November 29, 2016
On November 29, MSD tested a portion of the Louisville Metro Flood Protection System as a preventative measure that is required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The floodwall closure near Slugger Field extends along an entire city block of Main Street, from Jackson Street to the entrance of the Slugger Field parking lot.
The Louisville Metro Flood Protection System exists to keep the river at bay and out of the city. The System consists of 29 miles of concrete wall and earthen levee; nearly 150 floodgates; and 80 movable and sandbag street closures. Located along the system are 16 flood-pump stations, which move inland floodwaters to the river when the floodwalls and levees are sealed.
