Don’t you wish the roads looked this clear on your daily commute? | Photo by Femi Branded
Lexingtonians each spent 57 hours in traffic in 2024, according to a recent report from Texas A&M Transportation Institute. To put it in perspective, that’s like watching “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (Extended Edition) 13 times.
By the numbers
According to the report, a trip that would take 20 minutes without traffic takes:
24 minutes with traffic
25 minutes in the peak direction
25 minutes to plan for a punctual arrival
When is the best time to drive in Lexington?
If you want to skip the gridlock, plan to drive between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. or after 7 p.m. on weekdays.
Weekend mornings are also a safe bet, especially before noon. Midday traffic tends to stay light — just steer clear of the lunch rush around 12:30, when popular spots and nearby intersections can get backed up.
Traffic is calmer now that Keeneland season has wrapped up, but expect conditions to change as holiday travel ramps up in the coming weeks.
Asked
Asked
How long would it take you to (safely) get from Jeff Ruby’s to The Summit at Fritz Farm at 5:30 p.m. on a weekday?
A. 20-25 minutes B. 25-30 minutes C. 30-35 minutes D. 35-40 minutes E. 45+ minutes
Kentucky Children’s Hospital will be renamed Golisano Children’s at UK following a historic $50 million gift from entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano — the largest in UK HealthCare history. The hospital joins a national alliance of 10 children’s hospitals focused on collaboration in research, training, and pediatric care. (UKNOW, Lexington Herald-Leader)
Opening
After months of construction, the Chick-fil-A on Plaudit Place in Hamburg will reopen Thursday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 a.m. The location is rebuilt, but is returning with familiar favorites. The popular breakfast, lunch, and drive-thru experience will be back just in time for the holiday rush. (ABC 36)
Closed
MOD Pizza’s Tates Creek Road location is officially closed after posting “closing for good” on its front door. The sign suggested for patrons to dine at MOD’s two other locations that remain open in Hamburg and Georgetown. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Try This
FilmLEX is teaming up with a major cable network to cast an empowering new TV series in Lexington. Adults 40+ can apply to chase bold dreams — firefighter, athlete, magician, and more. Entries are open now through the first week of November.
Award
The Lexington Public Library is receiving a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York as part of a $20 million initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The funds can be used to support library programs, further its mission, and engage the community. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Gallery
Check out this Kenwick home turned “A Haunting on Lincoln Avenue,” a Dracula-themed neighborhood collaboration. Stop by 128 Lincoln Ave, open 12–9 p.m. daily through Nov. 2 — it’s free to enjoy but also accepting voluntary donations for London + Corbin tornado relief efforts. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Festival
The Kentucky Book Festival is back for its 44th year with three stages of author talks, workshops, panel discussions, and family-friendly activities on Saturday, Nov. 1 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. See the full lineup.*
Community
Got stuff to donate? Make it easy on yourself. Lexington Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers free pickup for large items in Fayette and surrounding counties — for homes and businesses. Just submit a photo, schedule your pickup, and let them do the heavy lifting. Ready to donate?*
Seasonal
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$0. That’s how much 94% of patients pay to see a licensed dietitian with Nourish. Find a dietitian covered by insurance and build a personalized nutrition plan.*
The Buy
A set of versatile mixing bowls that are on sale for a limited time. The bowls feature easy-to-open, air tight lids, making the transition from prep to storage a breeze. Use them for everything from kneading bread dough to mixing batter to putting together a salad for a potluck crowd.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
There are over 1,700 Carnegie-funded libraries across the United States. Use this map to explore libraries in the area and the gift used to build them.
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