PADUCAH, KY (June 28, 2024) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet anticipates ongoing work zone construction and long-term maintenance activities at the following locations in District 1 will impact traffic during the week of June 30-July 6.
More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
I-24 Paving & Rehab 29 to 33mm in Livingston County (COMPLETED)
This work zone with lane restrictions for roadway rehab work from the 29.54mm at the Tennessee River Bridge to the 33.6mm near the Cumberland River Bridge is being removed. Some minor finish work will be completed with intermitting lane and shoulder restrictions over the next few weeks. Please see posting below as lane restrictions continue on the I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at the 29mm.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge at 29mm (UPDATED)
This work zone includes one-lane traffic for both directions of travel until Tuesday, July 2. This work zone will have two 11-ft lane lanes open for the July 4th Holiday driving period. Starting Tuesday, July 9, one-lane traffic will resume for both directions. 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. Local commuters should consider a self-detour via U.S. 62 between Exit 27 and Exit 40 during peak travel. Watch for updates. Target for completion is Dec 1, 2024.
I-24 EASTBOUND from 0 to 3mm Overnight Sunday (NEW)
Watch for an overnight work zone lane restriction along I-24 EASTBOUND near the Ohio River Bridge starting at 10 p.m., Sunday, June 30. This lane restriction begins on the Illinois side of the I-24 Ohio River Bridge extending eastward to KY 305 Paducah Exit 3 for brush cutting, pothole patching, and debris removal. Eastbound motorists should be alert for slowing and merging traffic as they approach the Ohio River Bridge traveling from Illinois into Kentucky. The work zone will be active from 10 p.m., Sunday to 6 a.m., CDT, Monday, July 1.
U.S. 45 Ohio River ‘Brookport’ Bridge July 1 & 2 (NEW)
The U.S. 45 Ohio River ‘Brookport’ Bridge will close at 8 a.m., CDT, Monday, July 1, and remain closed until 5 p.m., on Tuesday, for milling and paving on the KY roadway approaches. The bridge will remain closed overnight. The City of Brookport will also be working on storm drainage valves and piping in a manhole. Motorists may self-detour via the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge. REMINDER: The Brookport Bridge has a 15-ton load limit, is restricted to vehicles no more than 8 ft. wide which prohibits all SEMI/STAA Trucks. Farm equipment and permitted loads of any kind are prohibited from crossing the structure.
I-24 at 52mm & 56mm
Watch for work zone lane restrictions along I-24 at the 52 mile marker and the 56 mile marker for both eastbound and westbound traffic. All traffic will move to the right-hand or driving lane to allow a crew to mill out paved construction crossovers. Material from the sites will be used for construction of a new salt dome and equipment staging area just off KY 1523 at the I-24/I-69 Exit 24 Interchange at Calvert City.
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.
U.S. 60 Work Zone at 8.4mm in Crittenden County
Be prepared for one-lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by an automated signal near the Crittenden County School Complex and hospital just west of the Country Club Dr., for construction of a new turn lane. Local access is maintained to the hospital from U.S. 60 on the east side and via Country Club Drive on the west side. A marked detour is established via KY 981/Old Salem Road and KY 91/West Bellville Street. However, this detour may not be appropriate for oversized loads or trucks pulling low-boy trailers. Watch for notice of several closures along U.S. 60 between 6mm and 8.5mm through the summer. Target completion date is Aug 10.
U.S. 60/U.S. 641 Intersection in Marion/Crittenden County (NEW)
The U.S. 60/U.S. 641 intersection has been converted from a signalized intersection to an ALL-WAY STOP. Please be alert for changes in traffic flow created by the ALL-WAY STOP.
KY 121 Paving in NW Calloway County
A work zone for paving along KY 121 North (Murray-Farmington Road) runs from the 14mm at the U.S. 641 (North 12th Street) intersection in Murray, extending north to the 24mm at the Calloway-Graves County Line. Be alert for one-lane traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers during daylight hours. The target completion date is July 2.
KY 795/Scale Rd Reopened in Marshall County (UPDATE)
KY 795/Scale Road is open at mile point 4.3. The replacement of culvert between Milliken Mill Ln. and Maple Hill Church was completed a week ahead of schedule. Please be aware that there is a temporary gravel cap on the excavation that will be allowed to settle before a permanent asphalt cap is placed on the culvert.
Cave-in-Rock Ferry Advisory (UPDATED)
KYTC advises travelers of a potential disruption to the Cave-in-Rock ferry service beginning July 1, in the event a new agreement cannot be reached between the ferry operator and Ohio River Ferry Authority. Please watch for signage along KY 91 in Kentucky indicating the ferry’s operational status. The shortest alternate route between Marion, KY, and Cave-in-Rock, Ill., is via the KY 56 Shawneetown Bridge.
KY 945 Closed at Gilbert Creek Culvert in Graves County (UPDATE)
Work is nearing completion on the new KY 945 Gilbert Creek Bridge at the 1.14mm in Graves County. The roadway remains closed awaiting completion of guardrail and some other finish work. Engineers anticipate the new bridge can open in the next few weeks. Watch for updates.
KY 1282 Closed at 6mm in Fulton County
KY 1282 remains blocked by a tangle of downed trees near the 6mm in the Wilson Hill area west of Brownsville, pending arrival of special equipment required to cut through the pile of trees hanging over the roadway.
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 2 mile marker – 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 will determine if the bridge can be repaired.
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 a detailed inspection identified structural issues on the bridge. The bridge is closed until further notice. This is along KY 295 at Crittenden County, mile point 0.0 between Joe Peek Road in Lyon County and Millie Peek Road in Crittenden County. Signs and barricades are posted. Engineers continue working to expedite plans to construct a new bridge at this site. 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 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 leg 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 Street at the edge of Clinton.
U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Public Meeting July 11
Join us for a public meeting on the U.S. 51 Ohio River ‘Cairo’ Bridge Replacement Project set for Thursday, July 11, in Cairo, Ill., to provide updates on plans to construct a new bridge approximately 1,000 ft. upstream from the existing structure. The July 11 open house meeting from 5 to 8 p.m., CDT, at Cairo High School will include a presentation at 6 p.m. Project team members will be available to answer questions. Displays will be available on the project website at www.US51bridge.com after the meeting.
