435 S 5th Street, with work scheduled from August 18, 2026 to September 15, 2026 (about four weeks). The project calls for two sidewalk cuts — one 3' x 10' and one 10' x 20' — and will involve sidewalk and lane closures while crews are on site; the property is owned by the Roman Catholic Bishop Of Louisville. Because the site has individual landmark status, UD written approval is required before the work can proceed, so expect some temporary sidewalk detours while approvals and work are sorted.