23-02-2025
Some River Road restaurants reopening after flooding recedes. Here's what we know
Two Louisville restaurants along River Road reopened Sunday after floodwaters closed off much of the riverfront last week.
Meanwhile, other locations are cleaning up after the Ohio River began to recede Thursday in Louisville. Waterfront Park is also dealing with debris and is seeking volunteers to help clean up the mess.
The river fell below flood stage Sunday morning and a flood warning for the area was canceled, according to the National Weather Service.
River Road remained closed in some areas Sunday, including at Third Street, where barricades blocked vehicles from heading westbound.
Here's what we know about reopenings and closures for establishments along Louisville's riverfront:
Address: 5700 Captains Quarters Road, Prospect
A Facebook post showed clean-up efforts began Saturday at Captain's Quarters. A reopening date has not yet been announced.
Address: 3021 River Road, Louisville
KingFish's Louisville location reopened Sunday at 11 a.m.
Address: 3015 River Road, Louisville
River House reopened Sunday at 11 a.m.
Address: 3017 River Road, Louisville
River Road BBQ closed Feb. 16 because of rising floodwaters and has not yet announced a reopening date. A Facebook post from the restaurant stated it would reopen "as soon as flood waters recede and it's safe."
Address: 129 River Road, Louisville
Waterfront Park is in a need of a cleanup after Ohio River floodwaters scattered debris along lawns and pathways.
Park staff are looking for volunteers to help pick up debris Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Trash bags, disposable gloves and pinchers will be provided, but those offering to help are asked to wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, a mask, and if possible, waterproof gloves.
Volunteers should meet at the Blue Parking Lot, 131 River Road, at 1 p.m.
Now that floodwaters are receding, Waterfront Park's maintenance team is tasked with clearing garbage from public spaces. Once items washed ashore are removed, landscapers will work to clear fallen branches, trees and mud.
"Being in the floodplain is part of what makes Waterfront Park unique," Executive Director Deborah Bilitski wrote in a newsletter Monday. "Unlike a brick-and-mortar entertainment district, our open green spaces are designed to withstand and recover quickly from these natural water fluctuations. While our team does an incredible job restoring the park after each flood event, we appreciate visitors' patience as we get the park back in order."
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville flooding on River Road: What to know as restaurants reopen
