Louisville Riverport Authority (LRA) is developing a comprehensive Master Plan to guide the future of the 300-acre public port area.
When LRA opened its public port in 1987, it was designed to serve the economy of its day through river, rail and road connections. Since then, manufacturing has evolved, global and domestic supply chains have changed, freight movements have shifted, and environmental challenges have intensified. Today’s businesses require resilient infrastructure capable of supporting modern commerce, advanced manufacturing, and evolving freight markets.
The Master Plan will identify opportunities to modernize the Riverport’s marine terminal, develop the intermodal site, strengthen rail and roadway connections, improve flood resilience, and prepare sites for the next generation of advanced manufacturing and river-based logistics. In the end, we’ll have a strategic roadmap that will evaluate how the Riverport can modernize its facilities, improve resilience, and strengthen multimodal connectivity.
The Master Plan is funded by a $1-million federal planning grant secured by Congressman Morgan McGarvey through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) and matched by a $250,000 local investment from Louisville Riverport Authority.
The Master Plan is led by Kentucky-based BFW Engineering.
– An aerial view of the Louisville Riverport. The red outlined area is the 300-acre public port and the Slack Water Harbor site.
COMMUNITY MEETING
Area residents, business, and community stakeholders are invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, October 28 to learn about Louisville Riverport’s Master Planning process and provide input on its future.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. EST
Southwest Regional Library, Community Room
9725 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272
The meeting will include a brief overview presentation at 5:05 and 5:45 p.m., followed by an open house format, allowing attendees to view exhibits, talk one-on-one with members of the project team, ask questions and share input about the Riverport’s future.
This is the first of two public meetings planned as part of the Master Plan process. A second meeting is anticipated for early February 2027 and will provide an opportunity for the public to review the project’s progress and provide additional feedback. Details will be announced as they are finalized.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who has a disability and requires assistance should notify Dan Newman at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, October 21.
If you need an interpreter or project materials in another language, please contact Dan Newman at [email protected] by Wednesday, October 21. Interpretation and translation services are available at no cost.
Si necesita un intérprete o materiales del proyecto en otro idioma, comuníquese con Dan Newman al [email protected] antes del miércoles 21 de octubre. Los servicios de interpretación y traducción están disponibles sin costo.
