PADUCAH, Ky. (Nov. 8, 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 Nov. 10 – 16.
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
Work continues at the Tennessee River Bridge on I-24 to continue the painting and rehab project. Lane shifts on both the eastbound and westbound lane remain in effect. KYTC continues 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.
Closure on KY 94 between 1.7 and 2.34 MM in Hickman County
A contractor with KYTC plans an extended closure along KY 94 between mile point 1.7 at the Jackson Purchase Parkway and mile point 2.34 at U.S. 45 in Hickman County starting Monday, Nov. 11. The project, which includes installing box drains and pipes, will last for an extended period with a target completion date of Friday, Nov. 22, weather permitting. This is part of the upgrades for I-69 along the Purchase Parkway. There will be no marked detour. This will not impact traffic on the Purchase Parkway.
Cave-in Rock Ferry Continues Limited Weekend Service Hours
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry will be running with reduced weekend hours. Saturday and Sunday hours will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., while on weekdays the ferry will continue to run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. This schedule will remain in place while the ferry operator seeks to fill job vacancies.
U.S. 45-Business/Kentucky Ave Downtown Paducah Signal To Be Removed
A 90-day traffic flow study of U.S. 45-Business/Kentucky Avenue at the intersections of 5th and 6th Streets in Paducah is complete. KYTC District 1 traffic engineers have determined the signal at the intersection of Kentucky Avenue and 5th Street can be removed without impacting with traffic flow or safety. The 5th Street signal is expected be removed on or around Wednesday, Nov. 13. East and west traffic on Kentucky Avenue will proceed freely through the intersection without stops. The intersection of Kentucky Avenue at 6th Street will remain a 4-way stop.
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 this 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.
District 1 is responsible for 2,852 miles of highway in Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Calloway, Marshall, Livingston, Crittenden, Lyon & Trigg counties.
