Construction of new VA hospital at controversial Louisville site can begin, judge says - Courier Journal

But building a hospital in the open field near the ramps, she added, would make a bad situation worse.

A lawsuit that had pushed for officials to stop plans to build a new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in eastern Louisville was dismissed Tuesday by a federal judge, clearing the way for its construction to begin.

The new hospital would replace the 68-year-old Robley Rex VA Medical Center that stands on Zorn Avenue.

Stephen Black, Robley Rex's director, said in a statement that hospital officials are excited to get to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on construction.

"We are delighted about the Brownsboro Road location and the enhanced care and services our veterans will receive there."

Published On: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:44:54 GMT