PADUCAH, KY (August 30, 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 Sept. 1-7.
More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge Rehab and Painting at 29mm
Equipment and rigging was removed from the westbound bridge on Thursday and Friday. All four lanes of the interstate will be open through Labor Day. Crews will begin installing barriers and rigging on the eastbound bridge on Tuesday. That process will take up to four days to complete, during which time some nighttime lane restrictions or closures may be necessary. We continue to ask local commuters to take an alternate route via U.S. 62 between Exit 27 and Exit 40. Message boards will be in place to notify motorists of changes as they occur. 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. It 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 Nov 2, 2024.
U.S. 45-Business (KY Ave) Downtown Paducah Signal Change
Traffic signals along U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky Avenue) at 5th Street and at 6th Street will be in flash mode for 90 days to allow a traffic flow study to determine how the intersections will function without a signal. The signals will flash yellow for caution along U.S. 45-Business and flash red to require stops for traffic on 5th Street and 6th Street. East-west traffic on U.S. 45-Business (Kentucky Avenue) will flow freely, while north-south traffic on the side streets will have to stop at the intersection. Motorists should be alert for changes in traffic flow the signal alterations will bring to these intersections.
Project to update exit ramps gets under way
On Sunday, August 25, a contractor for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet began the final phase of a project that seeks to improve safety on area roadways by preventing motorists from turning the wrong way on interstate and parkway ramps. Beginning Sunday, August 25, crews will be working nightly from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. restriping stop bars at these same locations. Stop bars are the thick white line painted on the roadway to tell motorists the proper stopping point. It is expected that each ramp will be closed for approximately 30 minutes while this work is being completed. Work is scheduled to take place between August 25 and September 5. There will be no work completed during the Labor Day Weekend (August 30 – September 2) or on Wednesday, September 4.
KY 1310/Berger Rd Daytime Closures in Paducah
KY 1310 (Berger Road) in Paducah is closed to through traffic from U.S. 45 (Lone Oak Road) extending eastward to the Oak Street intersection, a distance of about 1/2 mile. Closures are 7 a.m., to 4 p.m., to allow construction of curb, gutters and sidewalks. The contractor will maintain local access for residents and businesses, as well as access for emergency vehicles. The target completion date for this safety project is September 15, 2024.
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 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 and Crittenden County mile point 0.0 at the Livingston Creek Bridge due to structural issues on the bridge. This is 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.
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.
