PADUCAH, Ky. – 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. 24- 30.
More detailed information on these work zones (including maps) can be found on our Facebook page listed below.
I-24 Tennessee River Bridge Rehab Is CompleteAll four lanes are open at the Interstate 24 Tennessee River Bridge at the 29.352 MM on the Marshall-Livingston County Line. Crews have completed work ahead of schedule. The target for project completion was Dec. 1, but work was complete as of 10 p.m. CST, Nov. 21, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday week. KYTC thanks all local and traveling motorists for their patience during this $16,353,000 bridge rehabilitation and maintenance project. Spartan Contracting was the prime contractor.
Lane restrictions on I-24 ‘Ohio River’ Bridge starting Monday, Dec. 2
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is planning lane restrictions on the Interstate 24 “Ohio River” Bridge starting Monday, Dec. 2. Over a two-week period, crews will be inspecting the bridge. Lane restrictions will occur on eastbound I-24 one week and westbound I-24 the next. Restrictions will begin at 8 a.m. Monday and end at 5 p.m. Friday, weather permitting. IDOT is preparing for a multi-year rehabilitation project on the I-24 Bridge at the Kentucky-Illinois state line, set to begin in the spring of 2025.
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 near the new section of U.S. 60 being constructed around Kevil.
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. KYTC is working to secure additional right of way needed for construction. It’s anticipated the project will be advertised for bids in the coming weeks with construction to follow. Watch for updates.
KY 780 in Hickman County Closed at Bayou de Chien Bridge
KY 780 is closed at 3.818 MM 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.
