UPDATE: Lane closures and traffic shifts on
U.S. 68/KY 80/Eggners Ferry/Kentucky Lake Bridge
in Marshall County
Necessary to allow crews to apply waterproofing epoxy
UPDATE: PADUCAH, Ky. (April 25, 2019) –The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that Phase 2 of a project on the U.S. 68/KY 80/Eggners Ferry Bridge/Kentucky Lake Bridge will begin Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m.
Phase 2 requires closing the eastbound and westbound bridges for 18-24 hours.
When U.S. 68/KY 80/Eggners Ferry Bridge/Kentucky Lake Bridge reopens, all traffic will be shifted on to the eastbound bridge.
As described below, motorists should detour via U.S. 68 to Interstate 24.
PADUCAH, Ky. (April 19, 2019) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures and traffic shifts on the U.S. 68-Kentucky Lake Bridge in Marshall County as part of a two-month project to apply a waterproofing epoxy starting Monday, April 22.
The project will progress in six phases and is expected to be complete by Saturday, June 22.
Phase 1 - Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the eastbound bridge and convert the westbound bridge to two-way traffic to perform prep work on the eastbound bridge.
Phase 2 - Friday, April 26 overnight
Crews will close the eastbound and westbound bridge for 18-24 hours.
Phase 3 - Sunday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the westbound bridge and convert the eastbound bridge to two-way traffic to perform prep work on the westbound bridge.
Phase 4 - Friday, May 3 overnight
Crews will close the eastbound and westbound bridge for 18-24 hours.
Phase 5 - Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the eastbound bridge and convert the westbound bridge to two-way traffic to apply waterproof epoxy to the eastbound bridge.
Phase 6 - Monday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
Crews will close the westbound bridge and convert the eastbound bridge to two-way traffic to apply waterproof epoxy to the westbound bridge.
During the 18-24 hour closures of U.S. 68-Kentucky Lake Bridge, motorists are advised to detour via U.S. 68 to Interstate 24. Motorists should expect delays and avoid the route if possible. Drivers should slow down and use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.
All work is subject to change depending on weather, emergencies and other factors beyond the control of the Department of Highways. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Traffic information for the District 1 counties is also available at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict1 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict1.
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