PADUCAH, Ky. (Nov. 15, 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. 17 – 23.
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 29mmEastbound I-24 will be reduced to one lane at the 31 MM in the Tennessee River Bridge work zone starting Monday, Nov. 18. All traffic will move to the right hand or driving lane to allow crews to remove the remaining barrier wall and place permanent striping. Work is estimated to take about three days, weather permitting. Target for project completion for the project is Dec 1, 2024.
Reduced Speed Limit on U.S. 60 near Kevil in Ballard County
The speed limit on U.S. 60 near Kevil in Ballard County is reduced to 35 MPH from 13.648 MM at Stafford Road in Ballard County to 0.385 MM at Bethell Church Road in McCracken County. The speed reduction is for ongoing work on the new section of U.S. 60 being constructed around Kevil.
Closure on KY 94 between 1.7 and 2.34 MM in Hickman County
A contractor 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, has 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.
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.
