Lights Under Louisville Implements Changes to Ease Traffic Congestion

Lights Under Louisville Implements Changes to Ease Traffic Congestion

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Traffic gridlock outside the Louisville Mega Cavern is drawing new interventions as Lights Under Louisville returns for the holiday season with adjustments aimed at keeping neighborhood streets clear.

“It’s incredibly frustrating to want your family to come over for a holiday party, or to be trying to leave your driveway to celebrate the holidays and to be stuck in traffic,” Louisville Metro Councilwoman Josie Raymond told WLKY.

To ease congestion for nearby residents, the attraction is teaming up with Councilwoman Raymond and the Louisville Metro Police Department. Changes include deploying additional off-duty officers to direct traffic, widening vehicle staging areas before the entrance, and setting up a dedicated neighborhood hotline.

Lights Under Louisville returns with new change to ease traffic congestion — WLKY News Louisville

Residents can call or text (502) 755-7131 on peak traffic days to reach an on-duty traffic captain if they need assistance accessing their streets or driveways. Organizers are also testing a timed-entry ticket process on one Saturday during the season.

“On one Saturday this season, the Mega Cavern will test that timed entry ticket process and see how that works,” Raymond told WLKY.

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Because the underground cavern remains dark throughout the day, organizers suggest visiting during morning or afternoon hours to bypass the heavier evening backups. The holiday light display runs through January 2, with a special New Year’s Bash experience scheduled to begin on December 27.

“If your family is planning a trip to Lights Under Louisville, it’s just as cool at 9 a.m. or noon or 2 p.m., and you might avoid the long lines at night,” Raymond told WLKY.

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