PADUCAH, KY (July 19, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations will impact traffic in District 1 counties the week of July 21-27.
More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at 29mm
This work zone has one-lane traffic for both eastbound and westbound travel. There is an 8 ft.-6 in. max load width and 13 ft- 6 in. max height restriction, a 55 MPH speed limit, enhanced enforcement, double fines, and a concrete barrier wall. Watch for frequent updates on work zone configuration. We continue to ask local commuters to take an alternate route via U.S. 62 between Exit 27 and Exit 40. Due to heavy traffic and delays on this alternate route, KYTC engineers advise motorists traveling between Paducah and Nashville to self-detour via U.S. 68 and I-69 between I-24 Exit 25 and Cadiz Exit 65 during peak travel periods. Target for project completion is Dec 1, 2024.
Purchase Parkway Extended Work Zone 0 to 21mm
This work zone runs from the Kentucky-Tennessee State Line at Fulton and the U.S. 45/KY 80-Bypass Mayfield Exit 21 interchange in Mayfield. The work zone includes a 13 ft. maximum load width restriction at mile point 1.3 near Fulton. On completion late this year, Interstate 69 will be extended along the final 21 miles of the existing parkway. The target completion date for all of the upgrades is Dec 15, 2024.
I-24 Westbound at 20mm in Marshall County Starts Monday, July 22 (NEW)
Watch for a daytime work zone lane restriction along the westbound lanes of Interstate 24 from about the 20 mm to near the 18mm to allow brush cutting between the KY 1610 Overpass and the KY 1042 Overpass along the median and the outside shoulder. All WB traffic will initially move to the right-hand or driving lane to allow work in the median area. The crew will then swap lanes to allow work along the outside shoulder. The work is expected to take about a week to complete.
U.S. 45 Ohio River ‘Brookport’ Bridge Closed Tuesday Morning (NEW)
The U.S. 45 Ohio River ‘Brookport’ Bridge will close for about three hours on Tuesday morning, July 23. The bridge will be closed from 9 a.m., CDT, to about 12 p.m., Tuesday to allow a contractor to examine the existing navigational lighting on the bridge to help design a new navigational lighting system to be installed in the future. The placement of equipment will require the bridge to be closed to all traffic for about three hours. The Brookport Bridge has a 15-ton load limit, is restricted to vehicles no more than 8 feet wide, and has a 9 ft.-6 in. vehicle height restriction, which prohibits all SEMI/STAA Trucks. Farm equipment and permitted loads are prohibited. Also known as the Irvin S. Cobb Bridge, the U.S. 45 Ohio River Bridge is at McCracken County mile point 12.882 connecting Brookport, IL, and Paducah, KY.
U.S. 60 Extended Closure at 5mm in Crittenden Co. July 26 & 27 (NEW)
U.S. 60 will be closed to all through traffic for two days between the 5 and 6 mile on Fri & Sat, July 26 & 27 to allow several cross drains to be replaced. This is between intersections with KY 297 (Tolu-Sheridan Road) and KY 1668 (Crittenden Springs Road). U.S. 60 is expected to close promptly at 6:00 a.m., CDT, on Friday, July 26. It is expected to reopen around 6 p.m., on Sat, July 27. There will be no marked detour. Trucks traveling between Marion and Paducah should self-detour through Fredonia and Eddyville via U.S. 641, U.S. 62 and I-24. Portable message boards will be placed at various locations along U.S. 60 to provide advance notice of the closure site. Passenger vehicles may self-detour via KY 1668, KY 135, KY 723, and KY 297. The contractor will maintain local access for homeowners in the Moore Hill area, and work with local agencies to provide emergency vehicle access.
U.S. 60 Extended Closure at 8mm in Crittenden Co. starts AUG 2 (NEW)
U.S. 60 will close for 3-days near the 8mm west of Marion between KY 981 (Old Salem Road) and KY 1668 (Crittenden Springs Road) to allow a culvert to be replaced immediately east of Airport Road. U.S. 60 will close at 7 a.m., CDT, on Friday, Aug 2, and remain closed until 7 a.m., on Monday, Aug 5, with some additional finish work to follow under a lane restriction. There will be no marked detour. Commercial trucks should seek an alternate route appropriate to the gross weight of the vehicle. Passenger vehicles may self-detour via KY 1668 (Crittenden Springs Road), KY 135 and KY 91 There is a one-lane bridge on KY 135 on this detour. Motorists traveling between Marion and Paducah should consider a self-detour via U.S. 641, U.S. 62, and Interstate 24 through Eddyville. Starting Monday, Aug 5, at 7 a.m., U.S. 60 will be restricted to one lane with alternating flow controlled by flaggers to allow guardrail to be installed on the new culvert, as well as other finish work.
U.S. 60 Work Zone at 8.4mm in Marion/Crittenden County
Be prepared for one-lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers during daylight hours near the Crittenden County School Complex and hospital for construction of a turn lane. Watch for notice of several closures along U.S. 60 between 6mm and 8.5mm in the next few weeks. Target completion date is Aug 10.
KY 139 North of Cadiz in Trigg County (NEW)
KY 139 (Princeton Road) is restricted to one lane with an automated signal at the 22 mile marker to allow repairs to a sinkhole. This work zone is along KY 139 between Adams Mill Road and Reddick Pond Road. This work zone is expected to be in place around the clock for about a week while engineers work up a repair plan for the sinkhole.
KY 126 Closed Near Trigg-Caldwell County Line (NEW)
A section of KY 126 (Cobb Road) is blocked around the 5.2 mile point where a sinkhole about the size of a bushel basket has developed in the roadway. This is about 50 ft south of the Trigg-Caldwell County Line. The roadway will remain closed until further notice to allow engineers time to evaluate the sinkhole and develop a repair plan.
U.S. 62 in Western McCracken County (UPDATE)
Paving is nearing completion along 4.6 miles of U.S. 62 from the 3.2mm at the KY 286 intersection at Milan Station, extending eastward to the 7.8mm at the McCracken Boulevard/Massac Church Rd intersection. Motorists should be alert for one lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers during daylight hours for about the next week and the addition of rumble strips and completion of other finish work continues.
KY 2123 Extended Closure in Crittenden County starts Aug. 7 (NEW)
KY 2123 (Glendale Church Road) will be closed at mile point 2.1 to allow the Little Hurricane Creek Culvert to be replaced. This closure is about halfway between Glendale Church and the KY 1668 (Crittenden Springs Road) intersection. KY 2123 is expected to close at 7 a.m., on Wed, Aug 7. The roadway is expected to reopen to traffic around 4 p.m., on Friday, August 9. There will be no marked detour. Watch here for updates.
KY 783/Crossland Rd Extended Closure in Calloway County
An extended closure of KY 783/Crossland Road in Calloway County at the 4.19mm is to allow the West Fork Clarks River Bridge to be replaced. This closure is about 1/2 mile south of the Wiswell community. The contractor has established a marked detour for this site via KY 1828/Midway Rd and U.S. 641. The target completion date is Oct 1, 2024.
KY 2603/Vanzora Rd at Soldier Creek Bridge in Marshall County
A new bridge is being constructed over Soldier Creek Bridge along KY 2603/Vanzora Road at 1.17mm in Marshall County. The roadway is closed. The target completion date is Oct 1, 2024.
KY 1485/Bellville Rd Closed in Southern Graves County
KY 1485/Bellville Road in Graves County is closed at the Terrapin Creek Bridge near the 2mm – about two miles north of the KY-TN State Line. An inspection team found deterioration of the bridge substructure. The bridge is closed to all traffic until further notice. There is no marked detour. KY 1485/Bellville Road connects to Boydsville Road at the state line. Engineers are determining if the bridge can be repaired or should be replaced.
KY 295 Closed at Lyon-Crittenden County Line
KY 295 is closed at Lyon County mile point 9.419 at the Livingston Creek Bridge between Eddyville and Dycusburg after inspectors identified structural issues on the bridge. The bridge is closed until further notice. This is along KY 295 at Crittenden County 0.0mm at the Crittenden-Lyon County Line. Signs and barricades are posted. Engineers anticipate ongoing environmental and design work will progress to allow plans for a new bridge to be ready for bidding in late summer or early fall with construction to follow. Watch for updates.
U.S. 641-Business/North 4th Street in Murray
U.S. 641-Business/North 4th Street in Murray is closed north of KY 94/East Main Street for curb, gutter, and concrete pavement work. The contractor is moving northward along U.S. 641-Business about a block at a time until work is completed between Main Street and Chestnut. Access will be maintained for businesses. Motorists may self-detour via side streets. Due to weather delays, and utility work required as part of the project, the target completion is extended to Aug 1, 2024.
KY 2422 Reopened at 2.2mm in SW Graves County (UPDATE)
KY 2422 has reopened at the 2.2mm in has reopened Graves County. KY 2422 had been closed at the 2.2 mile marker due to a culvert washout northeast of the Water Valley Community. The culvert was damaged by heavy rain during the overnight hours on Thursday, July 4. Repairs to the culvert have been completed. KY 2422 is open. Thanks to everyone for your patience.
KY 408 Extended Closure East of Benton in Marshall County
KY 408/Egners Ferry Road is closed immediately east of Benton. The project between KY 1462/Benton-Birmingham Road and KY 1897/Olive-Hamlet Road includes construction of 4 bridges over Johns River and Clarks River. A marked detour via U.S. 68 and KY 1462/Benton-Birmingham Road adds 2.2 miles or about 4 minutes of travel time. The target completion date is Aug 15, 2025.
KY 780 in Hickman County Closed at Bayou de Chien Bridge
KY 780 is closed at mile point 3.818 due to substructure deterioration on the Bayou de Chien Bridge between U.S. 51 and Martin Road. This is on the lower end of KY 780 West of U.S. 51. The bridge will remain closed until engineers can develop a repair plan. Motorists may self-detour via the north end of KY 780 to U.S. 51 (South Washington St) at the south edge of Clinton.
Please be alert and use extra caution anytime you encounter a work zone. Slow down and put down your cell phone. Watch for flaggers and pay attention to the directions they provide to guide you safely on your way. All work is scheduled on a weather-permitting basis.
This list includes many of the significant work zone and highway closure locations around the region. Information on short-term work zones for maintenance activities may not appear on this list. For the latest traffic updates and postings of more detailed info on these work zones and others, please go to www.Facebook.com/kytcdistrict1 or follow us on Twitter @kytcdistrict1.
District 1 is responsible for 2,852 miles of highway in Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon & Trigg counties.
